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Vietnam eVisa Application Guide — 2026 Step-by-Step
How to Apply for Vietnam eVisa Online 2026: The Form Field–by–Field Guide
Most Vietnam eVisa delays come from four specific errors in the application form — not from slow processing. This guide goes field by field through the application to show exactly what to enter and why each field matters. Covers US, Australian, Canadian, and Indian applicants.
✓ No portrait photo required • ✓ 15 minutes to complete • ✓ From $90 all-in • ✓ UK passport holders are visa-exempt — no application needed
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WhatsApp: +84 947 754 252
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Before You Start
Who Needs to Apply — and Who Doesn’t
Before filling any form, confirm your nationality requires a visa. Several high-traffic nationalities are visa-exempt and this guide does not apply to them:
| Nationality |
Need to apply? |
What to do instead |
| United Kingdom (British) |
NO — exempt |
Visa-free 45 days. Present British passport at immigration on arrival. No application needed. |
| Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand... |
NO — exempt |
Visa-free 45 days. See full exemption list. |
| United States, Canada, Australia, India |
YES — apply |
eVisa required for all visits. Follow this guide. |
| All other nationalities not on the exempt list |
YES — apply |
eVisa required. Follow this guide. |
What You Need
Four Items to Prepare Before Opening the Form
Have all four ready before starting. The form has no save-and-resume function — incomplete preparation means abandoning and restarting:
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1 — Passport (valid 6+ months from Vietnam arrival)
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Must be valid for at least 6 months from your Vietnam arrival date, not from today. Airlines check this independently at check-in — an expiring passport can cause denied boarding even with an approved visa.
Check: passport expiry date − Vietnam arrival date ≥ 6 months
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2 — Passport scan (NOT a portrait photo)
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Photo of your passport’s bio-data page — the page with your photo, name, and MRZ strip. No separate portrait or booth photo required. Flat on white surface, JPEG under 2MB.
Common error: uploading a portrait photo instead of the passport page
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3 — Personal email address
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Approval letter arrives as PDF to this email. Use Gmail or personal email — not a work email with aggressive spam filters that may block the approval.
Also delivered via WhatsApp as backup
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4 — Payment method
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PayPal or credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex). No cash required at Vietnamese airports on arrival. Total all-in from $90.
PayPal recommended for additional buyer protection
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Passport Scan Guide
How to Take the Passport Scan That Passes Quality Check
The passport scan is the single most important factor in processing speed. A poor scan routes your application to manual review, adding hours to any tier. Here is exactly what to do and what to avoid:
| Requirement |
Do this |
Not this |
| Surface |
Flat on white surface |
Held in hand / at angle |
| Lighting |
Even indoor or natural light |
Flash / shadows on MRZ strip |
| Corners |
All 4 corners visible in frame |
Cropped or zoomed in too close |
| MRZ strip (bottom 2 lines) |
Fully readable, every character clear |
Glare, blur, or cut off |
| File format |
JPEG / JPG |
HEIC (iPhone default) — convert first |
| File size |
Under 2MB |
Over 2MB (compress before uploading) |
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iPhone users: Your camera saves in HEIC format by default. Before uploading, convert your passport photo to JPEG via Files app → share → save as JPEG, or use a free online converter. VietnamVisaEasy will flag this during pre-submission check and send it back for resubmission — which delays your urgent application.
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Form Field Guide
Step-by-Step: Every Critical Field in the Application Form
Seven fields cause the most errors. Here is exactly what to enter in each:
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Full Legal Name
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Enter your name exactly as printed on your passport bio-data page. Surname in the Surname field, all given names (including middle names) in the Given Names field.
| Passport: JOHN MICHAEL SMITH |
Given: JOHN MICHAEL • Surname: SMITH |
✓ Correct |
| Passport: JOHN MICHAEL SMITH |
Given: JOHN • Surname: SMITH |
✗ Middle name missing |
US applicants: middle name omission is the #1 cause of manual review delays. Australian applicants: check bio-data page carefully — some passports include a second given name. Do not use name format from driver’s license or Aadhaar card (Indian applicants).
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Passport Number Format by Nationality
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| Nationality |
Format |
Example |
Common error |
| United States |
1 letter + 8 digits |
A12345678 |
0 vs O confusion |
| Canada |
2 letters + 6 digits |
AB123456 |
O vs 0 confusion |
| Australia |
1–2 letters + 7 digits |
PA1234567 |
Letter O vs digit 0 |
| India |
1 letter + 7 digits |
A1234567 |
I vs 1 • O vs 0 |
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Entry Date — Vietnam Arrival, Not Departure
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Enter the date you land in Vietnam — not the date you depart from your home country. For flights crossing the international date line (US, Canada west coast), Vietnam arrival is typically 1–2 calendar days later than the departure date.
| Depart LA Tuesday 23:00 PT |
DO NOT enter Tuesday |
Enter Thursday (VN) |
| Depart Sydney Monday 09:00 AEST |
Usually same day |
Check itinerary |
| Depart Mumbai Thursday 02:00 IST |
Usually same day |
Check itinerary |
Always verify by checking the arrival date printed on your flight itinerary, not just the departure date.
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Entry Point — Most Critical Field — Wrong = Denied Entry
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Select the specific Vietnamese airport or border crossing where you first go through Vietnamese immigration. Not your US/AU/IN departure city. Not your Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, or KL connection hub. The Vietnamese city where you land after all connections.
| Your routing |
NOT this |
Select this entry point |
| NYC → Seoul → Hanoi |
New York / Seoul |
Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) |
| LA → Taipei → Ho Chi Minh City |
Los Angeles / Taipei |
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (HCMC) |
| Sydney → Singapore → Da Nang |
Sydney / Singapore |
Da Nang International Airport |
| Mumbai → Bangkok → Hanoi |
Mumbai / Bangkok |
Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) |
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Single-Entry vs Multiple-Entry — Cannot Change After Approval
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Choose Single-Entry if:
- Staying in Vietnam only, no cross-border plans
- Entering once and leaving once
- Budget-conscious (−$25 vs multiple)
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Choose Multiple-Entry (+$25) if:
- Planning day trips to Cambodia or Laos
- Entering Vietnam more than once within 90 days
- Any uncertainty about cross-border plans
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An approved single-entry visa cannot be upgraded to multiple-entry. A completely new application is required. Decide before submitting.
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Processing Tier — Choose Based on Days to Departure
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| Flight in 4–7 days |
3-Day Emergency (submit before 11:00 VNT) |
$90 |
| Flight in 3–4 days |
2-Day Express (before 11:00 VNT) |
$105 |
| Flight tomorrow |
1-Day Emergency (before 11:00 VNT — most popular) |
$110 |
| Flight within 5 hours |
5-Hour Same-Day (before 13:00 VNT) |
$125 |
| Flight in ~3 hours |
2.5-Hour Super Emergency (before 15:00 VNT) |
$155 |
| At airport, check-in now |
1.5-Hour Ultra Emergency (before 15:30 VNT) |
$185 |
11:00 VNT = 10pm ET / 7pm PT / 2pm AEST / 9:30am IST / 4am CET the same or previous day. Weekend? See Weekend Service $210–$230.
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After Submission — Receive, Print, Present
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After payment, WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 with your payment confirmation to trigger priority review. Your approved eVisa arrives by:
- Email: PDF attachment — check spam/junk if not received within expected window
- WhatsApp: Same PDF sent as backup to the number you contacted us on
Print the PDF before leaving for the airport. Present it at airline check-in and again at Vietnamese immigration on arrival. No cash payment at Vietnamese airports for eVisa holders.
If the VNT business window is closed before your flight: WhatsApp your flight code → Boarding Approval Letter in 30 minutes → full eVisa delivered in-flight.
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▶ Apply Now — From $90 All-In
☎ Boarding Letter 30 Min
Related Guides
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eVisa Overview
Vietnam eVisa 2026
What the eVisa is, how it works, all tiers, entry points, eligibility.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — How to Apply Vietnam eVisa Online 2026
How do I apply for Vietnam eVisa online in 2026? ▼
Apply through VietnamVisaEasy in 7 steps: (1) Prepare passport bio-data page scan — flat on white, JPEG under 2MB, MRZ readable; (2) Confirm Vietnam arrival date — not departure date; (3) Select correct Vietnamese entry point; (4) Enter full legal name as on passport; (5) Choose single or multiple-entry; (6) Select tier and pay ($90–$185); (7) Receive PDF by email and WhatsApp, print and present at check-in. No embassy visit, no portrait photo required.
What documents are required for Vietnam eVisa 2026? ▼
Four items: (1) Valid passport with 6+ months validity from Vietnam arrival date; (2) JPEG photo of passport bio-data page — flat on white, all corners visible, MRZ line readable, under 2MB. No portrait photo required — this is a common misconception; (3) Active personal email address; (4) PayPal or credit/debit card. No embassy visit, no postal application, no passport photos at a booth.
What is the most common mistake in Vietnam eVisa application? ▼
Four errors cause the most delays: (1) Passport scan at angle with shadow over MRZ — routes to manual review; (2) Entry date entered as departure date — for US travelers, Vietnam arrival is 1–2 days later; (3) Wrong entry point — selecting Seoul or Singapore instead of the Vietnamese airport; (4) Middle name omitted — critical for US applicants; every name shown on the passport bio-data page must be entered exactly.
Do I need a portrait photo for Vietnam eVisa 2026? ▼
No. Vietnam eVisa only requires a photo of your passport bio-data page — the page in your passport that contains your name, date of birth, nationality, and machine-readable zone (MRZ) at the bottom. You do not need a separate portrait photo, passport-style photo, or photo booth visit. This is a common misconception from the old Visa on Arrival process, which did require physical passport photos at the Vietnamese airport counter.
How long does Vietnam eVisa take to process in 2026? ▼
Through VietnamVisaEasy: 3-Day $90 • 2-Day $105 • 1-Day $110 (before 11:00 VNT) • 5-Hour $125 • 2.5-Hour $155 • 1.5-Hour $185. All prices all-in including $25 government fee. Weekend Sat/Sun: $210–$230. All weekday tiers are Mon–Fri Vietnamese business hours only. Outside business hours: Boarding Approval Letter in 30 minutes via WhatsApp.
Can I apply for Vietnam eVisa with a UK passport? ▼
UK (British) passport holders do not need a Vietnam eVisa. British citizens are fully visa-exempt for Vietnam — you can enter for up to 45 days with no application, no fee, and no approval needed. Simply present your British passport at Vietnamese immigration on arrival. Do not apply for a visa if you hold a British passport.
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