Vietnam Travel Guide: Entry, Visa & Practical Essentials
1. Determine Whether You Need a Visa
Before anything else, check your nationality against Vietnam's visa-exempt list:
⚠️ Exemption rules change periodically — verify your current status on the official portal (https://immigration.gov.vn/en/e-visa) before booking flights. If you're not exempt, proceed to Step 2.
2. Confirm Your Eligibility for an E-Visa
Vietnam's e-visa (Decree 07/2023/ND-CP, effective August 15, 2023) is open to citizens of 195+ countries. You qualify if you:
You are ineligible if you've previously violated Vietnamese immigration law, were deported within the past 3 years, or pose national security concerns.
3. Choose Your Visa Type
| Type | Government Fee | Best For |
|------|---------------|----------|
| Single-entry (90 days max stay) | USD $25 | One-time trips |
| Multiple-entry (90 days validity, unlimited entries) | USD $50 | Regional hopping (e.g., Vietnam ↔ Thailand ↔ Cambodia) |
The e-visa is valid for 90 days from issue date. Multiple-entry allows unlimited entries within that window, each stay up to 90 days.
4. Prepare Your Documents
Gather these before starting your application:
💡 Pro tip: Your name, passport number, and date of birth must match your passport exactly. Discrepancies are the #1 cause of rejection — and no changes are possible after submission.
5. Apply Online (≈5 minutes)
- Standard — USD $45 all-inclusive, 3 business days
- Express — USD $95 all-inclusive, 24 hours (priority queue + dedicated case officer)
6. Pay Securely and Save Your Reference
Complete payment via the encrypted gateway (256-bit SSL, PCI-DSS compliant). You'll receive an order confirmation email with a reference code in the format AVV-XXXXX — save this for tracking.
7. Track Your Application
Monitor progress anytime at https://applyvisavietnam.com/apply?track=1 using your AVV reference code, or email support@applyvisavietnam.com. Specialists review your documents and submit to the Vietnam Immigration Department system.
8. Receive and Present Your E-Visa
Authorized entry points include: