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- Who Needs a Vietnam E-Visa — and Who Doesn’t
- The 80 Eligible Countries for Vietnam’s E-Visa in 2026
- Step-by-Step: How to Apply on the Official E-Visa Website
- Paying the Fee and What to Do After You Submit
- Visa Exemption Countries and Stay Durations in 2026
- Visa-on-Arrival vs. E-Visa — What’s the Real Difference?
- Arriving in Vietnam — Immigration, Customs, and What to Expect at the Airport
- 2026 Budget Reality — Visa Costs at Every Tier
- Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Paying the Fee and What to Do After You Submit
- Visa Exemption Countries and Stay Durations in 2026
- Visa-on-Arrival vs. E-Visa — What’s the Real Difference?
- Arriving in Vietnam — Immigration, Customs, and What to Expect at the Airport
- 2026 Budget Reality — Visa Costs at Every Tier
- Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
- Frequently Asked Questions
Vietnam‘s immigration rules have tripped up more than a few travellers since the 2023 policy overhaul, and 2026 has added its own wrinkle: dozens of unofficial “e-visa helper” websites now outrank the real government portal in search results, charging two to three times the official fee for doing absolutely nothing extra. Meanwhile, travellers from countries like the UK, France, and Japan are still Googling whether the old 15-day exemption applies to them — it doesn’t anymore, and hasn’t for years. This guide cuts through all of it. You’ll find the exact steps to apply, the correct fees in both VND and USD, the full list of visa-exempt nationalities, and a clear picture of what happens once you land.
Who Needs a Vietnam E-Visa — and Who Doesn’t
Not everyone arriving in Vietnam needs to apply for anything in advance. Your visa situation falls into one of three categories: visa exemption, e-visa, or visa-on-arrival. Getting these mixed up wastes time and money.
Visa Exemption applies to citizens of specific countries who can enter Vietnam without any visa, up to a defined number of days. No application, no fee, no portal — just a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. The exemption durations range from 14 days to 90 days depending on your nationality (see the dedicated section below).
E-Visa is for citizens of 80 eligible countries who don’t qualify for exemption, or who want a longer stay than their exemption allows. You apply online before you travel, pay US$25 (approximately VND 630,000), and receive an electronic visa valid for up to 90 days, single entry.
Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) is often misunderstood. It is not a service where you simply show up at the airport and ask for a visa. VOA requires a pre-approval letter arranged through a licensed Vietnamese travel agent before you fly. It is generally used by people who are not e-visa eligible or who need a visa type — such as a business visa or a long-validity multiple-entry stamp — that the e-visa programme doesn’t currently cover.
If you’re a tourist from one of the 80 eligible countries, the e-visa is almost always your cleanest, cheapest, and most reliable option.
The 80 Eligible Countries for Vietnam’s E-Visa in 2026
Before August 2023, only 13 nationalities could apply for a Vietnam e-visa. That number jumped to 80 as part of a broader push to grow international tourism. Those rules remain in place for 2026. If your country is on this list, you can apply online:
Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China (including Hong Kong and Macau passport holders — Chinese national ID cards are not accepted), Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor Leste, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.
One important nuance for Chinese passport holders: the e-visa portal accepts passport holders from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. If you hold only a Chinese national identity card, you cannot use the e-visa system and will need to go through a Vietnamese consulate or use the VOA approval letter route.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply on the Official E-Visa Website
Set aside about 20 to 30 minutes, a quiet space, and have your passport and photo ready before you start. Rushing this leads to typos, and typos lead to rejection.
- A scanned or photographed copy of your passport data page — the full page, clearly showing your photo, name, passport number, date of birth, expiry date, and the machine-readable zone at the bottom. No shadows, no cut-off edges.
- A digital portrait photo: 4×6 cm, plain white background, no glasses, facing forward, taken recently. Not a selfie cropped from a holiday photo.
- Date of birth, gender, nationality
- Passport number and expiry date
- Intended entry and exit dates (must fall within the 90-day window)
- Port of entry — choose from the dropdown list. Options include Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), Da Nang International Airport, Cam Ranh International Airport (Nha Trang), Ha Long International Seaport, and Moc Bai land border gate, among others.
- Port of exit — this does not need to match your port of entry. Vietnam allows you to enter in Hanoi and leave from Ho Chi Minh City.
- Purpose of visit (select Tourism)
- Your home address and a valid email address you check regularly
Paying the Fee and What to Do After You Submit
Once you confirm your details, the portal takes you to the payment screen. The e-visa fee in 2026 is US$25 (approximately VND 630,000) for a single-entry visa valid for up to 90 days. This fee is non-refundable — if your application is rejected or you decide not to travel, you do not get the money back.
Payment is made by international debit or credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and JCB are all accepted. Make sure your card is enabled for international online transactions. Some travellers have had cards declined because their bank flagged a transaction to a Vietnamese government domain as unusual — a quick call to your bank before you apply prevents that headache.
After a successful payment, the system generates a registration code. Save this immediately — screenshot it, write it down, email it to yourself. This code is your only way to check your application status and retrieve your approved visa.
Standard processing takes 3 working days. Apply at least 7 to 10 days before your travel date to account for weekends, Vietnamese public holidays, and any back-and-forth if the system flags an issue with your documents.
To check your status, return to https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/, click “E-visa search/print,” and enter your registration code, date of birth, and email address. Once the status shows approved, download the PDF and print a physical copy. Some airlines check for a printed e-visa at check-in before they let you board. A screenshot on your phone is not always accepted.
Visa Exemption Countries and Stay Durations in 2026
If your country appears on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, you can land without any prior application. The 2023 policy changes extended stays significantly for many nationalities, and those extensions remain active in 2026. Here’s how the tiers break down:
- 90 days: Chile
- 45 days: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belarus
- 30 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- 21 days: Philippines
- 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar
To use a visa exemption you still need a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Vietnam, and immigration officers can ask for proof of onward or return travel. Have your flight booking or e-ticket on your phone ready to show at the counter. There’s no fee, no website, and no advance paperwork required — but arriving unprepared can slow you down.
Notice that several countries appear on both the visa exemption list and the e-visa eligibility list — Japan, South Korea, UK, France, and others. If you’re from one of these countries and your trip is under your exemption limit, skip the e-visa entirely. If you want to stay longer than your exemption allows, apply for an e-visa instead (up to 90 days).
Visa-on-Arrival vs. E-Visa — What’s the Real Difference?
The internet is full of outdated blog posts treating VOA and e-visa as interchangeable. They are not. Understanding the difference will save you from showing up at an airport with no valid entry document.
Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) requires a pre-approval letter obtained from a licensed Vietnamese travel agent before you fly. The agent submits your details to the Immigration Department, and if approved, sends you a letter. Without that letter in hand, you cannot receive a VOA stamp — full stop. You cannot walk up to the VOA counter without it and expect anything useful to happen.
The process at the airport for VOA holders goes like this: locate the “Visa on Arrival” or “Landing Visa” counter before joining the regular immigration queue. Submit your pre-approval letter, original passport, two passport-sized photos (4×6 cm), and a completed entry/exit form. Pay the stamping fee in cash — USD or VND both work. Then wait. Depending on the queue, this takes anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour. At Tan Son Nhat during peak season, that wait can stretch uncomfortably long.
VOA stamping fees for 2026 (based on current 2024/2025 rates):
- Single-entry up to 90 days: US$25 (approximately VND 630,000)
- Multiple-entry up to 90 days: US$50 (approximately VND 1,260,000)
- Multiple-entry up to 1 year: US$135 (approximately VND 3,402,000)
VOA only makes sense in 2026 if you genuinely need a visa type or duration that the e-visa system cannot provide, or if your nationality falls outside the 80 eligible countries for e-visa.
Arriving in Vietnam — Immigration, Customs, and What to Expect at the Airport
E-visa holders: Go straight to the standard immigration counters. Hand the officer your printed e-visa and your passport. They will check your details, scan your documents, stamp your passport, and send you on your way. Keep your printed e-visa — don’t fold it into your bag where you can’t reach it quickly.
Visa exemption holders: Also proceed directly to the regular immigration counters. Just your passport. Be ready to show your onward flight booking if asked — not all officers request it, but some do, particularly if your stay approaches your maximum exemption limit.
VOA holders: Find the “Visa on Arrival” counter before joining any immigration queue. Complete the process there first, get your stamp, then join the regular immigration line.
After immigration: baggage claim, then customs. Most tourists walk straight through the “Nothing to Declare” green channel. If you’re bringing in high-value electronics, large sums of cash (over US$5,000), or goods for trade, use the red channel and declare accurately.
For getting into the city from the major airports, Grab and Gojek ride-hailing apps offer transparent, fixed-price journeys — download either app before you fly and connect to airport Wi-Fi on arrival to book. Mai Linh (green taxis) and Vinasun (white taxis) are the two reputable metered taxi companies if you prefer not to use apps. Confirm the meter is running or agree on a price before you get in. Airport bus services to city centres are the cheapest option and perfectly reliable for travellers without heavy luggage.
2026 Budget Reality — Visa Costs at Every Tier
Here’s a clear look at what entering Vietnam costs in visa fees for different traveller types, using 2026 figures based on the current 2024/2025 fee structure (exchange rate: 1 USD = 25,200 VND):
- Visa Exemption (eligible nationalities, short stays): VND 0 / US$0. Nothing to pay, no portal required.
- E-Visa (single entry, up to 90 days): VND 630,000 / US$25. Paid online via the official portal. Non-refundable.
- VOA Stamping Fee — Single Entry (up to 90 days): VND 630,000 / US$25. Paid in cash at the airport. Does not include the agent’s approval letter fee.
- VOA Stamping Fee — Multiple Entry (up to 90 days): VND 1,260,000 / US$50. Cash only at airport.
- VOA Stamping Fee — Multiple Entry (up to 1 year): VND 3,402,000 / US$135. For longer-term visitors who need multiple-entry flexibility.
For the vast majority of tourists — someone spending two to six weeks in Vietnam on a single trip — the e-visa at US$25 is the practical choice. It removes airport queues, requires no agent, and is processed entirely before you board your flight.
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
The Vietnam Immigration Department does reject e-visa applications, and when they do, you don’t get a refund. These are the errors that cause the most problems:
- Name mismatches: Entering your name differently from your passport — swapping first and last name order, omitting a middle name, or leaving out a hyphen — is the single most common reason for rejection or problems at immigration.
- Poor quality passport scan: A blurry photo of your passport taken at an angle under bad lighting will be rejected by the system. Lay your passport flat on a white surface, use good lighting, and photograph it straight-on. Every character in the machine-readable zone at the bottom needs to be legible.
- Portrait photo not meeting requirements: No glasses, white background, facing directly forward, no shadows. A selfie from Instagram won’t work. If the system rejects your photo, re-take it against a plain white wall in daylight.
- Wrong port of entry: You must select the actual port through which you will enter Vietnam — your arrival airport or border crossing. If you book flights into Da Nang but select Noi Bai on your e-visa, you will have a problem at immigration. This is non-negotiable.
- Passport expiry too soon: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Vietnam. An officer will turn you away at check-in if this condition isn’t met, regardless of your e-visa.
- Applying too late: Standard processing is 3 working days, but it can run longer. Apply 7 to 10 days before travel. If you apply 48 hours before departure and there’s a processing delay or a document issue, you have no safety net.
- Using a third-party site: Beyond the extra cost, some unofficial sites introduce errors by re-entering your information manually. Always use the official URL: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extend my Vietnam e-visa once I’m inside the country?
E-visa extensions inside Vietnam are not straightforwardly available through the standard tourist visa system. If you need more time, the practical options are to exit Vietnam and re-enter on a new e-visa, or to visit a local immigration office to enquire about an extension. Rules on this can change, so check with the Vietnam Immigration Department directly during your trip.
Do I need to print my e-visa or is a digital copy on my phone acceptable?
Print a physical copy. Some airlines require a printed e-visa to issue your boarding pass, particularly on international routes into Vietnam. Vietnamese immigration officers may also ask for the printed version. A digital copy on your phone is a useful backup, but shouldn’t be your only copy.
Can I change my port of entry after my e-visa has been approved?
No. The port of entry is fixed once your e-visa is issued. If your travel plans change and you’ll be entering through a different airport or border crossing, you will need to apply for a new e-visa with the correct port selected. The original application fee is non-refundable.
What happens if my Vietnam e-visa application is rejected?
The US$25 application fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome. If rejected, you can reapply — but fix whatever caused the rejection first, whether that’s document quality, a name mismatch, or a passport validity issue. Alternatively, check whether you qualify for a visa exemption or need to use the VOA route instead.
Is the Vietnam e-visa valid for land border crossings, not just airports?
Yes. The Vietnam e-visa covers entry through a range of approved ports, including designated land border crossings such as Moc Bai (bordering Cambodia) and several others. When you fill in your application, select your actual entry point from the dropdown list — it includes both airports and approved land border gates. Verify your specific crossing is on the approved list before you apply.
- Go to the official portal: Open https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ in a browser. Select English from the language menu if it doesn’t default to it.
- Start the application: Click “For foreigners,” then “E-visa issuance.” Read the on-screen instructions — they’re brief but relevant — then click “Next.”
- Prepare your documents before uploading:
- A scanned or photographed copy of your passport data page — the full page, clearly showing your photo, name, passport number, date of birth, expiry date, and the machine-readable zone at the bottom. No shadows, no cut-off edges.
- A digital portrait photo: 4×6 cm, plain white background, no glasses, facing forward, taken recently. Not a selfie cropped from a holiday photo.
- Upload both files through the portal’s upload fields. Check the file size limits shown on screen — typically under 2MB per file. If your scanned passport is larger, compress it before uploading.
- Fill in your personal details accurately: This is where most errors happen. Enter your full name exactly as it appears in your passport — including middle names, hyphens, and capitalisation. Fill in:
- Date of birth, gender, nationality
- Passport number and expiry date
- Intended entry and exit dates (must fall within the 90-day window)
- Port of entry — choose from the dropdown list. Options include Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), Da Nang International Airport, Cam Ranh International Airport (Nha Trang), Ha Long International Seaport, and Moc Bai land border gate, among others.
- Port of exit — this does not need to match your port of entry. Vietnam allows you to enter in Hanoi and leave from Ho Chi Minh City.
- Purpose of visit (select Tourism)
- Your home address and a valid email address you check regularly
📷 Photo by Elist Nguyen on Unsplash. - Review everything: The system will show you a summary page before payment. Read every field against your passport. One wrong digit in your passport number means rejection.
Paying the Fee and What to Do After You Submit
Once you confirm your details, the portal takes you to the payment screen. The e-visa fee in 2026 is US$25 (approximately VND 630,000) for a single-entry visa valid for up to 90 days. This fee is non-refundable — if your application is rejected or you decide not to travel, you do not get the money back.
Payment is made by international debit or credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and JCB are all accepted. Make sure your card is enabled for international online transactions. Some travellers have had cards declined because their bank flagged a transaction to a Vietnamese government domain as unusual — a quick call to your bank before you apply prevents that headache.
After a successful payment, the system generates a registration code. Save this immediately — screenshot it, write it down, email it to yourself. This code is your only way to check your application status and retrieve your approved visa.
Standard processing takes 3 working days. Apply at least 7 to 10 days before your travel date to account for weekends, Vietnamese public holidays, and any back-and-forth if the system flags an issue with your documents.
To check your status, return to https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/, click “E-visa search/print,” and enter your registration code, date of birth, and email address. Once the status shows approved, download the PDF and print a physical copy. Some airlines check for a printed e-visa at check-in before they let you board. A screenshot on your phone is not always accepted.
Visa Exemption Countries and Stay Durations in 2026
If your country appears on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, you can land without any prior application. The 2023 policy changes extended stays significantly for many nationalities, and those extensions remain active in 2026. Here’s how the tiers break down:
- 90 days: Chile
- 45 days: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belarus
- 30 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- 21 days: Philippines
- 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar
To use a visa exemption you still need a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Vietnam, and immigration officers can ask for proof of onward or return travel. Have your flight booking or e-ticket on your phone ready to show at the counter. There’s no fee, no website, and no advance paperwork required — but arriving unprepared can slow you down.
Notice that several countries appear on both the visa exemption list and the e-visa eligibility list — Japan, South Korea, UK, France, and others. If you’re from one of these countries and your trip is under your exemption limit, skip the e-visa entirely. If you want to stay longer than your exemption allows, apply for an e-visa instead (up to 90 days).
Visa-on-Arrival vs. E-Visa — What’s the Real Difference?
The internet is full of outdated blog posts treating VOA and e-visa as interchangeable. They are not. Understanding the difference will save you from showing up at an airport with no valid entry document.
Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) requires a pre-approval letter obtained from a licensed Vietnamese travel agent before you fly. The agent submits your details to the Immigration Department, and if approved, sends you a letter. Without that letter in hand, you cannot receive a VOA stamp — full stop. You cannot walk up to the VOA counter without it and expect anything useful to happen.
The process at the airport for VOA holders goes like this: locate the “Visa on Arrival” or “Landing Visa” counter before joining the regular immigration queue. Submit your pre-approval letter, original passport, two passport-sized photos (4×6 cm), and a completed entry/exit form. Pay the stamping fee in cash — USD or VND both work. Then wait. Depending on the queue, this takes anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour. At Tan Son Nhat during peak season, that wait can stretch uncomfortably long.
VOA stamping fees for 2026 (based on current 2024/2025 rates):
- Single-entry up to 90 days: US$25 (approximately VND 630,000)
- Multiple-entry up to 90 days: US$50 (approximately VND 1,260,000)
- Multiple-entry up to 1 year: US$135 (approximately VND 3,402,000)
VOA only makes sense in 2026 if you genuinely need a visa type or duration that the e-visa system cannot provide, or if your nationality falls outside the 80 eligible countries for e-visa.
Arriving in Vietnam — Immigration, Customs, and What to Expect at the Airport
E-visa holders: Go straight to the standard immigration counters. Hand the officer your printed e-visa and your passport. They will check your details, scan your documents, stamp your passport, and send you on your way. Keep your printed e-visa — don’t fold it into your bag where you can’t reach it quickly.
Visa exemption holders: Also proceed directly to the regular immigration counters. Just your passport. Be ready to show your onward flight booking if asked — not all officers request it, but some do, particularly if your stay approaches your maximum exemption limit.
VOA holders: Find the “Visa on Arrival” counter before joining any immigration queue. Complete the process there first, get your stamp, then join the regular immigration line.
After immigration: baggage claim, then customs. Most tourists walk straight through the “Nothing to Declare” green channel. If you’re bringing in high-value electronics, large sums of cash (over US$5,000), or goods for trade, use the red channel and declare accurately.
For getting into the city from the major airports, Grab and Gojek ride-hailing apps offer transparent, fixed-price journeys — download either app before you fly and connect to airport Wi-Fi on arrival to book. Mai Linh (green taxis) and Vinasun (white taxis) are the two reputable metered taxi companies if you prefer not to use apps. Confirm the meter is running or agree on a price before you get in. Airport bus services to city centres are the cheapest option and perfectly reliable for travellers without heavy luggage.
2026 Budget Reality — Visa Costs at Every Tier
Here’s a clear look at what entering Vietnam costs in visa fees for different traveller types, using 2026 figures based on the current 2024/2025 fee structure (exchange rate: 1 USD = 25,200 VND):
- Visa Exemption (eligible nationalities, short stays): VND 0 / US$0. Nothing to pay, no portal required.
- E-Visa (single entry, up to 90 days): VND 630,000 / US$25. Paid online via the official portal. Non-refundable.
- VOA Stamping Fee — Single Entry (up to 90 days): VND 630,000 / US$25. Paid in cash at the airport. Does not include the agent’s approval letter fee.
- VOA Stamping Fee — Multiple Entry (up to 90 days): VND 1,260,000 / US$50. Cash only at airport.
- VOA Stamping Fee — Multiple Entry (up to 1 year): VND 3,402,000 / US$135. For longer-term visitors who need multiple-entry flexibility.
For the vast majority of tourists — someone spending two to six weeks in Vietnam on a single trip — the e-visa at US$25 is the practical choice. It removes airport queues, requires no agent, and is processed entirely before you board your flight.
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
The Vietnam Immigration Department does reject e-visa applications, and when they do, you don’t get a refund. These are the errors that cause the most problems:
- Name mismatches: Entering your name differently from your passport — swapping first and last name order, omitting a middle name, or leaving out a hyphen — is the single most common reason for rejection or problems at immigration.
- Poor quality passport scan: A blurry photo of your passport taken at an angle under bad lighting will be rejected by the system. Lay your passport flat on a white surface, use good lighting, and photograph it straight-on. Every character in the machine-readable zone at the bottom needs to be legible.
- Portrait photo not meeting requirements: No glasses, white background, facing directly forward, no shadows. A selfie from Instagram won’t work. If the system rejects your photo, re-take it against a plain white wall in daylight.
- Wrong port of entry: You must select the actual port through which you will enter Vietnam — your arrival airport or border crossing. If you book flights into Da Nang but select Noi Bai on your e-visa, you will have a problem at immigration. This is non-negotiable.
- Passport expiry too soon: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Vietnam. An officer will turn you away at check-in if this condition isn’t met, regardless of your e-visa.
- Applying too late: Standard processing is 3 working days, but it can run longer. Apply 7 to 10 days before travel. If you apply 48 hours before departure and there’s a processing delay or a document issue, you have no safety net.
- Using a third-party site: Beyond the extra cost, some unofficial sites introduce errors by re-entering your information manually. Always use the official URL: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extend my Vietnam e-visa once I’m inside the country?
E-visa extensions inside Vietnam are not straightforwardly available through the standard tourist visa system. If you need more time, the practical options are to exit Vietnam and re-enter on a new e-visa, or to visit a local immigration office to enquire about an extension. Rules on this can change, so check with the Vietnam Immigration Department directly during your trip.
Do I need to print my e-visa or is a digital copy on my phone acceptable?
Print a physical copy. Some airlines require a printed e-visa to issue your boarding pass, particularly on international routes into Vietnam. Vietnamese immigration officers may also ask for the printed version. A digital copy on your phone is a useful backup, but shouldn’t be your only copy.
Can I change my port of entry after my e-visa has been approved?
No. The port of entry is fixed once your e-visa is issued. If your travel plans change and you’ll be entering through a different airport or border crossing, you will need to apply for a new e-visa with the correct port selected. The original application fee is non-refundable.
What happens if my Vietnam e-visa application is rejected?
The US$25 application fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome. If rejected, you can reapply — but fix whatever caused the rejection first, whether that’s document quality, a name mismatch, or a passport validity issue. Alternatively, check whether you qualify for a visa exemption or need to use the VOA route instead.
Is the Vietnam e-visa valid for land border crossings, not just airports?
Yes. The Vietnam e-visa covers entry through a range of approved ports, including designated land border crossings such as Moc Bai (bordering Cambodia) and several others. When you fill in your application, select your actual entry point from the dropdown list — it includes both airports and approved land border gates. Verify your specific crossing is on the approved list before you apply.
