Socialist Republic of Vietnam · short term business
E-visa
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Online single or multiple-entry visa for short tourism or business visits, issued through Vietnam's national e-visa system.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Issued for a limited maximum period per entry, with single or multiple-entry options.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 9 July 2026, the E-visa for Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an unsponsored Vietnam immigration route. Sources: official Socialist Republic of Vietnam government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.
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What is the E-visa in Socialist Republic of Vietnam?
E-visa is an unsponsored Vietnam route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal; typical duration is Issued for a limited maximum period per entry, with single or multiple-entry options. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) on 1 June 2026.
Overview
The Vietnam E-visa is an electronic visa applied for online through the national e-visa portal, available to nationals of many countries for short tourism or business visits. It is issued for a limited period with single or multiple-entry options and does not require a sponsor. It does not authorise employment in Vietnam. It is a short-stay route and is not a settlement pathway, though visitors may later switch to a sponsored long-term category where eligible.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Being a national of a country eligible for the Vietnam e-visa, or otherwise within the scheme.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ✓A genuine short-stay purpose such as tourism or business.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ✓A passport valid for the required minimum period.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ✓Entering and exiting through a checkpoint that accepts e-visas.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
Common blockers
- !Intending to work, which the e-visa does not authorise.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- !Nationality or circumstances outside the e-visa scheme.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- !Planning to enter or exit at a checkpoint not designated for e-visas.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport bio-page scan and a digital photo.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ·Intended entry and exit dates and checkpoints.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ·Temporary address in Vietnam.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ·Payment of the e-visa fee online.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your nationality is eligible and that the e-visa period suits your short visit.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare your passport scan, photo and travel details.
Submit through the official channel
Apply on the national e-visa portal and pay the fee online.
After approval
Download the granted e-visa and enter through a checkpoint that accepts it.
After approval: prepare for your next step
For E-visa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.
- 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
- 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
- 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
- 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
- 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Plan the practical side of your stay
Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Vietnam. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official E-visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for E-visa.
Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work in Vietnam on an e-visa?+
No. The e-visa is for short tourism or business visits and does not authorise employment. For work you need an LD work visa and work permit. Confirm the current e-visa conditions on the official e-visa portal.
How long can I stay on an e-visa?+
The e-visa is granted for a limited maximum period per entry with single or multiple-entry options. The exact maximum and entry options are set by the authorities, so confirm the current terms on the official e-visa portal.
Can I enter Vietnam on an e-visa to job-hunt and then switch to a work visa?+
The e-visa is for short tourism or business visits and does not authorise employment, but visitors may later switch to a sponsored long-term category, such as the LD work route, where eligible. That work route still needs a sponsoring employer and work permit, so confirm the current switching rules on the official portals.
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We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security)
Last checked: 1 June 2026