Vietnam visa FAQ 2026

An electronic visa issued online by Vietnam's Immigration Department. You receive it as a PDF and show it with your passport when you arrive — no embassy visit needed.

Citizens of every country and territory. Some passports go through extra checks and may take longer. See requirements by nationality.

Up to 90 days, counted from the entry date on your application — not from the day it's issued.

Single entry lets you enter once. Choose multiple entry if you'll leave for Cambodia, Laos or Thailand and come back within the 90 days.

Not if your passport is on the visa-exemption list and your trip fits the allowed days. Check the visa-free list.

A clear scan of your passport data page and a recent passport-style photo. Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from entry. Passport and photo rules.

Yes. Every traveller, including babies, needs their own passport and visa. Parents can apply on their behalf.

A wrong name, date or passport number can get you refused at the border. Message Joey Visa Vietnam on WhatsApp — they'll advise whether to correct or re-file.

Yes, at evisa.gov.vn, for just the government fee. An agency adds error checking, guaranteed delivery times and human support.

Officially 3–5 working days, but it can be longer around holidays like Tết. Urgent options deliver in 1–3 working days, 4 hours, or within 60 minutes.

Yes — with the 4-hour or 60-minute emergency service on working days. About the emergency visa · All urgent visa questions.

Yes. The weekend emergency service delivers on Saturday and Sunday by 18:00 Vietnam time.

Joey Visa Vietnam can expedite a pending application you already filed. Send your application code on WhatsApp.

The government fee is US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry). Through Joey Visa Vietnam, totals start from US$45. See all prices.

If Vietnam Immigration rejects your application, you're refunded under Joey Visa Vietnam's policy — except the expedited service fee, which is non-refundable. See the terms and conditions for full details.

You get a full refund if it arrives more than 24 hours after the guaranteed time. This doesn't apply to standard processing.

By credit or debit card, secured with SSL encryption.

A printout is safest, but showing the PDF on your phone with your passport is usually accepted.

Yes, at designated land border gates and seaports. Make sure the port on your e-Visa is the one you use. See entry points.

For most travellers the e-Visa: it's fully online and works at airports, land borders and seaports. Visa on Arrival needs an approval letter and a stamping fee at the airport. Compare e-Visa and visa on arrival.

Book Airport Fast Track from US$29 at Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang and other airports. See airport services.