What is a Vietnam e-Visa?
The Vietnam e-Visa is an electronic travel authorisation available to passport holders of all countries and territories who wish to travel to Vietnam for a short stay. The visa is issued online, linked to your passport, and does not require a physical sticker or stamp before travel.
This visa type is intended for travellers visiting Vietnam for tourism, short-term business activities, or permitted personal reasons.
What does a Vietnam e-Visa allow?
An approved Vietnam e-Visa allows you to:
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Visit Vietnam for tourism or holidays
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Visit family or friends
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Take part in short-term business activities such as meetings, conferences, site visits, or professional engagements that do not involve paid local work
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Depending on the visa granted, you may be permitted a single entry or multiple entries, with a stay of up to 90 days.
The Vietnam e-Visa does not allow paid employment, long-term study, or residence in Vietnam.
Who can apply for a Vietnam e-Visa?
You may apply for a Vietnam e-Visa if you:
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Hold a valid passport from any country or territory
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Intend to travel for tourism or permitted short-term business purposes
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Plan to stay within the authorised period
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Meet basic entry, health, and conduct requirements
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Apply for the e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam
All information provided must be accurate and exactly match your passport details
Who should not apply for a Vietnam e-Visa?
A Vietnam e-Visa may not be suitable if you:
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Plan to work in Vietnam or receive payment from a Vietnamese organisation
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Intend to undertake a long-term study or residency
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Wish to stay beyond the authorised period
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Require a visa that permits activities not covered by the e-Visa
In these situations, a different visa category may be required.
Permitted Activities and Restrictions
Permitted Activities
While in Vietnam on an e-Visa, you may:
Travel for leisure and sightseeing
Visit relatives or friends
Attend meetings, conferences, or short-term business engagements
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Carry out activities consistent with the purpose stated in your application
All activities must align with the conditions of your approved visa.
Restrictions
You must not:
Take up paid employment in Vietnam
Provide services or sell goods directly to the public
Enrol in long-term or full-time study
Overstay your authorised period of stay
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Use repeated e-Visas in a way that suggests ongoing residence
Failure to comply with visa conditions may affect future travel eligibility.
Validity and Length of Stay
The Vietnam e-Visa is issued with a defined validity period and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Some e-Visas permit a single entry, while others allow multiple entries during the validity period.
Your authorised length of stay, entry conditions, and expiry date are clearly stated on your e-Visa approval notice
Key Visa Conditions
Holders of a Vietnam e-Visa must:
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Enter Vietnam only for the purpose stated in the application
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Not engage in paid employment or activities beyond what is permitted
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Leave Vietnam before the authorised stay expires
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Travel using the same passport that was used for the application
Failure to follow visa conditions may affect future visa or entry applications.
How the Application Process Works
The Vietnam e-Visa application is completed online. Once submitted, the application is reviewed electronically by the relevant authorities. If approved, the e-Visa is issued in digital form.
Travellers are advised to carry a printed copy of the approved e-Visa and must travel using the same passport used for the application.
Common Reasons for Delays or Refusals
Applications may be delayed or refused if:
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Information is incomplete, inaccurate, or inconsistent
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Uploaded documents do not meet requirements
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The stated travel purpose does not match the e-Visa conditions
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Previous entry or stay conditions were not followed
Careful preparation helps reduce unnecessary delays.
Before You Travel
Before travelling to Vietnam:
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Review your e-Visa approval carefully
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Ensure your passport details match the visa exactly
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Check the permitted entry points listed on your e-Visa
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Confirm your travel dates fall within the approved validity period
Border authorities make final entry decisions upon arrival.
Important Reminder
Holding a Vietnam e-Visa does not guarantee entry into Vietnam. Border officials grant entry approval upon arrival.
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