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Two different tools exist for a genuine emergency. The 1-hour e-visa ($215, all-inclusive) delivers the real final document in about 60 minutes — but only during Vietnamese working hours, weekdays. Outside that window, a boarding letter (about 30 minutes, 24/7) bridges check-in while your full e-visa continues processing before you land. If your existing application already shows "Processing," don't reapply — send your registration code for a free check instead.
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1-Hour e-Visa vs. Boarding Letter
| 1-Hour e-Visa | Boarding Letter | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Full official e-visa PDF | A bridge document for check-in |
| Available | Vietnamese working hours, Mon–Fri | 24/7, no restriction |
| Delivery | ~60 minutes | ~30 minutes |
| Fee | $215 all-in | Contact for details |
Worth being clear: a boarding letter is not a visa. It gets you through airline check-in — it does not grant entry at Vietnamese immigration. Your actual e-visa still needs to be approved, ideally before you land.
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Already Applied and Stuck? Check This First
Check your actual status at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search using your registration code and registered email — the confirmation email doesn't reflect current status.
- Still processing: contact support with your registration code to request priority escalation on this existing file — no need to reapply
- Flagged for correction: a specific issue was found (often the entry port or a photo detail) — this needs a targeted fix and priority resubmission, not a new application
Don't submit a second application if you already have a registration code. Two active applications under the same passport typically trigger a deduplication hold, delaying both rather than helping either.
The Error That Stops Most Emergency Applications
The wrong entry port is one of the most common reasons an urgent application gets flagged. Travelers connecting through Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, or a Gulf hub sometimes enter that transit airport's code instead of their actual Vietnamese arrival airport.
| Transit Hub | Wrong Entry (Don't Use) | Correct (Your Vietnam Landing Airport) |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Changi | SIN | SGN / HAN / DAD |
| Seoul Incheon | ICN | SGN / HAN |
| Tokyo Narita | NRT | SGN / HAN |
Find your correct code from your booking confirmation: the flight segment that actually lands in Vietnam, in the "Arrives" column.
Real Pricing
| Processing Time | Fee |
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| 3 days | $90 |
| 1 day | $110 |
| 5 hours | $125 |
| 2.5 hours | $155 |
| 30–60 minutes (fastest) | $215 |
All-inclusive, government fee included. Full 9-tier list on our urgent Vietnam visa service page. If you're escalating an existing application rather than starting fresh, see our speed-up pricing instead — no duplicate government fee.
If It's a Weekend
Standard tiers depend on Vietnamese government working hours, Monday to Friday. A separate weekend service applies for Saturday/Sunday situations, or a boarding letter bridges check-in in the meantime.
What No Agency Can Honestly Guarantee
No service, including us, can guarantee approval or an exact delivery minute — that decision belongs to Vietnamese immigration. What we can honestly commit to: if we miss the timeframe you paid for, the processing fee comes back in full.
Why Travelers Choose VietnamVisaEasy
We check existing applications first rather than defaulting to a new one, and we're upfront about what a boarding letter can and can't do. Support genuinely available around the clock, transparent pricing, and a public review record you're welcome to check yourself — 4.9 out of 5 across 150+ Trustpilot reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still get a Vietnam visa for a flight today?
Yes, if it's before the end of Vietnamese working hours (roughly 18:00 Vietnam time, weekdays). The 1-hour tier delivers the approved e-visa PDF within about 60 minutes for $215. Past that cutoff, or on a weekend, a boarding letter bridges check-in instead.
What's the difference between the 1-hour e-visa and a boarding letter?
The 1-hour e-visa is the actual final government document, available only during working hours. A boarding letter is a separate bridge document some airlines accept for check-in outside those hours — it is not itself a visa and does not grant entry at Vietnamese immigration.
My application is stuck. Should I reapply?
No. Check status at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search with your registration code, then contact support to request priority escalation on the existing file. A second application under the same passport can create a duplicate-record delay affecting both.
What's the most common reason an urgent application gets flagged?
Entering a transit hub (like Singapore or Seoul) as the entry port instead of your actual Vietnamese arrival airport. The entry port must be the Vietnamese airport or border where you actually clear immigration.
Is approval guaranteed with emergency processing?
No — no agency can guarantee approval, since Vietnamese immigration makes the final decision. A refund can apply to a missed processing timeframe, not the decision itself.
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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.