HOW TO APPLY FOR VIETNAM E-VISA

Vietnam is one of the "interesting" countries that is increasingly attracting the attention of foreign tourists around the world, thanks to its diverse cultures and unique tourist destinations. To make it easier for international visitors to complete entry procedures into Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government officially issued Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP on August 15, 2023, which allows the application of electronic visas (E-Visa). This policy applies to all countries and territories, and more nationalities can now enter and exit Vietnam with E-visas. Furthermore, the validity of electronic visas can last up to 90 days, making it easier for tourists to plan their trips. Before traveling to Vietnam, international visitors should apply for a Vietnam E-Visa. To be granted a Vietnam E-visa, what documents do foreigners need to prepare? How do the visa application steps take place? How long will the processing time last? In this article, Visa5s.com will provide you with useful information to apply for Vietnam E-Visa.

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CONDITIONS FOR BEING GRANTED A VIETNAM E-VISA 2024

From August 15, 2023, all nationalities around the world can apply for Vietnam E-visa;
Foreigners who are abroad or foreigners who are in Vietnam but whose visa is about to expire;
Have a valid passport with a validity of at least six months;
Not falling into the cases that have not been allowed to enter Vietnam under the provisions of the Law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam;
Foreigners enter Vietnam by E-visa according to international border gates designated by the Government of Vietnam.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VIETNAM E-VISA FOR FOREIGN EXPATRIATES 2024

Regarding entry purposes, there are many purposes such as business activities, tourism, visiting relatives, etc. The documents required for all purposes of entry is generally the same with each other and are a bit different as follows:

Categories	Business Activities	Tourist E-Visa	Visiting Relatives
General requirements	A bio-data page of passport which must be valid for at least 6 months from the entry date into Vietnam; Portrait photo 4x6cm (white background, eyes looking straight ahead, no glasses, bare head, no hat) Personal information: full name, date of birth, passport number, passport expiration date; Information related to the trip includes: entry date; duration of stay; number of entries; entry port; Information about sponsoring organizations in Vietnam; Other information, ex: trip budget, accompanying children, trip insurance…	A bio-data page of passport which must be valid for at least 6 months from the entry date into Vietnam; Portrait photo 4x6cm (white background, eyes looking straight ahead, no glasses, bare head, no hat) Personal information: full name, date of birth, passport number, passport expiration date; Information related to the trip includes: entry date; duration of stay; number of entries; entry port;	A bio-data page of passport which must be valid for at least 6 months from the entry date into Vietnam; Portrait photo 4x6cm (white background, eyes looking straight ahead, no glasses, bare head, no hat) Personal information: full name, date of birth, passport number, passport expiration date; Information related to the trip includes: entry date; duration of stay; number of entries; entry port; Information about sponsoring individuals in Vietnam.
Processing time	Normally, it takes 03 working days to receive E-visa results. However, the processing time may be flexible due to the number of applications at that time.
Vietnam E-visa’s Government Fee	Single entry: $25 per visa Multiple entries: $50 per visa
Duration of stay	30 days or 90 days based on the validity of the granted visa.

PROCEDURE TO APPLY VIETNAM E-VISA FOR FOREIGNERS

Step 1	Access the Vietnam Government website and complete the online application form by filling out all the required information.
Step 2	Upload your photo and bio data page of your passport. Then proceed to make online payment (Visa/ Master card).
Step 3	Check status and download your E-visa.