Should I Apply for a Second Vietnam Visa?

It is tempting. The first application is slow, the flight is close, and a new form looks like a fresh start. Before you apply for a second Vietnam visa, read this. In most cases it makes things worse.

Should I apply for a second Vietnam visa?

Usually not. If your first application is paid and processing, a second one:

• Costs another US$25 or US$50 government fee, which is not refunded.
• Starts at the back of the queue.
• Can trigger extra checks, because two open files share one passport number.
• Can lead to two visas with different dates, which confuses airlines.

The better move is to speed up the application you already have.

What happens when there are two applications?

Both files are reviewed, and the duplicate is noticed.

We regularly help travelers who applied 2 or 3 times. The fix is always the same: pick one paid file and speed it up.

When is a second application the right choice?

Only when the first one cannot become a usable visa.

1. The first one was never paid. It is not in the queue.
2. It was denied. A denied file is closed.
3. The passport number is wrong. A visa with the wrong number cannot be used.
4. You renewed your passport. The visa must match the passport you travel with.
5. You need a different entry type. For example multiple entry instead of single.

Even then, check whether a correction is possible first. A correction costs US$85 and keeps your place.

How do I check which case I am in?

Look up the status on the official portal. Use the e-visa search page with your application code, email and date of birth.

What should I do instead of applying again?

Speed up the first application.

1. Find your application code starting with E.
2. Open the application form and choose Speed up existing visa.
3. Pick a speed from 4 working days (US$45) to 30–60 minutes (US$190).
4. Pay and we follow the file.

Step-by-step help is in how to speed up a Vietnam visa.

I already applied twice. What now?

Stop, and do not create a third. Send us both application codes. We check which file is further along and speed up that one.

The other file usually closes by itself or is refused as a duplicate. That refusal does not affect the visa you travel with, as long as the details match your passport.

If both are granted, use the one whose dates match your trip and keep the PDF with you.

What if the first application has a small mistake?

Correct it instead of starting over. Small mistakes, such as a missing middle name or a wrong arrival date, can often be corrected on the same file. See application error messages and middle name missing on a Vietnam visa.

Is it different for a family or group?

The same rule applies to every traveler. Each person has one file. If one family member's file is slow, speed up that file only. Do not create new applications for the whole family.

If some members already have their visas, keep them. A new application for them would not change anything and would cost another government fee.

What about multiple entry?

This is one case where a new application can make sense. If you applied for single entry but now plan to visit Cambodia or Thailand in the middle of your trip, you need a multiple-entry visa. A single-entry visa cannot be changed to multiple entry.

Apply for the new multiple-entry visa with dates that cover the whole trip, and use only that visa when you travel.

What if my travel dates changed?

You may not need a new visa at all. You can arrive on or after the start date of your visa, as long as you leave before the end date. If your trip moved a few days later and still fits within the visa dates, keep the visa you have.

You need a new visa only if you will arrive before the start date, or stay beyond the end date.

How do I avoid this situation?

Apply once, early, and check the status.

• Apply at least 7 working days before you fly.
• Check the status every 2 days.
• Speed up as soon as the normal time no longer fits.

If you are unsure what to do, send your application code to us on WhatsApp. We check it for free. Our refund policy covers every speed-up we sell.