Vietnam Urgent Visa: Complete Guide for Fast Entry (2026)

A Vietnam urgent visa is what you need when your flight is closer than the normal 4–6 working days. It is not a special visa. It is the standard Vietnam e-visa, moved to the front of the queue for an extra fee.

This guide shows every speed we offer, what it costs, how working hours affect the result, and the mistakes that cause delays.

What is a Vietnam urgent visa?

It is the official Vietnam e-visa with a shorter processing time. The Vietnam Immigration Department issues the same PDF, with the same validity of up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.

The only thing you pay for is speed. Your application is checked by our team, submitted on the official system, and followed until the result is out.

You can verify any e-visa yourself on the official Vietnam e-visa portal.

How fast can I get a Vietnam urgent visa?

From 4 working days down to 30–60 minutes, depending on what you pay. All prices are per person, for a single-entry e-visa, and include the US$25 government fee.

A multiple-entry e-visa adds US$25 to any speed. Some passports, such as Algeria, Turkey, Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Egypt, have extra checks, limited speeds and a surcharge. The application form shows the right price when you choose your nationality.

For a breakdown of every fee, see our Vietnam e-visa service fee guide.

How do working hours affect an urgent visa?

The clock only runs while the Immigration Department is open. That is Monday to Friday, about 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:30 Vietnam time (GMT+7).

So "5 working hours" is not "5 hours from now". An order at 10:00 on Tuesday runs until the lunch break, pauses, and continues in the afternoon.

• Convert your flight time to Vietnam time before you choose.
• An evening order in the US or Europe is often the next morning in Vietnam.
• Weekday speeds do not run on Saturday, Sunday or public holidays.

If you need the visa on a weekend, read Vietnam visa approval on weekends and holidays.

How do I apply for a Vietnam urgent visa?

It takes about 5 minutes if your documents are ready.

1. Open the application form and choose Apply new e-visa.
2. Pick the speed that arrives before you leave for the airport.
3. Upload a clear passport photo page and a portrait photo.
4. Enter your arrival date and the airport or border gate you will use.
5. Pay by card or PayPal. We check everything before submitting.
6. Receive the e-visa PDF by email and save it on your phone.

Your arrival airport must be an approved e-visa entry point. Check the list in Vietnam e-visa entry points.

What documents do I need for an urgent visa?

The same documents as a normal e-visa. On a tight timeline there is no time to replace a bad scan, so check them before you start.

• Passport photo page: a clear colour scan or phone photo, all 4 corners visible, no glare. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival.
• Portrait photo: a recent, front-facing photo on a plain light background, without glasses.
• Arrival date: the day you land in Vietnam, taken from your booking.
• Entry point: the airport or border gate you will arrive at.
• Email and phone: so we can reach you fast if the Immigration Department asks a question.

HEIC photos from iPhones sometimes fail to upload. Save them as JPEG first.

Do I need a Vietnam urgent visa at all?

Check before you pay. Citizens of some countries, such as the UK, Germany, France, Japan and South Korea, can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. Travelers flying straight to Phu Quoc island can also stay there visa-free.

You still need an e-visa if you stay longer than the visa-free period, or if your nationality is not on the list. US, Australian, Canadian and Indian citizens always need a visa.

Which mistakes slow down an urgent application?

Small data errors cause more delays than anything else. An issued visa cannot be edited, and a new application starts the clock again.

• Name or passport number typed from memory instead of copied.
• Wrong arrival date, for example the departure date instead of the landing date.
• A blurry or cropped passport scan.
• Applying a second time instead of asking for a speed up.
• Ordering a weekday speed on a Saturday.

Already applied and still waiting? Read how to speed up a Vietnam visa before you do anything else.

Is an urgent e-visa safe and legal?

Yes. It goes through the same official process as every other e-visa. Speed changes your place in the queue, not your chance of approval.

Be careful with sites that promise approval for everyone or hide the government fee. Our guide to Vietnam e-visa scams lists the warning signs.

What if something goes wrong?

You are covered by a written promise.

• Visa refused because of the information provided: we refund the expedite fee (not the government or payment fees).
• Visa refused without a stated reason: we refund 100% of what you paid.
• Delivered more than 30 minutes late: we refund everything you paid.
• Our mistake: we redo the application free of charge.

Full terms are on our cancellation and refund page.

Need help choosing a speed? Message us on WhatsApp with your flight time, or apply for your urgent visa now.