For the initial review
Nationality and current location, passport expiry date, planned entry and departure dates, intended first port of entry, single or multiple entry, existing application status and immigration history.
Preparing a new electronic visa application
Vietnam eVisa Application
A Vietnam eVisa is prepared online before travel and may be valid for up to 90 days. It can permit a single entry or multiple entries.
Errors in passport details, dates, photographs or itinerary information may result in a correction request, delay or problems shortly before departure. We therefore review the case and documents first, then confirm whether the application can be accepted for standard processing or requires a separate urgent service.
Standard processing has no approval guarantee. Urgent processing is a separate service after preliminary review.
Application review before payment
Personal replies from Anton or Anna
Independent service, not a government website
Definition
What is a Vietnam eVisa?
A Vietnam eVisa is an electronic document issued by the Vietnamese immigration authority. It shows the traveller's details, validity period and permitted number of entries.
- Single-entry - one entry.
- Multiple-entry - several entries during the visa-validity period.
The maximum validity is 90 days. The actual dates are requested in the application and shown on the issued eVisa.
Official portal
Can I apply independently?
Yes. The official website for independent applications is:
https://evisa.gov.vn
Anton and Anna are not a government authority. Independent application may suit a straightforward case when the documents are correctly prepared, enough time remains before travel and the applicant understands the English-language form.
Our service is not limited to copying passport details. We review the case before submission, help select the dates and entry type, check photographs and consider previous applications and immigration history.
Who can apply for a new eVisa?
The government's new eVisa application system is intended for foreign nationals who are outside Vietnam and plan to enter the country.
A new eVisa does not automatically extend a lawful stay while the traveller remains inside Vietnam. When the applicant is already in the country, we separately review the current status, final permitted day of stay, departure needs, planned re-entry date, new eVisa suitability and whether a visa run or another lawful route is needed.
Documents
What is required for the review and application?
For the application
A passport, a colour image of the passport biographical page, a recent portrait photograph, travel dates and itinerary details, an intended address in Vietnam and contact information.
Do not send passport documents to an unknown intermediary before confirming who receives them and under what terms.
Vietnam eVisa photo requirements
Portrait photograph
Recent colour photograph, 4 × 6 cm.
JPG or JPEG.
File size below 2 MB.
Face looking directly at the camera.
Light or white background.
No glasses or head covering.
Sharp image without strong shadows or filters.
Passport biographical page
Without glare, fingers or other objects.
With all four corners visible.
With readable details.
Without graphic editing.
Passport validity
How much passport validity is required?
Official condition
The requested eVisa must expire at least 30 days before the passport expiry date.
Service condition
Anton and Anna accept a new application only when the passport will remain valid for at least six months on the planned entry date.
This is an internal service requirement, not a universal official Vietnamese rule.
Airline and transit rules
Airlines and transit countries may impose additional requirements. Check them separately based on the itinerary, baggage arrangements, transit area and separate tickets.
What we review before submission
The name, passport number and dates.
Passport validity.
Portrait and passport images.
Requested visa period.
Single or multiple entry.
Intended first port of entry.
Active applications and correction requests.
The applicant's current location.
Immigration history.
We then confirm whether the application can be accepted, whether standard or urgent processing is available, what must be corrected and the exact price.
Common Vietnam eVisa application mistakes
Details do not match the passport
A missing name element, spelling difference, incorrect passport number or date may create a mismatch in the issued document.
Incorrect visa dates
The start date may fall after arrival or the expiry date before departure. Entering later does not extend the printed expiry date.
Wrong entry type
A single-entry eVisa cannot be reused after departure. Multiple entry is required when the traveller plans to leave and return during the visa-validity period.
Unsuitable images
Blur, glasses, head coverings, shadows, glare, a cropped passport page or unreadable details may cause a correction request.
Another application already exists
Overlapping applications may complicate the case. Do not submit a new application before checking the existing one.
Immigration history is not disclosed
An overstay, fine or denied entry does not always make approval impossible, but it must be disclosed before submission.
Single-entry or multiple-entry
Single-entry
Suitable for one entry. Once the traveller leaves Vietnam, the used eVisa cannot be used again even if the expiry date has not passed.
Multiple-entry
Needed for regional trips, departure and return, several border crossings, cruises or complex itineraries.
How to choose the eVisa dates
The actual date of passport control.
Planned departure.
Possible flight changes.
Repeat entries.
A reasonable itinerary margin.
The eVisa cannot be used before its start date. A traveller who qualifies for visa exemption may enter earlier under that separate regime, but the eVisa does not activate automatically while the person remains inside Vietnam.
How to choose a border checkpoint
An eVisa may be used only at international airports, land checkpoints and seaports included in the current government-approved list.
The departure checkpoint does not have to match the arrival checkpoint, but both must permit eVisa use. If the intended first port of entry changes after submission, review the situation before travel.
A fixed complete list is not reproduced on the page because it may be updated.
Process
How the process works with Anton and Anna
1. Initial review
You provide nationality, current location, passport details, travel dates, entry type and information about previous applications.
2. Documents and decision
We review the case, confirm whether it can be accepted and request the portrait photograph, passport page and required details.
3. Pre-submission check
We check passport data, dates, images, entry type, checkpoint and application history.
4. Payment and submission
After the terms and payment are agreed, the application is submitted to the immigration system. Processing begins after actual submission, not after the first message or payment transfer.
5. Monitoring and result
We monitor the application, report correction requests and send the issued eVisa for immediate review.
Standard service
Standard Vietnam eVisa service price
Single-entry
$70
Practical processing time: 7-10 business days after actual submission.
Multiple-entry
$105
Practical processing time: 7-10 business days after actual submission.
Prices are shown in USD per applicant and include the government fee. The final exact amount is always confirmed before payment.
An initial case review.
Review of passport details, photographs and dates.
Application preparation and submission.
The government fee.
Status monitoring.
Delivery of the issued eVisa.
Standard processing is provided without an approval guarantee.
The standard service includes up to three correction requests. A fourth correction request or no result after more than 10 business days may require a separate review and become a separate paid service.
After a correction request, the new processing period begins upon actual resubmission.
Need faster processing or an approval guarantee?
Standard processing takes 7-10 business days and does not include an approval guarantee. If your travel date is close or you need a service with an approval guarantee after preliminary review, see the urgent processing options.
When urgent eVisa processing may be needed
After individual review, available options may include 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 1 business day, 2 business days or 3 business days.
The urgent processing time is confirmed only after review and written acceptance. It begins after actual submission.
How to check the issued eVisa
Full name.
Passport number.
Nationality and date of birth.
Start and expiry dates.
Single or multiple entry.
All other details.
Keep a copy on your phone, in the message history or cloud storage, and print at least one paper copy.
If the application is returned or remains under review
A correction request is not a refusal. The immigration authority may request a new photograph, passport image or clarification of personal details, accommodation address, dates or port of entry.
After correction, the new processing period begins upon actual resubmission. Do not create another application before reviewing the existing one, because overlapping applications may complicate the case.
For the standard service, first allow the practical period of 7-10 business days. Up to three correction requests are included; a fourth request or no result after more than 10 business days is reviewed separately.
Examples
Approved eVisa examples
Anonymised examples show the document structure, placement of the main details, validity period and single- or multiple-entry designation. Passport details and other identifying information are hidden.
FAQ
What is a Vietnam eVisa?+
It is an electronic entry document that may permit single or multiple entry and may be valid for up to 90 days.
Can I apply independently?+
Yes. The official address is https://evisa.gov.vn.
Can I apply while I am in Vietnam?+
A new eVisa application is intended for foreign nationals outside the country and does not automatically extend the current stay.
Which documents are required?+
A passport, portrait photograph, passport-page image, travel dates and itinerary information.
How long can an eVisa be valid?+
Up to 90 days. The actual validity is determined by the requested and approved dates.
Should I choose single or multiple entry?+
Single entry is for one entry. Multiple entry is needed when the traveller plans to leave Vietnam and return during the visa-validity period.
Can I enter before the start date?+
The eVisa cannot be used early. A traveller who qualifies for visa exemption may enter separately under that regime.
Does the eVisa activate while I am already in Vietnam?+
No. After entering under visa exemption, the traveller must leave and make a new entry during the eVisa validity period.
Must I enter and leave through the same checkpoint?+
No. The departure checkpoint may differ, but both checkpoints must be included in the current list permitted for eVisa use.
Is a correction request a refusal?+
No. It is a request to change or provide additional information.
What are the standard price and processing time?+
Single entry costs $70 and multiple entry costs $105. The government fee is included. Practical processing is 7-10 business days after actual submission. The final exact amount is confirmed before payment.
Do you guarantee approval?+
No. The standard service has no approval guarantee. A guarantee after preliminary review applies only to the separate urgent service.
Is urgent processing available?+
After review, options of 1, 2 or 4 hours or 1-3 business days may be available.
Should I print the eVisa?+
Keep an electronic copy and print at least one paper copy.
Need help with a Vietnam eVisa?
Check whether you need a visa, or message Anton or Anna - we’ll help you choose standard or urgent processing.