Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your nationality and duration of stay. Citizens of countries with bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreements can enter visa-free for 14 to 90 days. All other passport holders require a visa.

The standard government processing time for an Electronic Visa (E-Visa) is typically 3 working days. However, delays may occur during peak travel seasons or public holidays.

Visa extension rules are subject to changing immigration policies. Travelers wishing to extend their stay must contact the Vietnam Immigration Department directly or exit and re-enter with a new visa.

Overstaying a visa is a violation of Vietnamese law. Violators are subject to administrative fines per day, potential deportation, and possible entry bans depending on the severity of the delay.

Visa on Arrival now primarily applies to official emergency visits, organized group tours managed by licensed Vietnamese travel agencies, or specific business trips with prior approval from the Immigration Department.

No. Employment on a tourist visa is strictly illegal under Vietnamese labor and immigration laws. Work requires a business/work visa and a valid work permit.

If a child holds their own passport, they require a separate visa application. If included in a parent's passport, their details are included in the parent's application.

You can apply online directly through the Vietnam Immigration Department portal by uploading your portrait, passport copy, and filling out the application form.

General requirements include a passport valid for at least 6 months, a digital portrait photo (4x6 cm), travel itinerary details, and an address of accommodation in Vietnam.

Yes, Vietnam offers both Single-Entry and Multiple-Entry options for the 90-day E-Visa during the online application process.

Government processing fees paid during the official application process are non-refundable, regardless of whether the visa is approved or rejected.

No. You cannot board a flight to Vietnam without either an approved E-Visa or an official pre-approval letter.

An E-Visa is processed entirely online prior to travel. Visa on Arrival requires a pre-approval letter before departure and obtaining the physical stamp at the arrival airport counter.

You can track application status on the official portal using your registration code, email address, and date of birth.

Foreign tourists traveling directly to Phu Quoc Island or transiting through domestic airports solely to reach Phu Quoc can stay visa-free for up to 30 days.