Last updated: November 5, 2026
The multiple entry e-visa matters most for travelers who add Cambodia, Laos or Bangkok to a Vietnam trip. This guide explains who needs one, what it costs at each speed, how the 90 days work when you leave and return, and what to do at the border each time you come back.
⚡ At a glance | Vietnam multiple entry e-visa |
|---|---|
Who can apply | Citizens of all countries and territories, since August 15, 2023 |
Maximum validity | Up to 90 days |
Number of entries | No published limit within the validity dates |
Government fee | USD 50 (single entry is USD 25), not refundable |
Our total price | USD 75 normal, USD 95–240 urgent, USD 255 weekend or holiday |
Can you extend it? | ❌ Not as a normal tourist. See our Vietnam visa extension guide |
What is a Vietnam multiple entry visa?
It is a visa that stays valid after you leave Vietnam, so you can return without a new application. Before August 15, 2023, the e-visa allowed one entry and 30 days. Law 23/2023/QH15 raised the limit to 90 days and added the single or multiple entry choice.
Most travelers get it as an e-visa, which carries the code EV. Sponsored visas for work, business or family can also be multiple entry, usually with a longer validity. Our guide to Vietnam visa types and codes explains those. The rest of this article covers the e-visa.
Do you need single or multiple entry?
Choose multiple entry if you may cross an international border and return to Vietnam before your trip ends. A single-entry e-visa is used up when you exit, even for one day. Domestic travel never uses an entry, so Hanoi to Phu Quoc is one trip.
Your trip | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
Fly in, travel inside Vietnam, fly home | ✅ Enough | ➖ Not needed |
Domestic flight to Phu Quoc or Da Nang | ✅ Enough | ➖ Not needed |
Vietnam, then Cambodia, then fly home from Cambodia | ✅ Enough | ➖ Not needed |
Side trip to Siem Reap, Luang Prabang or Bangkok, then back to Vietnam | ❌ Used up on exit | ✅ Covers the return |
Cruise that leaves Vietnam and returns | ❌ Risky | ✅ Recommended |
Several business trips within 90 days | ❌ Not suitable | ✅ Recommended |
Flight home connects through Vietnam after a side trip | ⚠️ Depends on the airline and whether you pass immigration | ✅ Safer choice |
If you are still unsure, the extra USD 25 is usually worth paying. If your plans change after you leave Vietnam on a single-entry e-visa, you would have to apply for a new one from abroad and wait for it.
A single-entry e-visa ends at the exit gate, not on its end date. Days left on it cannot be used for a return trip.
How much does a multiple entry e-visa cost?
The government fee is USD 50, and our service total starts at USD 75. The fee comes from Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, in force since April 1, 2026, and it is the same for 30 or 90 days. Multiple entry adds USD 25 to any speed because the government fee is USD 25 higher.
💵 Processing speed (Vietnam working time) | Total, single entry | Total, multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
Normal, 4–6 working days | USD 50 | USD 75 |
Urgent, 4 working days | USD 70 | USD 95 |
Urgent, 3 working days | USD 90 | USD 115 |
Urgent, 2 working days | USD 100 | USD 125 |
Urgent, 1 working day | USD 110 | USD 135 |
Urgent, 5 working hours | USD 125 | USD 150 |
Urgent, 2.5 working hours | USD 155 | USD 180 |
Urgent, 1.5 working hours | USD 185 | USD 210 |
Emergency, 30–60 minutes | USD 215 | USD 240 |
Weekend or public holiday | USD 230 | USD 255 |
All totals include the government fee. You can also apply yourself on the official portal for the government fee alone, as our step-by-step application guide shows. For a full breakdown, read how much a Vietnam visa costs.
How do the 90 days work if you leave and come back?
The e-visa has fixed start and end dates, and leaving Vietnam does not pause or reset them. If your e-visa runs from March 1 to May 29, a week in Cambodia still counts inside that window. Your last legal day stays May 29.
- You choose the dates. You cannot enter before the start date, so set it on or before your first arrival. Set the end date to cover your final departure.
- Your passport must outlast the e-visa. The official portal says the e-visa must end at least 30 days before your passport expires. Check our passport validity guide as well.
- The stamp shows your permitted stay. Officers stamp a temporary residence date in your passport at each entry. Read it before you walk away from the counter.
Some third-party websites say each visit on a multiple entry e-visa is capped at 30 days. We have not found that limit in Vietnam's official rules, and other sources describe stays up to the e-visa end date. The stamp you receive is what counts.
What should you do each time you re-enter Vietnam?
Use an approved e-visa gate, show your e-visa PDF, and check your stamp. The process is the same as your first arrival.
Step | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
1. Check the gate | Confirm your return gate on the e-visa ports of entry list | Not every border gate accepts e-visas |
2. Keep the e-visa handy | Carry a printed copy and a saved copy on your phone | You may have no signal at a land border |
3. Check the other country's visa | Arrange entry to Cambodia, Laos or Thailand separately | A Vietnam e-visa gives no rights in other countries |
4. Check arrival forms | See whether your airport needs the pre-arrival form | Airport rules change and may apply on each arrival |
5. Read your stamp | Compare the date with your e-visa end date | Mistakes are easiest to fix at the counter |
6. Register your stay | Give your passport details to your hotel or host | Vietnam requires a temporary residence declaration at each new address |
Useful land gates on the official list include Moc Bai, Xa Mat and Tinh Bien for Cambodia, and Lao Bao, Cau Treo and Tay Trang for Laos. You do not have to exit through the gate you entered. The official FAQ confirms this, as long as you use a designated international gate. Our land border crossing guide and Cambodia and Laos itinerary guide cover the route planning.
Planning a loop through Cambodia or Laos? Send us your route and we will check it before you pay.
Can you change a single entry e-visa to multiple entry?
Plan on no. We know of no published way to convert an e-visa once it has been issued, so the safe route is a new application.
- Still outside Vietnam: apply for a new multiple entry e-visa with your correct dates. Tell us first if you hold an approved e-visa for the same dates.
- Already in Vietnam: the official FAQ says e-visas are for people who wish to enter, not people currently in Vietnam, and that you may apply after you exit. Allow for that wait in your plans.
- Already left on a single entry: apply from abroad. If you need it quickly, see our urgent Vietnam visa service.
Multiple entry e-visa or visa exemption?
If your passport is visa-exempt, you may not need an e-visa for a short trip. Passports on the list get 14 to 90 days free, depending on nationality. Our Vietnam visa exemption list shows the period for each passport. Exemption is a government policy rather than a promise of re-entry, so the officer at the gate decides each time.
Compare | Visa exemption | Multiple entry e-visa |
|---|---|---|
Government fee | ✅ USD 0 | USD 50 |
Who can use it | Listed passports only | All nationalities |
Stay | 14–90 days, by passport | Up to 90 days |
Return after a side trip | ⚠️ Assessed again at the gate | ✅ Covered until the end date |
Proof before you fly | ➖ None issued | ✅ Approved PDF |
A multiple entry e-visa does not make long-term living easy. When it ends, you must leave and hold a new visa or exemption to return. Our visa run guide explains how that works, and repeated runs can draw questions at the border.
What no agency can honestly promise
No agency can promise that immigration will approve an e-visa or admit you at any entry. Border officers make the final decision each time, including on a valid multiple entry e-visa. We also can't guarantee how long a future stamp will run. We can check your dates, entry type and route before you submit, so a preventable mistake doesn't spoil your trip.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vietnam offer a multiple entry e-visa?
Yes. Since August 15, 2023, you can choose single or multiple entry on the e-visa, with a validity of up to 90 days.
How much is a Vietnam multiple entry visa?
The government fee is USD 50. Through our service, the total is USD 75 for normal processing, and multiple entry adds USD 25 to any urgent speed.
How many times can I enter Vietnam on a multiple entry e-visa?
We know of no published limit on entries within the validity dates. Each entry still needs an approved gate and an officer's decision.
Does leaving Vietnam reset my 90 days?
No. The end date on your e-visa stays the same, and days spent abroad still count.
Do I need multiple entry for a side trip to Cambodia?
Yes, if you plan to return to Vietnam on the same e-visa. If you fly home from Cambodia without returning, single entry is enough.
Do children need their own multiple entry e-visa?
Plan on one application per traveler, including children, and choose the same entry type for everyone. If a child is listed in a parent's passport, ask us before you pay.
Related guides: Vietnam e-visa requirements · E-visa ports of entry · Vietnam visa extension · Vietnam visa types and codes · Phu Quoc visa-free stay