Single-entry
Typical route:
enter Vietnam -> stay in Vietnam -> final departure
After departure, the same document cannot be used again, even when the printed expiry date has not passed.
Choose the right entry type
Vietnam Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry eVisa
A Vietnam tourist eVisa may be single-entry or multiple-entry. The right choice depends on the itinerary: whether the traveller will leave Vietnam and need to return before the visa expires.
We review nationality, current location, dates and every planned entry before confirming the service.
Valid for up to 90 days
One entry or repeat entries
Route review before payment
Quick answer
Quick answer: which eVisa type should you choose?
Vietnam tourist eVisas have two entry types:
- Single-entry - one entry into Vietnam.
- Multiple-entry - repeat entries during one approved validity period.
Single-entry usually fits one continuous stay followed by a final departure. Multiple-entry is needed when the itinerary includes leaving Vietnam and returning, for example after a trip to Cambodia or Thailand.
Both types may be issued for a maximum of 90 days. The approved start and expiry dates control the validity.
Important
Choose the entry type before submission. Do not select Single-entry only because it costs less when the itinerary includes a return to Vietnam.
Comparison
Single-entry versus Multiple-entry eVisa
| Point | Single-entry | Multiple-entry |
|---|---|---|
| Entries | One | Repeat entries within the validity period |
| Best for | One continuous Vietnam stay | Leaving and returning to Vietnam |
| After departure | The same eVisa cannot be used again | Re-entry is possible before expiry |
| Maximum validity | Up to 90 days | Up to 90 days |
| Official government fee | 25 USD | 50 USD |
| Standard service price | $70 | $105 |
| Standard service time | 7-10 business days after actual submission | 7-10 business days after actual submission |
| Standard tariff approval guarantee | No | No |
| Urgent processing | Available after preliminary review | Available after preliminary review |
| Urgent processing time | 1, 2 or 4 hours, or 1-3 business days | 1, 2 or 4 hours, or 1-3 business days |
| Urgent tariff guarantee | Yes, after written acceptance for a confirmed processing time | Yes, after written acceptance for a confirmed processing time |
Multiple-entry
Typical route:
enter Vietnam -> visit another country -> return to Vietnam -> final departure
Re-entry is possible only within the single approved validity period.
Route examples
Choose by itinerary
One Vietnam holiday with no regional side trip
Single-entry is usually enough.
Vietnam, Cambodia and Vietnam again
Choose Multiple-entry when the traveller will return to Vietnam under the same eVisa.
A short trip out and return
A short departure is still a departure. Returning under the same document requires Multiple-entry.
Airside transit without entering Vietnam
A normal international airside connection is not a new entry. When immigration, baggage collection or leaving the transit area is required, review the route separately.
The itinerary is not final
Report every possible departure and return before submission rather than guessing.
Validity dates
How validity dates work
Both entry types follow the same date rules:
- the eVisa cannot be used before its start date;
- later first entry does not move the expiry date;
- re-entry does not create a new validity period;
- Multiple-entry does not provide a new 90-day stay after every return;
- final departure must take place by the approved expiry date.
Visa exemption
Visa exemption is separate
Visa exemption is not a type of eVisa. Some nationalities may enter without a visa for a limited trip when all current conditions are met.
When visa exemption covers the complete itinerary, an eVisa may not be needed.
Check nationality:
Work, business, study and residence cases
This page covers tourist eVisa entry types.
Work, business, student, investment, family and residence cases may require separate grounds, documents and sponsorship. Vietnam Visa Helper does not present its tourist service as handling every visa category.
Price and time
Service prices and processing time
Standard Single-entry
- $70 per applicant under the current central calculation;
- 7-10 business days after actual submission;
- government fee included;
- no approval guarantee.
Standard Multiple-entry
- $105 per applicant under the current central calculation;
- 7-10 business days after actual submission;
- government fee included;
- no approval guarantee.
The final exact amount is confirmed before payment.
Urgent service uses separate prices. Its guarantee applies only after preliminary review and written acceptance for a confirmed processing time.
Independent application
The official government fee is:
- 25 USD for Single-entry;
- 50 USD for Multiple-entry.
Official address:
evisa.gov.vn
Common mistakes
Common entry-type mistakes
Choosing Single-entry for an itinerary with a return
The document cannot be reused after departure.
Assuming Multiple-entry restarts the validity
The expiry date remains unchanged.
Choosing only by trip length
Even a short itinerary may require Multiple-entry when it includes a departure and return.
Ignoring transit and baggage collection
Some connections require immigration. Check the actual airport process.
Treating visa exemption as Single-entry eVisa
They are separate entry bases.
Submitting another application without checking the first one
Review any active, returned or stuck application before submitting another.
Review
What we check before accepting the request
For the first message, provide:
- nationality;
- current location;
- planned first entry and final departure dates;
- every planned departure from Vietnam;
- whether the traveller needs to return;
- any active, returned or stuck application;
- standard or urgent processing interest.
After review, Anton or Anna confirms:
- whether a tourist eVisa route fits;
- Single-entry or Multiple-entry;
- suitable dates;
- whether the request can be accepted;
- available processing time;
- the final exact amount before payment.
FAQ
What Vietnam eVisa entry types are available?+
Single-entry and Multiple-entry. Both may be issued for up to 90 days within the approved dates.
What is the difference?+
Single-entry permits one entry. Multiple-entry permits repeat entries during the same validity period.
Can I return after leaving with a Single-entry eVisa?+
Not under the same document. Another valid entry basis would be required.
Does Multiple-entry restart the 90 days?+
No. Re-entry does not change the printed expiry date.
Do I need Multiple-entry for Cambodia or Thailand?+
Yes, when the traveller will return to Vietnam under the same eVisa.
What should I choose when the itinerary may change?+
Report all possible departures and returns before submission.
What are the standard service prices?+
The current central calculation produces $70 for Single-entry and $105 for Multiple-entry. The government fee is included. Processing takes 7-10 business days after actual submission and has no approval guarantee.
Is urgent processing available?+
Yes, after preliminary review and written acceptance for the confirmed processing time.
Does an approved eVisa guarantee entry?+
No. It does not guarantee check-in, boarding, transit, a border decision or actual entry.
Important note
This page provides general information. The final entry type, dates and route should be checked against nationality, current location and every planned entry. An approved eVisa does not guarantee airline check-in, boarding, transit or actual entry into Vietnam.
Not sure which eVisa type fits your itinerary?
Send nationality, current location, dates and the complete route. We will check whether Single-entry or Multiple-entry fits and confirm the final exact amount before payment.