It is possible 1) to enter Vietnam VISA FREE for some nationalities, and 2) with e-visa up to 90 days for all others.

Page updated the 18/12/2024

Period of 45 and 90 days VISA-FREE for some nationalities

The government of Vietnam allows a period of 45 days VISA-FREE in 13 countries: Spain, Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus. In addition, the people of Chile and Panama can enjoy a 90 days VISA-FREE in Vietnam.

This means that when the travelers from these countries come to Vietnam you can go directly to the border post, where the officers of border seal your passport, giving a duration of 45 days or 90 days of free stay visa depending on your nationality.

Requirements to enjoy 45 days VISA-FREE

1. A passport valid for at least six months before your expiration date on the date of entry into Vietnam, with at least two blank pages. If your passport expires in less than 6 months, you must renew to be able to enter Vietnam.
2. It is advisable to bring a ticket out to prove that you’re not going to stay in the country longer than the time allowed, as they often do not let you fly if you don’t have a ticket out. You can buy a bus ticket to Cambodia in the page Baolau or book a ticket for 48 hours to your name by approximately€ 14 in this page to test your output.

You can use the exemption as many times as you need

You can enter Vietnam by any step of a border official, and without making any previous stage. in Addition, you can use the exemption as many times as you need. , For example, you can spend a week in Vietnam, to visit another country, and to re-use the waiver to enter and stay in another 15 days. In that aspect, there are no limits, (I experienced in the summer of 2022 first-hand). Each time you enter, it renews you. You can read more in the article with expanded information on the exemption of visa requirements.

E-visa for 90 days, from one or multiple input

Nationals of all countries of the world can apply for e-visa through the official website of e-visas to Vietnam. In the page, you will be able to apply for visas up to 90 days single entry or multiple.

Single-entry and multiple -: PRICE & DIFFERENCES

Cost of e-visa
Single-entry Visa	25$
Multiple entry Visa	50$

• Single-entry: the visa ends after a maximum of 90 days, or at the time you get out of the country. If you take a visa for a single entry, the border police will reflect the completion of the e-visa by means of a stamp. It costs 25$.
• Multiple-entry: the visa ends 90 days from the first entry. Visitors will be able to use the visa for 90 days, regardless of the number of times that enter or leave the country. It costs 50$.

How LONG does it take to get the e-visa?

The visa usually takes 3 to 5 working days from that you complete the full questionnaire and you make the payment. However, during seasons of increased influx holiday (the new year) or after holidays, this process could take more time. I recommend removing it with a minimum of 2 weeks and ideally with a month in advance, so you have time to solve any problem that might occur.

A prerequisite for applying for e-visa

• A passport valid for at least six months before your expiration date on the date of entry into Vietnam, with at least two blank pages. If your passport expires in less than 6 months, you must renew to be able to enter Vietnam.

How to apply your e-Visa to Vietnam?

1. Upload the required images: Provides a recent photo, passport-type, and an image format .jpg of the data page of your passport.
2. Enter your e-mail address: Provide a valid e-mail address to receive communications related to your request.
3. Fill in the required information: please Fill out the application form with your personal details, passport information and trip details.
4. Pay the fee for e-Visa: Pay the appropriate fee using the payment methods accepted on the website.
5. Receives the registration code: After confirming the payment, you will receive a registration code.
6. Check the status of your application: please Use the registration code to check the status of your e-Visa at the official website.
7. Download the e-Visa approved: once approved, download and print your e-Visa to present to enter Vietnam.

Frequently Asked questions About the Visa to Vietnam

Do I need to enter Vietnam on the exact date specified in my application for e-Visa?

It is not necessary to enter the exact day that you put in your e-visa. The period of validity of the e-Visa begins on that day and lasts for a month. That means that you can enter the country any day from that date until the end of the period in which the e-visa is valid.

How can I enter Vietnam before or after the period of validity specified in my e-Visa?

No, you can’t enter Vietnam before the start of the validity period specified on your e-Visa, or after it is finished. If you want to enter Vietnam before the date that is specified in your e-visa, you must apply for another e-visa.

Do you have to wait 30 days to re-apply for an e-visa?

The e-visa can be requested without waiting 30 days. In fact, you can request the following to be in Vietnam. To activate it you just have to leave the country and re-enter.

Is it possible to extend the visa within the country?

Today it is not possible to extend the visa without leaving the country. You can apply for a new e-visa, leave to a third country, and to re-enter it instantly (no waiting 30 days).

What if I’ve been out of the country, could use the same e-visa to enter again if I am still within the period of validity specified in my e-Visa?

If your visa is multiple entry, yes you could exit and enter again with the same e-visa, as long as it is still within the validity period specified in the e-visa. It would not be possible if your visa is single-entry, as in this case, your visa is void at the time that sales of the country).

I’m not sure if the people of my country can apply for e-visa

All countries and territories can apply for e-visa. Therefore, the people of your country, you can also.

I have misspelled my name in the e-visa, will I have problems?

It is more than likely that you have problems to enter, if there are errors in your personal data, like your name (it should be written as in your passport), date of birth, passport number, etc If it has come the e-visa to Vietnam with numbers wrong, I recommend that you apply for a new e-visa.

I changed my plans, and I’m not going to enter in at the point of entry that I put in the request e-visa will I have problems?

In the past this was a great problem. Today, it is possible that visa single entry you can have problems to enter through the border crossing wrong. However, if your visa is multiple entry, you will be able to enter through any border crossing international authorized (for example, an international airport).

I have not applied for e-visa with time and I’ll have to fly soon, what can I do?

The easiest way is to, if possible, try to postpone the flight for a few days. If this is not possible, I recommend you to contact with any agent of visas for Vietnam. Sometimes we are able to process the visas of emergency in a few hours. If you need advice on who to consult, write me to aventurasconalberto@gmail.com and I will make a recommendation.

I’ve noticed that my flight out is a day later than my e-visa, what can I do?

Be beyond the time of your visa is an irregularity. Normally, if it is only a day or two, you’ll be able to pay a small fine at the airport. If you’ve crossed a day for a few days (not more than 10), the fine will be from 500,000 VND ($25 USD) per day, and it is recommended that you arrive at the airport well in advance to make sure you have time to solve this problem (maybe 3 and a half hours before your flight). If you spend the deadline more than 3 days, I recommend that you go to an immigration office in the city with your passport and information on your departure flight. Thus, you will be able to pay the fine in advance and avoid the stress of having to deal with this problem at the airport before your flight.

How Vietnam is usually deny tourist visas?

It is very unlikely that Vietnam denied a tourist visa. When it occurs, it is usually because the person in question was in the country and there are records of conduct that is considered controversial, as it can be to work in an irregular manner, you have exceeded the allowed period in your visa for a long time, or having committed any crime in the country. I personally have never heard of any traveler who come to Vietnam for tourism for the first time, and who has been denied the visa.

If my e-Visa is rejected, or not get to use, what will I be refunded the payment?

Not, in the event that your e-Visa is rejected, do not use, or have any information found to be incorrect, there will be no refund of the payment.

Do I have to wait 30 days between two 2 e-visas or between 2 uses of the visa waiver?

In the past this requirement existed to limit the use of waivers of visa, but was removed on 1 July 2020, when it entered into force the new law of immigration. Therefore, it is not necessary to wait 30 days between entry and entry. On some pages out-of-date still says you have to wait 30 days to be able to use the visa waiver for the second time, and that is what creates this confusion.

You can verify this by visiting the web portal of immigration of the government of Vietnam, where it is stated that: “The Law […] in force from 1 July 2020 […] has been removed from the requsitio that there should be an interval of 30 days between the date of entry and date of exit earlier.”

14. If you still have doubts, what can I do?

In case you need it, you can write to me at aventurasconalberto@gmail.com or enter the group of Facebook in Vietnam for Independent Travelers, and ask your questions without obligation.

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