In the digital age, applying for a visa has become easier than ever with the advent of E-Visa. However, many travelers are still confused about the process and conditions involved. In this article, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about E-Visa in Vietnam, from the list of eligible countries, and entry points, to the visa application process and processing time. Let’s explore!
1. Which countries does E-Visa apply to?
With a separate visa policy, making an electronic tourist visa to Vietnam only applies to citizens of the following countries:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- East Timor
- Estonia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia (The former Yugoslav Republic of)
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Micronesia (Federated States of)
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- UAE
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- USA
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
2. Which border gates in Vietnam allow foreigners to exit and enter the country with an E-Visa?
37 Vietnam border gates that allow foreigners to exit and enter the country with an e-Visa include:
- Airway border gates: Cam Ranh International Airport, Can Tho International Airport, Cat Bi International Airport, Da Nang International Airport, Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), Phu Bai International Airport (Thua Thien Hue), Phu Quoc International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport (HCMC).
- Seaway border gates: Cam Pha Seaport (Quang Ninh), Chan May Seaport (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang Seaport (Da Nang), Duong Dong Seaport (Kien Giang), Dung Quat Seaport (Quang Ngai), Hai Phong Seaport (Hai Phong), Ho Chi Minh City Seaport (Ho Chi Minh City), Hon Gai Seaport (Quang Ninh), Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa), Nghi Son Seaport (Thanh Hoa), Quy Nhon Seaport (Binh Dinh), Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh), Vung Tau Seaport (Ba Ria – Vung Tau).).
- Land border gates: Bo Y International Landport (Kon Tum), Cau Treo International Landport (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo International Landport (Quang Binh), Ha Tien International Landport (Kien Giang), Huu Nghi International Landport (Lang Son), La Lay International Landport (Quang Tri), Lao Bao International Landport (Quang Tri), Lao Cai International Landport (Lao Cai), Mong Cai International Landport (Quang Ninh), Moc Bai International Landport (Tay Ninh), Na Meo International Landport (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can International Landport (Nghe An), Song Tien International Landport (An Giang), Tay Trang International Landport (Dien Bien), Tinh Bien International Landport (An Giang), Xa Mat International Landport (Tay Ninh).
3. What are the conditions for being granted an e-Visa in Vietnam?
To be granted an E-visa Vietnam, the applicant for an e-visa must satisfy the following conditions:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the expected date of entry: The passport must have blank pages for entry stamps. This is a mandatory requirement to ensure that foreigners can stay in Vietnam during the validity period of the E-visa.
- Not subject to a ban on entry into Vietnam according to the provisions of Article 21 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. Those who have violated Vietnamese law or have a history of being denied entry may not be granted an E-visa.
- Vietnam E-visas are granted for the following purposes: Tourism, work, visiting relatives, studying, working, doing business, and transit.
- Documents proving the purpose of entry are required: round-trip air ticket, tourist invitation letter, documents related to work, study, labor, business, etc.
4. How long is an E-Visa valid for?
Vietnam e-visa is valid for single or multiple entries, with a duration of no more than 90 days.
5. How long does it take to issue a Vietnam e-visa?
The processing and issuance time for a Vietnam E-visa usually takes from 3 to 5 working days. However, in some special cases, the e-visa time may be longer. Depending on the number of applications and the work load of the Immigration Department at that time.
6. Where to apply for e-Visa?
The Immigration Department – Ministry of Public Security is the authority to issue Vietnam e-visas. In addition, if you encounter difficulties in filling out the online visa application form, you can seek support from reputable visa service companies.
Having read this far, if you still have questions about e-Visa and do not know where to apply for a visa, do not hesitate to contact Muine Express – a visa service unit with many years of experience in the profession. Possessing a team of experienced and well-trained visa specialists, when accompanying Muine Express, you will be fully supported from A-Z, helping the visa application process go smoothly. In particular, the visa fee at Muine Express is always guaranteed to be reasonable for a quality service.
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For more information about e Visa, please pick up the phone and call the 24/7 national support hotline, Muine Express hotline +84 982 163 468 (ENG/RUS) or +84 987 657 369 (RUS)!
