The Vietnam e-visa costs US$25 for one entry or US$50 for multiple entries, lasts up to 90 days, and has plenty of lookalike sites that charge more. Here is who needs one, how the application works, and how to avoid paying a middleman. Details last checked in October 2026.
Quick Answer
- Fee: US$25 single entry, US$50 multiple entry (government fees)
- Validity: Up to 90 days per entry
- Processing: About 3 working days, per the Vietnam tourism authority
- Exemptions: Some nationalities enter visa-free, for example 45 days for UK, Germany, France and Japan citizens (per Vietcetera)
- Watch out for: Intermediary sites that add fees; use the government portal
What Is the Vietnam E-Visa?
The Vietnam e-visa is an electronic tourist visa you apply for online, pay for through a government payment gateway, and print as a PDF before travel. The Vietnam tourism authority says it is available to everyone who does not already qualify for visa-free entry, and Vietcetera adds that it is accepted at international airports, land border gates and seaports.
A visa exemption is the reverse: certain nationalities can enter for a fixed number of days with no visa at all. If you qualify, you skip the e-visa entirely.
Ho Chi Minh City’s riverfront towers at dusk, a common first stop for visitors arriving on an e-visa
How Much Does a Vietnam E-Visa Cost and How Long Does It Last?
| E-visa type | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Single entry | US$25 | Up to 90 days |
| Multiple entry | US$50 | Up to 90 days per entry |
Both fees are described as non-refundable by Vietcetera. The Vietnam tourism authority gives the same figures and says processing takes about 3 working days.
Do You Even Need a Vietnam E-Visa? Visa-Free Options
According to Vietcetera’s 2026 guide, these exemptions exist for ordinary passports:
- 45 days: citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, under a policy running 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028
- 30 days: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos citizens (ASEAN reciprocal)
- Phu Quoc Island: up to 30 days for travelers arriving directly at Phu Quoc
This is a single secondary source, and exemption lists change. Check your own nationality on an official government page before you skip the e-visa.
How Do You Apply for a Vietnam E-Visa Step by Step?
- Prepare a high-resolution scan of your passport data page and a recent portrait photo on a plain white background.
- Open the official government e-visa portal, not a lookalike.
- Fill in your personal details, itinerary, Vietnamese address and entry and exit checkpoints.
- Pay the government fee through the official payment gateway.
- Save your registration code, then download and print the approved PDF.
Which Website Is the Official Vietnam E-Visa Portal?
Sources disagree on the address. The Vietnam tourism authority’s visa page names evisa.gov.vn as the official portal and lists thithucdientu.gov.vn as another official site. Vietcetera’s guide names evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn instead. Because the two differ, confirm the address on a government page before you enter passport details or pay, and treat any site that charges more than US$25 or US$50 as an intermediary. The tourism authority warns that such sites charge extra fees.
What Should You Prepare Before You Fly to Vietnam?
Beyond the visa, line up the practical pieces. Sort out mobile data before landing, arrange an airport transfer if you arrive late, and pre-book a headline tour such as a Ha Long Bay cruise. Our travel insurance guide explains what a policy covers if flights or tours change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Vietnam e-visa in 2026?
A single-entry Vietnam e-visa costs US$25 and a multiple-entry e-visa costs US$50, according to the Vietnam tourism authority’s visa page. Both are described as non-refundable government fees.
How long is a Vietnam e-visa valid?
Up to 90 days per entry, and it can be single or multiple entry, per the Vietnam tourism authority.
How long does a Vietnam e-visa take to process?
The Vietnam tourism authority’s visa page says about 3 working days. Apply well before your flight rather than relying on that estimate.
Which countries can enter Vietnam without an e-visa?
One 2026 guide from Vietcetera lists a 45-day unilateral exemption for citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, running from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028. Confirm your nationality on a government page before you travel.
Are third-party Vietnam visa websites legitimate?
Many are intermediaries that charge extra fees on top of the government fee, and the Vietnam tourism authority warns about them. Start from the government portal and compare the address against an official page.
Final Thoughts
Check whether your passport qualifies for visa-free entry first. If not, apply for the e-visa on the government portal, pay only the US$25 or US$50 fee, and allow at least a week so the roughly 3 working days of processing is not a gamble. Always confirm current rules on an official site before you book flights.
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