Vietnam eVisa Multiple Entry vs Single Entry: Which One Does Your Trip Need?

Many travelers choose the cheapest option and only later realise their trip includes a weekend in Bangkok or a bus to Siem Reap. Getting a Vietnam eVisa multiple entry from the start avoids that problem. This guide explains the difference between single and multiple entry, what each costs, and how to decide in two minutes using your real itinerary.

What is the difference between single and multiple entry?

The number of times you can cross into Vietnam on the same visa. Since August 2023, both types are available to every nationality and both can last up to 90 days.

The government fee is set by Vietnam and listed on the official e-visa portal. Our price includes that fee, the document check and support. See all speeds in the service fee guide.

When is single entry enough?

When you arrive once and leave once. Single entry suits most holidays. It is the right choice if:

• You fly into Hanoi, travel the country and fly home from Ho Chi Minh City.
• You only take domestic flights, trains or buses inside Vietnam.
• You are visiting family or attending one conference, with no trips abroad in between.

Domestic flights do not count as entries. Flying from Hanoi to Da Nang or Phu Quoc is fine on a single-entry visa.

When do you need a Vietnam eVisa multiple entry?

Whenever you leave Vietnam and plan to come back before the visa ends. Typical cases we see every week:

1. A side trip to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, then back to Ho Chi Minh City.
2. A week in Laos or Thailand in the middle of a Vietnam tour.
3. A cruise that stops in Vietnam, sails to another country, then returns.
4. Business travelers moving between Vietnam and a regional office in Singapore or Hong Kong.
5. Digital nomads who expect a short trip home or a visa-free country during their stay.

If there is any chance you will leave and return, the extra US$25 for a Vietnam eVisa multiple entry is cheaper than a second visa and far less stressful than being stuck at a border.

What happens if you leave on a single-entry visa?

The visa is used up the moment you exit. You cannot re-enter on it. To come back, you need a new visa or an exemption your passport already qualifies for.

The real risk is timing. Travelers often realise this at a land border or at check-in for the flight back. At that point, the only solution is an urgent new eVisa. We can process one in as little as 30 to 60 minutes during working hours, but it is still an extra cost you could have avoided.

How do the dates work on a multiple-entry eVisa?

The visa has one start date and one end date, and every visit must fit inside them. Each entry does not restart the clock.

Example itinerary on a 90-day multiple-entry visa valid from 1 December to 28 February:

Set the start date to your first arrival and the end date to your final departure, with a day or two of margin for delays.

Can I enter through different airports or borders?

Plan to use ports on the official list. The eVisa works at Vietnam's main international airports and many land and sea border gates, but not every small crossing. Check your planned crossings in our eVisa entry points guide before you book a bus across a remote border.

When you apply, choose your first planned entry point. Our team checks that the crossings in your itinerary are eVisa ports.

Which one should you choose? A quick decision guide

Answer three questions:

1. Will you leave Vietnam at any point before your trip ends? If yes, choose multiple entry.
2. Is your total time in Vietnam, from first arrival to last departure, more than 90 days? If yes, an eVisa alone is not enough. Read our visa extension guide.
3. Are you unsure about your plans? Choose multiple entry. The difference is US$25.

Key points

• Single entry: one arrival, one departure, US$25 government fee.
• Multiple entry: unlimited arrivals within up to 90 days, US$50 government fee.
• The entry type cannot be changed after approval.
• Domestic flights are not entries; trips abroad are.

Ready to go? Apply online and choose multiple entry in the visa type box. Normal processing takes 4 to 6 working days, and urgent options start from 30 to 60 minutes.