The visa electronic or Vietnamese Evisa has been introduced by the Vietnamese Immigration Department on 1 February 1, 2017 to promote the tourism industry in Vietnam. Since March 2019, the electronic visa platform is available for citizens holding a valid passport of 80 countries.
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Conditions for electronic visa
- A valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
- 01 passport size photo
- Passport data page with personal information
- Electronic visa fee of USD 25 for single entry
- Duration of Evisa: 30 days
Trick: If you do not want to pay for a multi-entry visa, simply arrive in Vietnam with a 30-day Evisa, and visit another country then return to Vietnam with the 15-day visa waiver. With this tip, you can accumulate 45 days.
Places where Evisa is allowed to enter Vietnam
There are 3 types of places you can use an E-visa to enter Vietnam, including international airport, land port, and seaport.
However, Vietnam simply allows certain ports to accept this type of visa. But don’t worry, most of them are popular entrances that foreigners usually use to come to Vietnam.
- International Airport: Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong), Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa), Can Tho International Airport, Da Nang International Airport, Noi Bai International Airport (Ha Noi), Phu Bai International Airport, Phu Quoc International Airport, Tan Son Airport Nhat International (Ho Chi Minh City).
- Home port: Bo Y Landport, Cha Lo Landport, Cau Treo Landport, Huu Nghi Landport, Ha Tien Landport, Lao Bao Landport, Lao Cai Landport, La Lay Landport, Moc Bai Landport, Mong Cai Landport, Nam Can Landport, Na Meo Landport, Song Tien Landport, Tinh Bien Landport, Tay Trang Landport, Xa Mat Landport.
- Seaport: Chan May Seaport, Da Nang Seaport, Duong Dong Seaport, Hon Gai Seaport, Hai Phong Seaport, Nha Trang Seaport, Quy Nhon Seaport, Ho Chi Minh City Seaport, Vung Tau Seaport.
Here are the steps to follow:
Connect to the site on the official E-visa website: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn Or https://immigration.gov.vn/
Any other site will either be a travel agency or a fake site.
1. You will arrive on this site:
2. Click on the E-Visa sticker (Here circled in red)
3. You will arrive on this page
4. By scrolling down the page, you will arrive here and you will have to click Here (circled in red)
5. You will arrive on this page, scroll down the page to the bottom and click the box (Confirmation of Reading Instructions and having completed application) and click on the Next button
6. You will arrive on this page. You will need to send an identity photo and the page of your passport
7. Scroll down the page to get here, fill in all the boxes with a red star and click on ( I assure that I have truthfully declared all relevant details) as well as the Captcha
Please note that you must put all your first names otherwise your visa will be refused.
8. Click on Review Application Form and you will have a Pop Up like below:
9. You will arrive on a summary page and you will have to scroll down the page to get here and Click on Payment
10. Click on Pay e-visa fee
11. Click on International credit/debit card and Visa or Mastercard
How to check your Evisa?
Your request will be processed in 3 working days. It will also give you an order number which you should note down for your records.
After waiting 3 working days, you can collect your e-visa here: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/tra-cuu-thi-thuc
Enter the registration code, registration email and your date of birth.
Once the e-visa is approved, print this form and present it upon arrival in Vietnam.
This is what the Evisa looks like
Questions about Evisa:
I made a mistake with e-visa, how can I correct it?
Please contact E-Visa Support for assistance: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/lien-he
Can I enter earlier than the date indicated on the e-visa?
No. You cannot enter Vietnam earlier or later than the date indicated on the e-visa.
