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Vietnam Visa & eVisa FAQs

Clear answers to Vietnam’s entry requirements, fees and rules, backed by official government sources.

Reviewed by Philip Diack, Founder· Updated October 21, 2026· 26 questions· Official sources linked

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Can I travel to Vietnam without a visa?
Yes, if your passport is visa-exempt: Vietnam lets certain nationalities visit without a visa for a limited stay, while most other travelers need an e-Visa.
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Do I need to fill out an arrival card for Vietnam?
Yes. Every international passenger arriving at a Vietnamese airport without a Vietnamese passport must complete Vietnam's Pre-Arrival Declaration and show its QR code at immigration.
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How much does a Vietnam visa cost?
Vietnam's tourist e-Visa has a fixed government fee that depends on whether you choose single or multiple entry; visa-exempt travelers pay no visa fee within their exemption.
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How long does the Vietnam e-Visa take to process, and can I get it in one day?
Vietnam's official e-Visa portal gives one standard processing time, counted in working days, and offers no paid same-day option, so travelers of every nationality should apply early.
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Is my Vietnam e-Visa linked to my passport?
Yes, a Vietnam e-Visa is issued for the exact passport details in your application, so you must travel on that same passport and every detail must match.
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How long is the Vietnam e-Visa valid for?
A Vietnam e-Visa is valid between the start and end dates printed on it, and you choose single or multiple entry when you apply.
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Do I need a visa?

Can I travel to Vietnam without a visa?

Yes, if your passport is visa-exempt: Vietnam lets certain nationalities visit without a visa for a limited stay, while most other travelers need an e-Visa.

Vietnam currently waives tourist visas for holders of these passports: 39 countries. How long you can stay depends on the rule covering your nationality. Several major European and Asian countries are exempt under Government Resolution 44/NQ-CP, which runs until 14 March 2028, and a further group of European countries is exempt for tourism trips. For your passport, Vietnam asks for an eVisa for most passports. If your passport isn't on the list, or you want to stay longer than your exemption allows, you'll need an e-Visa before you travel. Visa-free visitors still need the Pre-Arrival Declaration and a passport valid for six months.

Do Filipinos need a tourist visa for Vietnam?

Filipinos with an ordinary Philippine passport need no visa, just a valid passport for a short tourist trip to Vietnam, as long as they leave before the visa-free period ends.

The visa-free stay for Philippine ordinary passports is shorter than the one many European passports get, so check your dates before you book. Diplomatic and official passports have their own, longer allowance. If your trip will run past the visa-free period, get an eVisa before you travel. It allows a stay of up to 90 days. Whichever way you enter, carry a passport with plenty of validity left, be ready to show a return or onward ticket, and complete the Pre-Arrival Declaration if you're flying in.

Do Singaporeans need a visa to go to Vietnam?

Singapore passport holders need no visa, just a valid passport for a tourist trip to Vietnam.

Singapore is on Vietnam's visa exemption list, so for a holiday you can simply fly in with your passport. Visa-free stays have a fixed limit, and if you plan to stay longer you'll need an e-Visa before you travel. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, be ready to show a return or onward ticket if asked, and complete Vietnam's online Pre-Arrival Declaration before landing so you have the QR code ready for immigration.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

British passport holders need no visa, just a valid passport for a tourist trip to Vietnam.

The United Kingdom is one of the countries Vietnam has exempted from visas by government resolution, so for a short holiday you can arrive with just your passport. The exemption has a set stay limit and runs for a fixed period, so check it before booking a long trip. If you want to stay longer, apply for an e-Visa before you travel. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after you arrive, carry proof of a return or onward ticket, and complete the online Pre-Arrival Declaration before you land.

Can Indian citizens get a Vietnam e-Visa or a visa on arrival?

Yes, Indian passport holders can get Vietnam's e-Visa online, but they should have their visa approved before travelling rather than counting on getting one at the airport.

Indian travellers need an eVisa for Vietnam, and the Indian Embassy in Hanoi advises having your visa approved before you fly. There are two routes: the e-Visa, done entirely online, or a visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate in India. The embassy's guidance doesn't list a visa on arrival, so don't plan on getting one at the airport. The government fee is $25 for a single-entry e-Visa and $50 for multiple entry. Processing usually takes about 3 days. Before you travel, check that the name, passport number and dates on your e-Visa match your passport exactly. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete and submit the e-Visa application for you.

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Visa types

What visa do I need for Vietnam?

Most tourists need a Vietnam e-Visa, applied for online before travel, while some passports can visit Vietnam visa-free for a limited stay.

Vietnam's tourist visa is an e-Visa issued online by the Immigration Department, and it comes in two versions. A single-entry e-Visa lets you enter once; a multiple-entry e-Visa lets you leave and come back while it's valid, which is handy if you're also visiting Cambodia, Laos or Thailand. Each e-Visa is valid for up to 90 days. For your passport, Vietnam asks for an eVisa for most passports. The e-Visa only works at the border crossings on the government's approved list, so check your arrival airport or land crossing before you book. PassportsAndVisas.com can prepare and submit either e-Visa for you.

Which is better for Vietnam, an e-Visa or a visa on arrival?

For most travelers to Vietnam the e-Visa is simpler: you apply online yourself, while a visa on arrival is only for limited cases and needs approval before you fly.

Vietnamese law only allows visas to be issued at an international border gate in certain situations. Examples are flying out of a country with no Vietnamese visa office, travelling through several countries first, or joining a tour run by an international travel company in Vietnam. Even then, a sponsor in Vietnam has to get approval from the Immigration Department before you fly, and you collect the visa when you land. The e-Visa needs no sponsor and is open to every nationality. You apply online, get it before you leave and go straight to the immigration desk. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the e-Visa application for you.

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Arrival card

Do I need to fill out an arrival card for Vietnam?

Yes. Every international passenger arriving at a Vietnamese airport without a Vietnamese passport must complete Vietnam's Pre-Arrival Declaration and show its QR code at immigration.

Vietnam's arrival card is a digital form called the Pre-Arrival Information Declaration. It started at a few airports, and in June 2026 it became mandatory at every airport in the country. It applies whatever your nationality or visa status, so visa-free visitors and e-Visa holders both need it. Only Vietnamese passport holders are exempt. You can complete it online shortly before you travel, or on arrival using a QR code or paper form at the airport. It's separate from your visa and doesn't replace it.

How do I fill in the Vietnam arrival card (Pre-Arrival Declaration)?

Vietnam's arrival card is the online Pre-Arrival Declaration: complete it at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn, then show the QR code it generates to immigration when you land.

Open the Immigration Department's portal, enter your passport and trip details exactly as the form asks, and submit. The system then creates a QR code. Save a screenshot or an offline copy so you can show it at the immigration desk even without Wi-Fi. If you don't manage it before your flight, you can also complete the declaration at the airport by scanning a QR code or filling in a paper form, though that can mean a longer wait. The declaration isn't a visa: if your passport needs an e-Visa for Vietnam, you still have to get that separately before you travel.

When should I complete the Vietnam arrival card?

Complete Vietnam's Pre-Arrival Declaration in the last few days before you land, or on arrival at the airport; it can't be done weeks in advance.

The declaration is only accepted in a short window just before your arrival date, so you can't fill it in when you first book your flights. A good habit is to do it a day or two before you fly, once your flight details are final, and save the QR code to your phone. If you miss the window or run out of time, you can still complete it when you land, using the QR code or paper form at the airport. Doing it beforehand usually means less time at the immigration desk.

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Costs & fees

How much does a Vietnam visa cost?

Vietnam's tourist e-Visa has a fixed government fee that depends on whether you choose single or multiple entry; visa-exempt travelers pay no visa fee within their exemption.

The government fee for a single-entry e-Visa is $25 for most passports. A multiple-entry e-Visa costs $50 for most passports. You pay online once your application has been submitted and given a registration code, and the government doesn't add a separate processing charge. If your passport is visa-exempt but you plan to stay longer than the exemption allows, you'll need an e-Visa and pay the same government fee. Visa services charge their own fee on top; PassportsAndVisas.com shows its service fee clearly before you pay.

Is the Vietnam e-Visa free for Indian citizens?

No, Indian passport holders pay the regular Vietnam government e-Visa fee, which depends on whether they choose a single-entry or multiple-entry visa.

Indian passport holders need an eVisa for a tourist trip to Vietnam. The government fee for a single-entry e-Visa is $25. A multiple-entry e-Visa costs $50. You pay online after submitting the form, and the fee isn't refunded if the application is refused, so double-check your details and photo before paying. PassportsAndVisas.com can fill in and submit the application for you and handle the payment.

What is the cheapest way to get a Vietnam visa?

The cheapest way to get a Vietnam e-Visa is to apply on the official government portal and pay only the government fee. Some passports need no visa at all.

First, check whether you need a visa at all: your passport needs an eVisa for most passports for a tourist trip to Vietnam. If you do need an e-Visa, the single-entry option costs less. The government fee for the single-entry e-Visa is $25 for most passports. The multiple-entry e-Visa costs $50 for most passports, so only choose it if you plan to leave Vietnam and come back on the same trip. If you apply yourself on the government's own e-Visa portal, that fee is all you pay. If you'd rather have help with the form, photo and checks, PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the application for you for a service fee.

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How to apply

Is my Vietnam e-Visa linked to my passport?

Yes, a Vietnam e-Visa is issued for the exact passport details in your application, so you must travel on that same passport and every detail must match.

There's nothing extra to link. Your name and passport number go into the e-Visa itself when it's issued. Check them character by character, because immigration compares your printed e-Visa with the passport you hand over. You also have to enter and leave Vietnam on the same passport, and arrive at the entry point you chose when you applied. If you renew or replace your passport before the trip, the old e-Visa won't match the new one, so you'll need a new e-Visa. If you hold two passports, apply with the one you'll actually travel on.

What is the official Vietnam e-Visa website?

Vietnam's official e-Visa website is evisa.gov.vn (also reachable at thithucdientu.gov.vn), run by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security.

Both addresses lead to the same government system, which moved to these domains in November 2024, so older bookmarks on xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn now send you there. The Ministry of Public Security's own public service portal also accepts e-Visa applications. Before you pay, check that the address ends in .gov.vn so you know you're on the government system. The e-Visa is only issued to people who are outside Vietnam when they apply, and once it's approved you print it yourself and carry it for your trip. If you'd prefer not to handle the form, PassportsAndVisas.com can complete and submit it for you.

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Processing & approval

How long does the Vietnam e-Visa take to process, and can I get it in one day?

Vietnam's official e-Visa portal gives one standard processing time, counted in working days, and offers no paid same-day option, so travelers of every nationality should apply early.

Processing usually takes about 3 days once your form and payment have gone in. Only working days count, so weekends and Vietnamese public holidays don't, and busy periods can add a few days. When it's ready, check the result on the official portal with your registration code, then print your e-Visa to carry with your passport. If you're short on time, apply as soon as your dates are fixed and check every detail first, because missing or incorrect information can get the application rejected. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete and submit the e-Visa application for you and keep track of its status.

Is it difficult to get a Vietnam visa?

No. For most travelers Vietnam's e-Visa is a simple online application needing a passport scan and a photo, with a decision usually within a few working days.

Everything happens online. You fill in the application in English, upload a photo of your passport's personal details page and a recent portrait photo, pay the government fee and wait for the result. Processing usually takes about 3 days, counted in working days and excluding Vietnamese public holidays. Problems usually come from the details: applications with false or incorrect information are refused, and the photo must be front-facing on a white background, with no glasses or hat. The e-Visa can't be issued to someone already staying in Vietnam. PassportsAndVisas.com can check and submit your application to help you avoid these errors.

How far in advance should I apply for a Vietnam visa?

If your passport needs a Vietnam e-Visa, apply well before you fly, because processing counts only working days and results aren't issued on weekends or Vietnamese holidays.

Processing usually takes about 3 days once your form and fee are in, but only working days count, and results are released Monday to Friday, never over Tết or other public holidays. Leave extra time if you're travelling around Lunar New Year, and choose a visa start date that covers your arrival. Some passports don't need a visa at all for a short trip: your passport needs an eVisa for most passports. PassportsAndVisas.com can prepare and submit your e-Visa so it's ready in good time.

How can I check the status of my Vietnam e-Visa application?

Check your Vietnam e-Visa status on the official portal's search page with your registration code, the email you applied with and your date of birth.

When you submit your application, the system gives you a registration code. Keep it safe, because you need it to look up your result. Processing usually takes about 3 days, counted in working days, once your form and fee have been received. Results are issued Monday to Friday, except Vietnamese public holidays. Once approved, print your e-Visa and carry it to enter and leave Vietnam. If no result shows after the expected time, contact the Immigration Department's e-Visa support. If PassportsAndVisas.com submitted your application, just ask us for an update.

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Length of stay

How long is the Vietnam e-Visa valid for?

A Vietnam e-Visa is valid between the start and end dates printed on it, and you choose single or multiple entry when you apply.

The single-entry e-Visa is valid for up to 90 days, and the multiple-entry e-Visa for up to 90 days. You pick the date your visa starts on the application form, and you must leave Vietnam before it ends. With a single-entry visa, leaving ends it even if days remain; a multiple-entry visa lets you come and go within the dates. You must enter and exit through the border gates the government lists for e-Visa holders. Staying on afterwards normally needs a new visa sponsored by an organization or person in Vietnam.

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Arrival & entry

What are the new entry requirements for Vietnam in 2026?

The main 2026 change for Vietnam is the Pre-Arrival Declaration, now mandatory for every foreign-passport traveler arriving at any Vietnamese airport.

In June 2026 Vietnam's Immigration Department extended its digital Pre-Arrival Information Declaration to every airport in the country. Anyone arriving without a Vietnamese passport must complete it shortly before landing or on arrival, then show the QR code to the immigration officer. You still need the right visa status: for your passport, Vietnam asks for an eVisa for most passports. The e-Visa is applied for online and is valid for up to 90 days. Your passport should also be valid for at least six months beyond your trip, and you may be asked for a return or onward ticket.

What are the biggest mistakes to avoid when traveling to Vietnam?

The costliest Vietnam travel mistakes are entry paperwork errors: wrong e-Visa details, arriving at a port not on the e-Visa list, or skipping the Pre-Arrival Declaration.

Vietnam's immigration department refuses e-Visa applications when the information turns out to be wrong, so copy your name, passport number and dates exactly as they appear in your passport. An e-Visa only works at the airports, land crossings and seaports on the government's approved list. It also can't be issued to someone who is already in Vietnam, so apply before you leave home. Other common slip-ups are travelling with less than six months left on your passport, staying longer than your visa exemption allows, and forgetting the Pre-Arrival Declaration. Print your approved e-Visa, because you'll use it to enter and leave the country.

What do I need to enter Vietnam?

To enter Vietnam you need a passport valid six months beyond your trip, the right visa or exemption, the Pre-Arrival Declaration QR code, and possibly an onward ticket.

Most travelers work through four checks. First, your visa status: for your passport, Vietnam asks for an eVisa for most passports. If you need an e-Visa, apply online before you go, print the approval, and make sure you'll arrive through a crossing on the e-Visa port list. Second, complete the Pre-Arrival Declaration shortly before you land and keep the QR code handy. Third, make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your trip. Finally, have proof of a return or onward journey ready in case the airline or immigration asks for it.

What is the US travel advisory for Vietnam?

The US State Department rates Vietnam Level 1, "Exercise normal precautions", its lowest advisory level, in its June 24, 2026 advisory.

Level 1 is the lowest of the State Department's four advisory levels, and the advisory calls Vietnam generally safe for travelers. Its main warnings are petty crime, which is common in popular tourist spots, and landmines and unexploded ordnance. The landmine risk is low in cities and tourist areas but greatest around construction sites, so never pick up or go near unknown metal objects in the ground. US citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get embassy alerts. If you're from another country, check your own government's travel advice. Advisories can change, so look again shortly before you go.

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Health

Do I need vaccinations to travel to Vietnam?

Vietnam doesn't require any vaccinations for entry, including yellow fever, but health authorities recommend routine shots plus hepatitis A, hepatitis B and typhoid for most travelers.

No vaccine certificate is checked at the border, but it's worth seeing a doctor or travel clinic at least a month before you go. Make sure routine vaccines such as measles (MMR) are up to date. Japanese encephalitis vaccine is suggested for long stays or rural trips. Malaria is a risk only in some rural areas, not in cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang, so ask about tablets if you're heading off the beaten track. Dengue has no vaccine for travelers, so use insect repellent and cover up.

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Customs & what to bring

Can I use US dollars in Vietnam?

You can bring US dollars into Vietnam with no maximum, but you must declare foreign cash over USD 5,000, or over 15,000,000 dong, to customs.

There's no limit on how much money you can carry into or out of Vietnam. The rule is about declaring it: if you carry more than USD 5,000 in foreign currency (or the same value in euros, pounds or any other currency), or more than 15,000,000 Vietnamese dong, you must declare it to customs. This applies when you arrive and again when you leave. Vietnam's own currency is the dong (VND), so it's wise to change some money into dong for everyday spending. Declaring cash is a customs step, separate from your visa and arrival paperwork.

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