1. What is a Vietnamese E-Visa?
The Vietnamese E-Visa, also known as the Vietnam e-visa, has been issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department since February 2017. This type of visa is issued online.

Currently, the Vietnam E-Visa is available for citizens of all countries and territories worldwide. It is valid for up to 90 days, with options for single or multiple entries.

Visitors can apply for a Vietnamese e-visa themselves through the Immigration Department's online portal. However, when applying independently, aside from filling in the required information, travelers should be cautious of certain issues that can delay visa approval, such as:

• Incorrectly formatted names
• Uploading unsuitable photos

To minimize these risks, you can choose EVisa's Visa Application Support Service for foreigners entering Vietnam. With expertise and specialized knowledge, EVISA Vietnam knows how to handle your visa application according to the requirements of the Immigration Department.

2. List of Entry and Exit Points Permitted for Foreigners Using an E-Visa:

AIRPORTS:

1. Cat Bi International Airport
2. Cam Ranh International Airport
3. Can Tho International Airport
4. Da Nang International Airport
5. Noi Bai International Airport
6. Phu Bai Airport
7. Phu Quoc International Airport
8. Tan Son Nhat International Airport

LAND BORDER GATES:

1. Bo Y Border Gate
2. Cha Lo Border Gate
3. Cau Treo Border Gate
4. Huu Nghi Border Gate
5. Ha Tien Border Gate
6. Lao Bao Border Gate
7. Lao Cai Border Gate
8. La Lay Border Gate
9. Moc Bai Border Gate
10. Mong Cai Border Gate
11. Nam Can Border Gate
12. Na Meo Border Gate
13. Song Tien Border Gate
14.  Tinh Bien Border Gate
15.  Tay Trang Border Gate
16. Xa Mat Border Gate

SEA BORDER GATES:

1. Chan May Port
2. Da Nang Port
3. Duong Dong Port
4. Hon Gai Port
5. Hai Phong Port
6. Nha Trang Port
7. Quy Nhon Port
8. Ho Chi Minh City Port
9. Vung Tau Port

Source: Law Library

3. When can foreigners apply for an E-Visa?
Foreigners can apply for an e-visa in the following cases:

• Foreigners holding a passport and not falling under cases of entry prohibition as per regulations.
• Foreigners who are citizens of countries on the list eligible for e-visas.

Entry Conditions:

Foreigners are allowed to enter if they meet the following conditions:

a) Have a passport or international travel document and a visa, unless exempted from a visa as per the law. Foreigners entering under unilateral visa exemption must have a passport with at least six months of validity.

b) Do not fall under cases of entry prohibition as stipulated in Article 21 of this Law.

Foreigners using an e-visa must meet the conditions specified in clause 1 of this Article and enter through the international border gates decided by the Government.

Cases Where Foreigners Are Allowed to Enter:

• Have a passport or international travel document and a visa, unless exempted from a visa as per regulations.
• Foreigners entering under unilateral visa exemption must have a passport with at least six months of validity.
• Do not fall under cases of entry prohibition as stipulated.

Cases Where Foreigners Are Not Allowed to Enter:

• Do not meet entry conditions.
• Children under 14 years old without a parent, guardian, or authorized person accompanying them.
• Falsify documents or provide false information to obtain entry, exit, or residence documents.
• Suffer from mental illness or infectious diseases posing a danger to public health.
• Those who have been expelled from Vietnam within the last three years 
• Those who have been forced to leave Vietnam within the last six months from the effective date of the forced departure decision.
• Due to reasons of disease prevention and control.
• Due to natural disasters.
• Due to national defense, security, public order, and social safety reasons.

4. Vietnamese E-Visa Regulations

If you are eligible for a Vietnamese E-Visa, please refer to the following regulations:

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Vietnam and have at least two blank pages.
• One passport photo (see more: Vietnam visa photo requirements)
• A soft copy of the photo and the personal information page in your passport
• A bank card for paying the e-visa fee online (American Express cards are not accepted)

5. Process for Applying for a Vietnamese E-Visa for Foreigners

The steps to apply for a Vietnamese e-visa include:

Step 1: Access the corresponding link for registering a Vietnamese e-visa for foreigners.

Step 2: Select the E-Visa section, then choose Foreigners to proceed.

Step 3: Upload a portrait photo and a passport photo of the foreigner.

Step 4: Fill in the required information, including:

- Personal information of the foreigner applying for the Vietnamese e-visa, including:

• Last name
• Middle name and first name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Place of birth
• ID/Passport number
• Religion
• Previous use of another passport to enter Vietnam?
• Multiple nationalities?
• Information on any legal violations in Vietnam (if any)

- Information for the e-visa application, including:

• Visa type: Single entry / Multiple entries
• Entry date from … to …

- Passport information, including:

• Passport type:

1. Ordinary
2. Diplomatic
3. Official
4. Others (specify in the adjacent field)

• Passport number
• Issuing authority/place of issue
• Date of issue
• Expiry date
• Any other valid passports?

- Contact information, including:

• Contact address
• Phone number
• Email
• Emergency contact information, including the contact person's name, address, phone number, and relationship
• Occupation information

- Trip details, including:

1. Purpose of entry:
2. Tourism
3. Business/Work
4. Visiting relatives
5. Trade
6. Other: …

- Any organizations/individuals you plan to contact in Vietnam?

1. Yes >> Provide details
2. No

• Intended length of stay (Number of days)
• Expected entry date
• Planned entry checkpoint
• Planned exit checkpoint
• Residence address in Vietnam

Step 5: Tick the agreement box, then select Agree and continue.

Step 6: Verify the accuracy of the information, then receive a verification code. Save this code in a memorable place as you will need it later.

Step 7: Pay the e-visa service fee (25 USD / 50 USD) through the online platform.

Step 8: After a few days, access one of the following links, enter the required information in the search box to check the status of your e-visa application: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/vi_VN/tra-cuu-thi-thuc

Step 9: Receive the link to download and print the e-visa once your visa application is approved.

Step 10: Present the e-visa or verification code at the entry checkpoint into Vietnam.

6. E-Visa Application Fees?

The e-visa application fees to enter Vietnam are:

• 25 USD/single entry visa, or
• 50 USD/multiple entry visa.

This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE if your application is rejected or if there are any errors in the information provided by you on the application form.

Note:

• The e-visa application fee is non-refundable, so please carefully review the information you provide on the application form.
• The entry checkpoint stated on the visa cannot be changed. You cannot change this information after submitting the e-visa application or after your visa is issued. To change the entry checkpoint, you need to apply for a new visa.
• Typically, you will receive the e-visa within about three business days; however, processing times may vary depending on the number of applicants or public holidays. Therefore, it is advisable to submit your application two weeks before your arrival in Vietnam.
• You cannot apply for an e-visa as a group. Each application is only for one individual.

7. E-Visa Support Service at E-VISA Vietnam

When using our Vietnamese e-visa support service, you will receive your visa within 3 to 7 business days (Vietnam time = GMT+7), depending on your request.

Note: Morning submissions are considered as one day.

After applying for the e-visa on the Immigration Department’s website, you will receive a notification of the result within a minimum of three business days. 

To address the challenges that foreigners encounter when applying for visas, EVISA Vietnam has created the E-Visa Application Support Service to guarantee a smooth application and approval process. 

Below are the service packages and fees for e-visa applications for foreigners at E-VISA Vietnam: