Direct Answer — Find Your ET Window
The fastest option depends on what ET time it is right now.
Before midnight ET: 1-Day USD 110 — approved before check-in tomorrow.
Midnight – 07:00 ET: 5-Hour (02:00) / 2.5-Hour (04:00) / 1-Hour (07:00) — USD 125–185.
After 07:00 ET or weekend: WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 — Boarding Letter ~30 min, 24/7.
Already applied? Do not reapply. Speed Up from USD 65 via WhatsApp. Two applications = 24–48h hold on both.
| Apply Now — from USD 90 → WhatsApp 24/7 → |
All Fast Processing Tiers — Pick by Time Remaining
| Tier | New app | Speed Up * | ET cutoff | PT cutoff | AEST cutoff | BST cutoff | IST cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day | USD 90 | USD 65 | midnight | 21:00 | 14:00 | 04:00 | 05:30 |
| 1-Day Most popular | USD 110 | USD 85 | midnight | 21:00 | 14:00 | 04:00 | 05:30 |
| 5-Hour | USD 125 | USD 100 | 02:00 | 23:00 | 16:00 | 06:00 | 08:30 |
| 2.5-Hour | USD 155 | USD 130 | 04:00 | 01:00 | 18:00 | 08:00 | 10:30 |
| 1-Hour | USD 185 | USD 160 | 07:00 | 04:00 | 21:00 | 11:00 | 23:30 |
| Weekend batch | USD 230 | USD 210 | 04:00 Sat/Sun | 01:00 Sat/Sun | 18:00 Sat/Sun | 08:00 Sat/Sun | 09:30 Sat/Sun |
| Boarding Letter | WhatsApp ~30 min | 24/7 | 24/7 | 24/7 | 24/7 | 24/7 | |
* Speed Up: already submitted on evisa.gov.vn, USD 25 govt fee paid, deducted. Do not reapply — 24–48h hold on both. CT = ET−1h. MT = ET−2h. Saskatchewan: CT year-round. AEDT (Oct–Apr): AEST+1h. Multiple entry: add USD 25. 30-day and 90-day same price — always choose 90 days. Govt pause 12:00–13:30 VNT (01:00–02:30 ET) — Boarding Letter bridge if check-in falls in this window.
How to Apply Fast — Three Steps
Step 1 — Apply online or WhatsApp
Apply at VietnamVisaEasy.com and select your tier. If already applied on evisa.gov.vn or past the cutoff, contact WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 directly with Reference Code (E260705...) + registered email + flight number.
Step 2 — Submit documents
Passport bio-data scan in JPEG (not HEIC — iPhone users: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible). Portrait photo: white background, no glasses, face 70%+. Entry port: the Vietnamese airport IATA code where your plane lands — SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, or CXR. Never SIN, ICN, NRT, or other transit hubs.
Step 3 — Receive eVisa PDF by email
eVisa PDF is sent to the registered email. Check spam/Promotions folder. Save offline before leaving for the airport — do not rely on email access at check-in. Verify name vs passport MRZ, entry port (SGN/HAN not ICN), and entry date (Vietnam arrival date, not US departure date).
Application Already Submitted — Speed Up the Existing File
If already submitted on evisa.gov.vn and status shows Processing: do not reapply. Check status at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search with Reference Code and registered email first.
| In Process | Speed Up via WhatsApp with Reference Code + email + flight number. USD 65–160 depending on tier. No new govt fee. |
| Amendment Required | Error found — no email sent. Free correction via WhatsApp: wrong entry port, HEIC photo, or missing middle name fixed and resubmitted priority. |
| Approved | Download PDF. Verify name / entry port (SGN/HAN not ICN) / entry date = Vietnam arrival date. Save offline. |
Do not reapply. Ever.
Two applications with the same passport = 24–48 hour deduplication hold on both. Neither can be approved while the hold is active. Speed Up escalates the existing file and deducts the USD 25 government fee already paid.
Why Applications Get Delayed — And How to Avoid It
| Delay cause | How to avoid it |
|---|---|
| HEIC photo (iPhone default) | Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible before photographing passport. |
| Transit hub as entry port (SIN/ICN/NRT) | Booking confirmation → Vietnam-landing segment → "Arrives" IATA code = entry port. |
| Missing middle name | Enter full name exactly as shown in MRZ line on passport bio-data page. |
| Wrong entry date | Use Vietnam arrival date, not departure date from home. US/AU flights cross date line. |
| Weekend/holiday submission | Standard tiers do not process Sat/Sun. Use Weekend batch (before 04:00 ET) or Boarding Letter. |
What Makes Fast Processing Possible
The Vietnamese government portal evisa.gov.vn processes all applications in a standard queue — 3–5 business days, no priority lane for self-applicants. VietnamVisaEasy places applications into a separate priority track that bypasses the standard queue. This is the same mechanism used by government-authorised visa agencies to deliver accelerated processing.
Applications submitted through VietnamVisaEasy go through a pre-submission check: entry port verified, photo format confirmed JPEG, name matched against passport MRZ, entry date confirmed against flight details. This eliminates the most common causes of Amendment Required before the application is submitted.
The eVisa is valid at all 83 entry points authorised under Resolution 389/NQ-CP: SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, CXR, all land border crossings, and major seaports. Standard processing for self-applicants is limited to these same 83 ports.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can I get a Vietnam eVisa?
Fastest: 1-Hour USD 185 in ~60 min before 07:00 ET / 04:00 PT / 21:00 AEST / 11:00 BST / 23:30 IST. After all cutoffs: Boarding Letter ~30 min via WhatsApp, 24/7. Full eVisa PDF before landing.
Can I get a Vietnam eVisa same day?
Yes. 1-Day USD 110 before midnight ET. 5-Hour USD 125 before 02:00 ET. 2.5-Hour USD 155 before 04:00 ET. 1-Hour USD 185 before 07:00 ET. After 07:00 ET: Boarding Letter 24/7.
My application is stalled — how do I speed it up?
Do not reapply. Check evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search with Reference Code (E260705...). In Process: Speed Up from USD 65 via WhatsApp. Amendment Required: free correction. Two applications = 24–48h hold on both.
What is the fastest option for weekend flights?
Weekend batch USD 230 (new) / USD 210 (Speed Up) before 04:00 ET Sat/Sun. Results 16:00–18:00 VNT. After 04:00 ET: Boarding Letter only, 24/7.
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1-Day USD 110 before midnight ET • 1-Hour USD 185 before 07:00 ET • Boarding Letter 24/7 • Speed Up from USD 65 Do not reapply • Entry port SGN/HAN not ICN/SIN • 83 entry points • 90-day same price as 30-day Apply Now — from USD 90 → WhatsApp 24/7 → |
VietnamVisaEasy.com is a private travel agency, not affiliated with the Vietnamese government. We charge a service fee to assist with visa applications. If you do not need assistance, apply directly at evisa.gov.vn. Updated August 28, 2026.