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
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.
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.
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