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Vietnam eVisa Fees & Processing Times — 2026 Explained Vietnam eVisa Fees & Processing Times 2026: What You’re Actually Paying For and WhyThe Vietnam eVisa government fee is $25 (single-entry) or $50 (multiple-entry). That is what you pay on evisa.gov.vn and wait 3–5 days. Every dollar above that goes toward speed, quality checking, support, and guarantees. This guide breaks down exactly what each tier costs, what you get for it, and when it is worth paying more.
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Fee Anatomy
Every Vietnam eVisa Fee Has Two Components — Here Is What Each Covers
Regardless of which provider you use, the Vietnam eVisa always has two cost layers:
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Formula: All-in price = $25 gov fee + service fee. The 3-Day tier at $90 = $25 + $65. The 1.5-Hour tier at $185 = $25 + $160. Every provider charges a service fee on top of the government fee — providers who advertise "only $25" are either showing only the government fee or misleading about what is included. |
Why Speed Costs More
Why Does Faster Processing Cost More? What Happens Behind the Scenes
The government fee is the same for all tiers. The service fee increases with speed because each tier requires a different level of manual intervention:
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3-Day |
Standard priority queue Your pre-checked application enters the standard priority queue. VietnamVisaEasy monitors status and delivers when approved. No direct intervention required — hence the lowest service fee. |
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1-Day |
Priority queue insertion Application is flagged for same-day processing and moved ahead of the standard queue. Requires active monitoring during the business day to confirm delivery before 18:00 VNT. Higher service fee reflects higher labor intensity. |
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5-Hour |
Direct liaison with Vietnam Immigration Processing within a 5-hour window requires direct communication with the Vietnam Immigration processing team. The application must be flagged individually and confirmed for within-window delivery. |
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2.5-Hour |
Dedicated case handling and real-time tracking A dedicated staff member manages your application in real time, coordinating with Vietnam Immigration every 20–30 minutes. This level of attention significantly reduces queue variability and ensures the 2.5-hour window is met. |
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1.5-Hour |
Senior escalation + continuous monitoring Highest intervention level. Senior team member escalates directly. Continuous monitoring every 10–15 minutes. Used for travelers already at the airport or with check-in closing within hours. The $160 service fee reflects the maximum staffing commitment required. |
Complete Fee Table 2026
Vietnam eVisa All-In Fees 2026 — Every Tier with Full Breakdown
Multiple-entry adds $25 to any tier (gov fee goes from $25 to $50). Must be specified before submission — cannot change after approval.
| Tier | Gov fee | Svc fee | Total | Delivery | VNT cutoff | Best for |
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| 3-Day Emergency | $25 | $65 | $90 | 3 biz days | 11:00 VNT | 4–7 days to flight |
| 2-Day Express | $25 | $80 | $105 | 2 biz days | 11:00 VNT | 3–4 days |
| 1-Day Emergency | $25 | $85 | $110 | Same day | 11:00 VNT | Tomorrow |
| 5-Hour Same-Day | $25 | $100 | $125 | 5 hours | 13:00 VNT | Within 48 hrs |
| 2.5-Hour Super Emergency | $25 | $130 | $155 | 2.5 hours | 15:00 VNT | <10 hrs to check-in |
| 1.5-Hour Ultra Emergency | $25 | $160 | $185 | ~90 min | 15:30 VNT | At airport |
| Weekend New (Sat/Sun) | $25 | $205 | $230 | 17:00–18:00 VNT | 15:00 VNT | Sat/Sun departure |
| Weekend Speed-Up (Sat/Sun) | $0* | $210 | $210 | 17:00–18:00 VNT | 15:00 VNT | Existing Processing file |
* Weekend Speed-Up is for existing evisa.gov.vn applications already in "Processing" status. Gov fee was already paid at time of original submission.
VVE vs Government Portal
VietnamVisaEasy vs evisa.gov.vn: Cost vs Value Comparison
The government portal is cheaper. Here is an honest breakdown of what each costs and what you get:
| Feature | VietnamVisaEasy ($90–$185) | evisa.gov.vn ($25–$50) |
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| Fastest processing | 90 minutes | 3–5 working days only |
| Pre-submission quality check | Yes — name, image, entry point | None |
| Weekend & holiday processing | Yes — $210–$230 | Not available |
| Boarding letter if office closed | Yes — 30 min, 24/7 | Not available |
| Speed up stalled application | Yes — Path A (no new fee) | Not available |
| 24/7 support | WhatsApp, always on | No support channel |
| Money-back guarantee | 100% if delivery fails | No refund policy |
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When the government portal is the right choice: Flight in 7+ days, no urgency, no concern about potential delays, willing to re-submit if rejected with no support, and comfortable with 3–5 day uncertainty. For travelers within 7 days of departure, VietnamVisaEasy becomes the better value even at the higher price — because the cost of a missed flight far exceeds the service fee difference. |
Cost of Waiting
The Real Cost of Waiting — How Every Day of Delay Costs More
Applying earlier always saves money. The same approved eVisa costs $90 if you apply 4 days before and $185 if you apply the morning of your flight. Here is the cost-of-delay table:
| Days to flight when you apply | Recommended tier | Cost | Extra cost vs applying early |
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| 4–7 days away | 3-Day Emergency | $90 | Base price |
| 3–4 days away | 2-Day Express | $105 | +$15 for waiting |
| Tomorrow (1–2 days) | 1-Day Emergency | $110 | +$20 for waiting |
| Same day (today) | 5-Hour | $125 | +$35 for waiting |
| Flight in a few hours | 2.5-Hour | $155 | +$65 for waiting |
| At airport now | 1.5-Hour | $185 | +$95 for waiting |
Multiple-Entry Cost
Multiple-Entry eVisa: What the Extra $25 Buys and When It’s Worth It
Multiple-entry adds $25 to any tier (the government fee increases from $25 to $50). This must be specified before submitting — an approved single-entry visa cannot be upgraded. A completely new application is required.
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Critical: If you later realize you need multiple-entry after your single-entry visa is approved, you cannot upgrade it. You must apply for an entirely new visa and pay again in full. For urgent timelines, this is a costly mistake — always decide before submitting. |
Refund Policy
What Gets Refunded and What Doesn’t
| Scenario | Gov fee ($25) | Svc fee | Why |
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| Visa delivered on time — all good | Not refunded | Not refunded | Service delivered successfully |
| VVE misses the promised delivery window | Not refunded* | 100% refunded | Service fee money-back guarantee applies |
| Vietnam Immigration rejects application | Not refunded* | Case by case | Gov fee non-refundable by law. VVE assesses service fee on case basis. |
| Customer cancels after submission | Not refunded | Not refunded | Both fees already committed at submission |
* The $25 government fee is set as non-refundable by Vietnam Immigration Department regardless of outcome. PayPal payments include additional buyer protection independent of this policy.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Vietnam eVisa Fees & Processing Times 2026
How much does Vietnam eVisa cost in 2026? ▼All-in 2026 (including $25 government fee, no airport cash): 3-Day $90 • 2-Day $105 • 1-Day $110 • 5-Hour $125 • 2.5-Hour $155 • 1.5-Hour $185. Weekend Sat/Sun: new $230, speed-up $210. Multiple-entry adds $25 to any tier. Government portal (evisa.gov.vn): $25 single / $50 multiple, no express option, 3–5 working days.
The Vietnam eVisa government fee is $25 USD for single-entry and $50 USD for multiple-entry. This is set by Vietnam Immigration Department and is the same regardless of which provider or portal you use. It is non-refundable. All VietnamVisaEasy all-in prices include this fee — the $90 3-Day tier = $65 service fee + $25 government fee.
Through VietnamVisaEasy: 3-Day within 3 business days • 2-Day within 2 days • 1-Day same business day (submit before 11:00 VNT) • 5-Hour within 5 hours (before 13:00 VNT) • 2.5-Hour within 2.5 hours (before 15:00 VNT) • 1.5-Hour in ~90 minutes (before 15:30 VNT). All Mon–Fri Vietnamese business hours. Outside business hours: Boarding Approval Letter in 30 minutes via WhatsApp. Government portal: 3–5 working days, no express option.
The government fee ($25) is identical for all tiers. The service fee increases with speed because each tier requires progressively more manual intervention: 3-Day follows standard queue; 1-Day requires priority queue insertion; 5-Hour needs direct Immigration liaison; 1.5-Hour requires dedicated senior staff escalation with continuous monitoring. The service fee covers this labor cost, not the government fee.
Yes — the government portal charges only the $25/$50 government fee with no service fee. However, it offers no express processing, no 90-minute option, no weekend processing, no quality pre-check, no support channel, and no money-back guarantee. VietnamVisaEasy is worth the extra for urgency, peace of mind, and the safety net of a guaranteed delivery or refund. If you have 7+ days and a simple application, the government portal is a valid option.
No. The $25/$50 government fee is non-refundable as set by Vietnam Immigration Department, regardless of whether your application is approved, rejected, or cancelled. This applies with all providers including evisa.gov.vn. The VietnamVisaEasy service fee is separately refundable if we fail to deliver within the agreed processing window.
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