Vietnam
Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

What is a Vietnam e-Visa?

The Vietnam e-Visa is an electronic travel authorisation available to passport holders of all countries and territories who wish to travel to Vietnam for a short stay. The visa is issued online, linked to your passport, and does not require a physical sticker or stamp before travel.

This visa type is intended for travellers visiting Vietnam for tourism, short-term business activities, or permitted personal reasons.

What does a Vietnam e-Visa allow?

An approved Vietnam e-Visa allows you to:

• Visit Vietnam for tourism or holidays

• Visit family or friends

• Take part in short-term business activities such as meetings, conferences, site visits, or professional engagements that do not involve paid local work

• Depending on the visa granted, you may be permitted a single entry or multiple entries, with a stay of up to 90 days.

The Vietnam e-Visa does not allow paid employment, long-term study, or residence in Vietnam.

Who can apply for a Vietnam e-Visa?

You may apply for a Vietnam e-Visa if you:

• Hold a valid passport from any country or territory

• Intend to travel for tourism or permitted short-term business purposes

• Plan to stay within the authorised period

• Meet basic entry, health, and conduct requirements

• Apply for the e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam

All information provided must be accurate and exactly match your passport details

Who should not apply for a Vietnam e-Visa?

A Vietnam e-Visa may not be suitable if you:

• Plan to work in Vietnam or receive payment from a Vietnamese organisation

• Intend to undertake a long-term study or residency

• Wish to stay beyond the authorised period

• Require a visa that permits activities not covered by the e-Visa

In these situations, a different visa category may be required.

Permitted Activities and Restrictions

Permitted Activities

While in Vietnam on an e-Visa, you may:

• Travel for leisure and sightseeing

• Visit relatives or friends

• Attend meetings, conferences, or short-term business engagements

• Carry out activities consistent with the purpose stated in your application

All activities must align with the conditions of your approved visa.

Restrictions

You must not:

• Take up paid employment in Vietnam

• Provide services or sell goods directly to the public

• Enrol in long-term or full-time study

• Overstay your authorised period of stay

• Use repeated e-Visas in a way that suggests ongoing residence

Failure to comply with visa conditions may affect future travel eligibility.

Validity and Length of Stay

The Vietnam e-Visa is issued with a defined validity period and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Some e-Visas permit a single entry, while others allow multiple entries during the validity period.

Your authorised length of stay, entry conditions, and expiry date are clearly stated on your e-Visa approval notice

Key Visa Conditions

Holders of a Vietnam e-Visa must:

• Enter Vietnam only for the purpose stated in the application

• Not engage in paid employment or activities beyond what is permitted

• Leave Vietnam before the authorised stay expires

• Travel using the same passport that was used for the application

Failure to follow visa conditions may affect future visa or entry applications.

How the Application Process Works

The Vietnam e-Visa application is completed online. Once submitted, the application is reviewed electronically by the relevant authorities. If approved, the e-Visa is issued in digital form.

Travellers are advised to carry a printed copy of the approved e-Visa and must travel using the same passport used for the application.

Common Reasons for Delays or Refusals

Applications may be delayed or refused if:

• Information is incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent

• Uploaded documents do not meet requirements

• The stated travel purpose does not match the e-Visa conditions

• Previous entry or stay conditions were not followed

Careful preparation helps reduce unnecessary delays.

Before You Travel

Before travelling to Vietnam:

• Review your e-Visa approval carefully

• Ensure your passport details match the visa exactly

• Check the permitted entry points listed on your e-Visa

• Confirm your travel dates fall within the approved validity period

Border authorities make final entry decisions upon arrival.

Important Reminder

Holding a Vietnam e-Visa does not guarantee entry into Vietnam. Border officials grant entry approval upon arrival.

Why Choose Us

• Clear and careful application support

• Practical guidance throughout the process

• Transparent and independent service

• Streamlined digital process

• Focused on short-term travel needs