Vietnam Visa in 1 Hour or 2 Hours: How to Choose the Right Speed

Your flight is a few hours away and you need a visa now. A Vietnam visa in 1 hour is possible, and so is one in about 2 hours for less money. This guide helps you choose between them.

Can I get a Vietnam visa in 1 hour?

Yes, during Vietnamese working hours. The 30–60 minute speed is the fastest regular option. You apply online for the official e-visa, and we submit and follow it until it is granted.

Most orders arrive inside the hour. The guaranteed time is 60 working minutes from payment.

How do the 1 hour and 2 hour speeds compare?

Only time and price differ.

Prices are per person, single entry, government fee included. Multiple entry adds US$25.

When are the working hours?

Monday to Friday, about 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:30 Vietnam time (GMT+7).

If you apply outside these hours, the clock starts when the office opens. A 1 hour visa ordered at 10 PM Vietnam time arrives the next working morning, not in an hour.

How does the lunch break affect a 2 hour visa?

It pauses the clock for 2 hours. An order for 1.5 working hours paid at 11:00 Vietnam time:

1. Runs 30 minutes until 11:30.
2. Pauses from 11:30 to 13:30.
3. Continues for the remaining 60 minutes.
4. Is due by about 14:30.

If you order just before lunch, the 30–60 minute speed can be the better choice.

Which speed should I choose?

Count backwards from check-in closing.

• Subtract the time to reach the airport, if you are not there yet.
• Subtract about 15 minutes to download and check the PDF.
• Look at the working minutes left before that moment.
• Choose the slowest speed that fits.

If you are unsure, send your flight number to us on WhatsApp. We tell you which speed works before you pay.

How do I apply for a 1 or 2 hour visa?

About 5 minutes on your phone.

1. Open the application form and choose Apply new e-visa.
2. Pick 30–60 minutes, 1.5 hours or 2.5 hours.
3. Photograph your passport page flat, without glare.
4. Take a selfie against a plain light wall, without glasses.
5. Enter your landing date in Vietnam and the airport.
6. Pay by card or PayPal.

We check the documents before submitting. If a photo is too dark, we tell you right away.

What if I already applied on evisa.gov.vn?

Speed up the existing application instead. The 30–60 minute speed-up costs US$190, and 1.5 hours costs US$160. See how to speed up a Vietnam visa.

What if it is the weekend?

Use the weekend and holiday service for US$230. It returns the result by about 6 PM Vietnam time on the same day. The 1 and 2 hour speeds do not run on weekends. See Vietnam visa approval on weekends and holidays.

What could slow down a 1 hour visa?

Mostly document problems.

• A blurry or cropped passport scan.
• A photo with glasses, a hat or a busy background.
• A name that does not match the passport.
• Extra checks for some nationalities, such as Algeria, Turkey, Tunisia and Sri Lanka.

What does a typical 2 hour case look like?

A traveler in Bangkok, flying to Ho Chi Minh City at 4 PM. He applies at 10:30 AM Bangkok time, which is also 10:30 AM in Vietnam, and chooses 2.5 working hours for US$155.

The clock runs 60 minutes until the 11:30 lunch break, pauses for 2 hours, and runs again from 13:30. The visa is due by 15:00. It arrives at 14:20, in time to check in. Choosing the 30–60 minute speed would have cost US$60 more for no benefit.

What documents do I need?

A clear passport scan and a portrait photo for each traveler.

• Passport photo page: flat, sharp, all 4 corners and the 2 bottom lines visible.
• Portrait: recent, front-facing, plain light background, no glasses or hat.
• Passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival.
• Your landing date, entry airport and first address in Vietnam.

On fast speeds, a retaken photo can cost more time than anything else. Check both images before you pay.

Is the fast visa different from a normal one?

No. It is the same official e-visa, valid for up to 90 days, which you can verify on the official portal. Read more in the Vietnam urgent visa guide.

What if the visa is late?

If it is more than 30 minutes late, you get everything back. If the visa is refused because of the information provided, we refund the expedite fee; the government fee and payment fees are not refunded. If it is refused without a stated reason, we refund 100%. Read our refund policy.