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Russian citizens need a visa for Vietnam — the e-visa is the simplest route, fully online, from $50 standard or $90–$215 for urgent processing. Standard takes 3–5 working days. Most rejections trace back to one specific, fixable issue (a photo, a detail mismatch) rather than an eligibility problem — identify and correct it rather than resubmitting blindly.
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Do Russian Citizens Need a Visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Russian passport holders need a visa before entering Vietnam — for tourism, business, or any short-term visit. The e-visa, valid up to 90 days, is the simplest option, accepted at major international airports and land borders.
How to Apply
- Prepare a passport scan (valid 6+ months)
- Prepare a digital photo meeting the standard requirements
- Apply at evisa.gov.vn, the current official government portal
- Pay the government fee: $25 single-entry, $50 multiple-entry
- Wait 3–5 working days for approval
- Print your visa PDF or save it digitally
Note: older guides sometimes reference evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn — that portal has since migrated. Use evisa.gov.vn directly.
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If Your Timeline Is Tight
| Processing Time | Fee (government fee included) |
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| 3 days | $90 |
| 1 day | $110 |
| 5 hours | $125 |
| 2.5 hours | $155 |
| 30–60 minutes (fastest) | $215 |
Full 9-tier list on our urgent Vietnam visa service page.
If It's a Weekend
Standard urgent tiers depend on Vietnamese working hours, Monday to Friday. A separate weekend service applies for Saturday/Sunday departures, or a boarding letter can bridge check-in in the meantime.
Why e-Visa Applications Get Rejected
Common causes:
- Blurry or non-compliant passport photo
- Incorrect personal details (date of birth, name spelling)
- Unclear passport scan
Most rejections trace back to one specific, correctable detail — identify and fix that exact issue rather than resubmitting the same application unchanged. See our full guide to fixing wrong information.
When to Apply
- Standard timeline: 7–10 days before your flight
- Tighter timeline: 1–3 days before, using an urgent tier
- Flight within 24 hours: the fastest tiers (30 minutes to 5 hours) exist specifically for this
Our Refund Guarantee
100% refund on the processing fee if we don't deliver your approved e-visa within the timeframe you paid for.
No agency can guarantee Vietnamese immigration's exact decision time — but this refund backs the processing commitment itself.
Why Russian Travelers Choose VietnamVisaEasy
| ✓ | Experienced with correcting and resubmitting rejected cases |
| ✓ | 24/7 support via WhatsApp and email |
| ✓ | Transparent, all-inclusive pricing — the government fee is already included |
| ✓ | Refund if the committed timeframe isn't met, as described above |
| ✓ | Public, verifiable reviews — 4.9/5 on Trustpilot, 150+ reviews |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam?
Yes — Russian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, for tourism, business, or any short-term visit. The e-visa is the simplest route, applied for entirely online.
Where should I apply for the Vietnam e-visa?
The current official government portal is evisa.gov.vn. Older references to evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn point to a portal that has since migrated — use evisa.gov.vn directly.
Why do some Russian applications get rejected?
Common causes: a blurry or non-compliant photo, incorrect personal details, or an unclear passport scan — most are specific, fixable issues rather than eligibility problems.
Is urgent processing available on weekends?
Standard urgent tiers run on Vietnamese working hours, Monday to Friday. A separate weekend service exists for Saturday/Sunday departures.
How much does a Vietnam e-visa actually cost?
Standard processing is $50 total, government fee included. Urgent tiers range from $90 up to $215 for the fastest, 30–60 minutes.
Related Guides
- 👉 Wrong information on your Vietnam visa? How to fix each error
- 👉 Common mistakes when applying for a Vietnam e-visa
- 👉 Urgent Vietnam visa service: full pricing and options
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VietnamVisaEasy.com is a private travel agency, not affiliated with the Vietnamese government. We charge a fee to assist with visa applications. If you don't need assistance, you can apply directly on the official government website, evisa.gov.vn. For questions, visit our contact page.