Check the entry rules for your passport, purpose of travel and dates before applying. Some travellers may qualify for a visa exemption; others need a visa. An e-Visa and an approval-letter visa-on-arrival arrangement are different procedures.
Start with the official application portal
The Vietnam Immigration Department directs applicants to evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn. Check the domain before entering passport details or paying. An agency service charge is separate from the government application fee.
Prepare, apply and check the result
- Read the current instructions and prepare the passport image and portrait requested by the portal.
- Enter your details exactly as shown in your passport. Review the proposed dates, entry type and permitted entry point before submitting.
- Pay through the official payment process and keep your application reference and payment record.
- Use the portal’s result-checking service. A payment receipt alone is not an approved visa.
- When approved, check every detail and save and print a copy for your journey.
Leave time for corrections
Allow a margin for public holidays, additional checks or a request to amend the application. Do not assume approval or rely on a guaranteed processing date. If your case does not fit the e-Visa procedure, contact the responsible Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
See our Vietnam visa cost guide, official embassy lookup and Vietnam travel tips.
