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Our Vietnam visa application process

How to apply for your Vietnam visa with iVisa

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Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions to find out whether you need a Vietnam eVisa, Vietnam Arrival Card, or another document to visit the country. Then, upload your documents, and pay securely. You can save your progress and come back anytime. Most people finish in less than 10 minutes.

We’ll guide you through any unclear steps during the application process.

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We review your application

The Vietnam visa system is known for being a bit picky – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.

Don’t worry – we review your whole application to catch anything that might cause delays.

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We submit it for government processing

We’re not the Vietnamese government, but we submit your application to them and are here for you along the way if there are any problems.

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Get your Vietnam visa

We’ll email your approved Vietnamese visa and let you know how to use it for your trip.

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Visa types needed for Vietnam

  • Vietnam eVisa
  • Vietnam Digital Arrival Card
  • Vietnam Visa on Arrival*
  • Vietnam Business Visa (DN)*

Vietnam eVisa

Purpose: The Vietnam eVisa is an electronic visa issued to eligible foreign nationals traveling to Vietnam for tourism, business, or short-term visits. It allows travelers to obtain their visa online without visiting a Vietnamese embassy or consulate.

Duration and extensions: The Vietnam eVisa is valid for stays of up to 90 days. Extensions are generally not granted.

Entries: The eVisa may be issued as a single-entry or multiple-entry visa, depending on the applicant’s selection and approval.

Ports of entry: Vietnam eVisa holders may enter through designated international airports, land border crossings, and seaports approved by the Vietnamese government, including major airports such as Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), and Da Nang International Airport.

Delivery format: Once approved, the Vietnam eVisa is issued electronically linked to the traveler's passport. Travelers are advised to print a copy of the confirmation and present it, along with their valid passport, upon arrival in Vietnam.

Vietnam Digital Arrival Card

Purpose: An online declaration required for most foreign nationals traveling to Vietnam by air, completed prior to arrival without visiting an embassy or consulate. It replaces the traditional paper arrival form (TM6) and generates a QR code to speed up border processing.

Validity: Must be completed within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival. With iVisa, you can apply even earlier and we'll submit your info as soon as the window opens.

Entries: Required for each entry into Vietnam.

Extensions: Not applicable — a new declaration must be completed for each trip.

Delivery method: Upon completion, a QR code is issued electronically. Screenshot or print it and present it alongside your valid passport and visa at immigration.

Vietnam Visa on Arrival*

Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA), also known as a Landing Visa, allows eligible travelers to receive their visa upon arrival at a Vietnamese international airport, provided they have obtained a pre-approved authorization letter in advance. Unlike an eVisa or a visa issued by a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, the Visa on Arrival is only available to travelers entering Vietnam by air through designated international airports.

You must first apply online through a licensed travel or visa agency in Vietnam to obtain a visa approval letter (also called a pre-approval letter or invitation letter). Upon arrival, you present this letter at the airport to receive the official visa stamp in your passport. Most people find it more convenient to apply for the Vietnam eVisa online.

*We currently don't offer this visa.

Vietnam Business Visa (DN)*

You can apply for a Vietnam Business Visa online via the eVisa system, or through the embassy. The eVisa route is best for stays up to 90 days (single- or multiple-entry).

For stays longer than 90 days, or if you need a visa type not covered by the eVisa system (such as a labour or work visa), you'll need to apply through the embassy for the DN business visa.

*We currently don't offer this visa.

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Vietnam visa policy

Vietnam grants visa-free entry to nationals of many countries, including ASEAN member states, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and several Nordic countries, for stays ranging from 14 to 45 days depending on nationality.

For visa-required travelers, Vietnam offers an electronic visa (eVisa) for tourism, business, and short-term visits.

Even if you don't need a visa, travelers arriving in the country at Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Phú Quốc island, or Da Nang airports, must fill out the Vietnam Digital Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival.

General Vietnam visa requirements are:

  • Passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry
  • Recent passport-size photo
  • Travel details (flight itinerary and accommodation address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay

Vietnam visa prices

Vietnam eVisa

Prices starting from $99.99

Valid for 3 months after issued
Multiple entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry
Get it as fast as 4 days

Vietnam Digital Arrival Card

Prices starting from $67.99

Valid for 1 month after issued
Single entry
Stay up to 30 days per entry
Get it as fast as 15 minutes

Fast facts

iVisa approval rate

99%

Main reason for denials

Unclear or incorrect passport photo

Average time it takes to apply

10 mins

Why choose iVisa?

Applying for a visa on your own can be confusing and time-consuming. iVisa simplifies the process, reduces errors, and gives you peace of mind.

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Travelers to Vietnam rated this product a 4.9 out of 5 based on 107 reviews.
4.9 out of 5
  1. Emiliano B.

    "appreciate the timely and accurate updates regarding my visa status thank you!"

  2. Manon I.

    "The regular status updates and timely delivery of my visa were excellent"

  3. Bruno R.

    "Completing the process was incredibly easy and straightforward"

  4. Greta V.

    "i liked receiving notifications at every stage of the process."

  5. Noemi U.

    "Got my visa within a few days really pleased with the speed."

  6. Eloise O.

    "The platform was easy to use and navigate."

  7. Ngaire Young

    "Instructions were good to follow."

  8. Aron A.

    "Everything worked out smoothly"

  9. Roman A.

    "Simple and quick process"

  10. Norm. Bedard

    "Efficient and rapid."

FAQs

Some travelers can enter Vietnam without a visa for a limited time, usually between 15 and 45 days, depending on their nationality. You must apply for an eVisa in advance if you're not eligible or want to stay longer than your visa-free stay.

Even if you don't need a visa, arrivals at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, or Phú Quốc airports must fill out a Digital Arrival Card online before entering the country.

With the Vietnam eVisa, you can stay up to 90 days per visit. The number of entries you’re allowed depends on the option you choose during your application.

Other visa types may offer longer stays but require additional documentation and approval.

No, eVisas cannot be extended. If you’re already in Vietnam and want to stay longer, you may need to leave and apply for a new visa.

Overstaying can lead to fines or restrictions on future visits. Overstays of 16 days or more may result in deportation. Severe or repeated violations can lead to blacklisting and a multi-year ban. Knowing your visa expiration date and planning your departure is important.

If your layover is more than 24 hours or you need to leave the transit area — for example, to collect luggage for a connecting flight — you need a visa if you are from a visa-required country). It's worth checking with your airline in advance.

Vietnam does not offer a specific transit visa, normal visa policy applies if you need to enter the country.

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