On this page · 8 sections
- How long does each Vietnam eVisa option take door to door, and what does it cost?
- What does the Vietnam eVisa processing time include, and what doesn't it?
- What can slow down a Vietnam eVisa?
- Does the Vietnam eVisa wait differ for Indian passports or business travel?
- If your passport is visa-free for Vietnam, do you need to wait at all?
- How do you check your Vietnam eVisa status, and what if it takes longer than expected?
- What is the official Vietnam eVisa processing time of 3 working days, and does it still apply?
- Why PassportsAndVisas.com for your Vietnam eVisa?
Key Takeaways
- A Vietnam eVisa counts working days only, so weekends and Vietnamese public holidays do not count towards the wait.
- PassportsAndVisas.com prepares, checks and submits your Vietnam eVisa, from $99 with the government fee included and options as fast as 3 days door to door.
- A Vietnam eVisa is valid for up to 90 days, and the multiple-entry version lets you leave and re-enter within those dates.
- Passports from 39 countries, including the UK, France, Germany and Japan, can enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
- Wrong details, a photo that breaks the rules, or travel around Lunar New Year are the usual causes of a slower eVisa.
How long does each Vietnam eVisa option take door to door, and what does it cost?
A Vietnam eVisa with PassportsAndVisas.com takes from 3 to 8 days door to door, depending on the entry type and speed you choose. Every total below includes the government fee.
| Option | Total you pay (includes the government fee) | Door to door |
|---|---|---|
| Single entry, Standard | $104 | 8 days |
| Single entry, Rush | $124 | 6 days |
| Single entry, Emergency | $174 | 4 days |
| Multiple entry, Standard | $99 | 7 days |
| Multiple entry, Rush | $129 | 5 days |
| Multiple entry, Emergency | $169 | 3 days |
Every total includes the government fee of $25 for single entry or $50 for multiple entry; nothing is paid separately.
Door to door is the whole wait, from the moment you apply with us to your approved eVisa. It includes the government review. Need yours soon? See the Vietnam eVisa service.
What does the Vietnam eVisa processing time include, and what doesn't it?
The government's processing time of about 3 working days starts once your form and payment have gone in. Weekends and Vietnamese public holidays are not counted.
| Stage | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|
| We prepare, check and submit your application We format your photo and check every detail before submitting. | Included in door to door | PassportsAndVisas.com |
| The government reviews your application Results are released Monday to Friday, never on Vietnamese public holidays. | 3 working days, included in door to door | Government processing |
| Your approved eVisa reaches you Print it and carry it with your passport to enter and leave Vietnam. | Included in door to door | Other |
That is why door-to-door days are higher than the government's working days: they add our preparation and checks, and the days that fall on weekends. The Vietnamese immigration department makes the decision, and only it can approve an eVisa.
What can slow down a Vietnam eVisa?
A Vietnam eVisa is slowed or refused mainly by wrong details, a photo that breaks the rules, applying while already in Vietnam, and busy periods such as Lunar New Year.
| Cause | Why it happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong name, passport number or dates | Vietnam's immigration department refuses applications when the information is wrong. | We check every detail against your passport data page before we submit. |
| A photo that does not meet the rules | The photo must be front-facing on a white background, with no glasses or hat. | Send a clear phone photo and we format it to the government's requirements. |
| Applying while already in Vietnam | An eVisa cannot be issued to someone already in the country. | Apply before you leave home. |
| Busy periods and Tet | Busy periods can add a few days, and results are never released over Tet or other public holidays. | Apply as soon as your dates are fixed and choose a faster speed if your trip is close. |
You send us your passport photo page and a portrait photo. Everything is uploaded online from a phone or computer, and nothing is shipped.
Does the Vietnam eVisa wait differ for Indian passports or business travel?
Indian passports are in the same eVisa group as the United States and Canada, so the government time and our options and totals above are the same.
The eVisas we sell here are for tourist travel. A Vietnam business visa is a different visa, and no timing for it is stated here. Our guide on the Vietnam business visa covers it.
Visa-free reader unsure of stay length
Ask Sarah a question →If your passport is visa-free for Vietnam, do you need to wait at all?
A UK, French, German, Japanese or South Korean passport, and 39 passports in all, can enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days, so there is no visa wait.
Visa-free visitors still need the Pre-Arrival Declaration and a passport valid for 6 months. To stay longer than 45 days, you need an eVisa, and its door-to-door times are quicker:
| Option (single entry, for longer stays) | Total you pay (includes the government fee) | Door to door |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $104 | 5 days |
| Rush | $124 | 3 days |
| Emergency | $174 | 1 day |
Every total includes the government fee of $25; nothing is paid separately.
How do you check your Vietnam eVisa status, and what if it takes longer than expected?
When your application is submitted, the system issues a registration code, and that code is how your result is looked up. Results are released Monday to Friday, except Vietnamese public holidays.
When PassportsAndVisas.com submits your application, you simply ask us for an update and we keep track of it for you. If your trip is close, apply as soon as your dates are fixed and choose a faster speed. Leave extra time if you travel around Lunar New Year.
Once approved, print your eVisa and carry it with your passport. You use it to enter and leave Vietnam.
What is the official Vietnam eVisa processing time of 3 working days, and does it still apply?
The Vietnamese immigration department's eVisa processing time is about 3 working days once your form and payment are in, and busy periods can add a few days.
Our systems check this figure regularly, and it was last verified on 2026-10-21. Your own wait is the door-to-door time for the speed you choose, shown in the table above.
Why PassportsAndVisas.com for your Vietnam eVisa?
PassportsAndVisas.com completes your Vietnam eVisa application, checks every detail, submits it and keeps track until your eVisa arrives. We are a registered passport expediter since 1992, and we are a private company, not the government.
- We complete the form and format your photo to the requirements.
- We check your name, passport number and dates before submitting.
- Our speeds run from 7 days to 3 days door to door, with the government fee included in every total.
- 500K+ travelers served, with 11,766 customer reviews.
Ask Sarah about your Vietnam eVisa. Our team is also on (800) 860-8610.