Vietnam eVisa Denied: Causes, Solutions and How to Reapply

A denied file is closed. You cannot edit it or speed it up. What you can do is reapply after a Vietnam eVisa denial with a better application, often on the same day. This guide shows how to reapply, step by step, the same way we do with our own customers.

Can I reapply after a Vietnam eVisa denial?

Yes, and there is no waiting period. Submit a new application with the problem fixed. The new file is reviewed on its own merits.

What you should not do is send the same photo, scan and details again. If nothing changes, the result often does not change either.

Step 1: what most likely went wrong?

Start with the common causes. The decision rarely gives a detailed reason, so compare your file against this list.

The full list of reasons is in Vietnam eVisa rejected: reasons and fixes.

Step 2: what should I change?

Replace every weak point, not just one.

• Take a new portrait photo in daylight against a white wall.
• Photograph the passport again, flat, from above, without flash.
• Re-type every field from the passport, slowly.
• Check that your entry airport is on the entry points list.
• Give your first hotel's full address.

If your passport expires within 6 months of arrival, renew it first. No new application will fix short validity.

Step 3: which speed should I choose?

Count Vietnamese working days to your flight.

Prices include the government fee. Working hours are about 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:30 Vietnam time, Monday to Friday.

Step 4: how to reapply online

About 5 minutes online.

1. Open the application form and choose Apply new e-visa.
2. Upload the new photo and scan.
3. Enter your details exactly as in the passport.
4. Choose your speed and pay.
5. We review the documents before submitting and tell you if anything still looks weak.

What does a stronger application look like?

Here is an example of what usually changes.

In a case like this, nothing about the person changes, only the quality of the documents.

How do I check the documents before sending?

Use this 30-second test. Zoom in on the photo page: can you read every letter of the 2 lines at the bottom? Look at the portrait: is the face evenly lit, with both ears visible and no glasses? If either answer is no, take the picture again.

Should I change the entry type or dates?

Only if your plans have changed. Keeping the same dates and entry point keeps the application consistent. If you now need to leave and return during the trip, choose multiple entry, which costs US$25 more.

Can someone check my documents before I reapply?

Yes, and it is free with us. Send the new photo and passport scan on WhatsApp before you pay. We tell you if anything still looks weak, so you do not risk a second refusal and a second wait.

What if I was denied twice?

Look beyond the documents. A second refusal with clean documents may relate to your travel history, a previous overstay or extra checks for your nationality.

• Message us with both decisions and your passport details.
• Consider applying with more time, not at the last minute.
• In rare cases, a visa through a Vietnamese embassy is the better route.

Will the denial affect future trips?

Usually not, once you have a granted visa. A refusal caused by a blurry photo is not a mark against you. Keep your future applications accurate and consistent with your passport.

What about the money I paid?

It depends on where you applied. Government fees on evisa.gov.vn are not refunded. If you applied with us and the refusal was caused by the information provided, we refund the expedite fee; the government fee and payment fees are not refunded. If it was refused without a stated reason, we refund 100%. Read visa denied after payment and our refund policy.

Want a second pair of eyes?

Send us your documents before you reapply. We check the photo and scan for free on WhatsApp. You can check the status of any application on the official e-visa portal.