Frequently Asked Questions

What are the passport requirements for Vietnam Visa On Arrival?

In Article 20, Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014, the law stipulates clearly if your passport has expired or is valid for less than 6 months from the en...

How many kinds of Vietnam visa are there?

There are many ways to classify different kinds of Vietnam visa. In terms of the entry purpose, there are 6 common types of visas as follows: Tourist visa (DL) Business visa (DN1 – DN2)...

How do I know whether I qualify for Vietnam visa exemption?

On August 15, 2023, nationals of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus will be granted visa-free entry to Vietnam f...

What about the process to extend my visa?

You can refer to the process below: Step 1: Prepare all required documents including Passport valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages for immigration stamps; Declara...

When do I need to extend my visa?

Vietnam visa validity expires meaning that foreigners cannot stay in Vietnam legally anymore. If you don’t want to leave Vietnam after the visa validity, you are required to extend your visa...

Can I leave Vietnam later than the date stated in the Visa Approval Letter/eVisa applications?

No, you cannot. The visa validity officially begins and ends according to the dates stated in the Visa Approval Letter/eVisa applications, therefore leaving the country after the above time...

Can I enter Vietnam after the arrival date stated in the Visa Approval Letter/eVisa applications?

Yes, you can. The visa validity officially begins from the date stated in the Visa Approval Letter/eVisa applications, therefore it is absolutely legal to enter Vietnam within that period.

Can I enter Vietnam before the arrival date stated in the Visa Approval Letter/eVisa applications?

No, you cannot. The visa validity officially begins from the date stated in the Visa Approval Letter/eVisa applications, therefore entering the country before the above time is a violation o...

When should I apply for a visa?

You should request for a visa to enter Vietnam before your expected arrival date at the Vietnam ports; as well as avoid submitting too early in case you may change the information. Therefore...

How long does it take to process an eVisa?

Processing TIME will take approximately 4 working days. We will advise you by email when your eVisa has been approved. Please note that there will be exceptional cases that might take longer...