Vietnam Visa in 5 Hours: Same-Day Urgent E-Visa

If your flight is tonight or early tomorrow, you rarely need the most expensive speed. A Vietnam visa in 5 hours costs US$125 and often arrives the same day. Here is how to time it.

How does a Vietnam visa in 5 hours work?

The visa is delivered within 5 Vietnamese working hours from payment. Working hours are Monday to Friday, about 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:30 Vietnam time (GMT+7). Time outside these hours does not count.

It is the same official e-visa as every other speed, valid for up to 90 days.

When will my 5 hour visa arrive?

It depends on when you pay.

Most orders arrive earlier than the guaranteed time.

How much does it cost?

US$125 for single entry, US$150 for multiple entry, government fee included.

For only US$15 more than 1 working day, you can often get the visa the same afternoon. See all prices in the service fee guide.

Who is the 5 hour speed best for?

Travelers with a flight tonight or tomorrow morning.

• You realise in the morning that you fly tonight.
• You fly tomorrow morning and can apply during today's working hours.
• You are in Asia or Australia, where Vietnam's working day matches yours.
• You are in the US and apply in the evening, when Vietnam's day starts.

If check-in closes in less than 5 working hours, choose 2.5 hours or faster. See Vietnam visa in 1 hour or 2 hours.

How do I apply?

About 5 minutes online.

1. Open the application form and choose Apply new e-visa.
2. Select Urgent 5 working hours.
3. Upload your passport photo page and a portrait photo.
4. Enter your landing date in Vietnam and the airport.
5. Pay by card or PayPal.

You receive an order code by email. Follow it on the order status page.

What if I already applied?

Speed it up to 5 hours for US$100. Choose Speed up existing visa and enter your application code. You do not pay the government fee again. Read how to speed up a Vietnam visa.

What if it is Friday afternoon?

The 5 hour clock may run into Monday. If you order on Friday at 3 PM Vietnam time, about 3.5 hours run on Friday and the rest on Monday morning. For a weekend flight, choose a faster speed on Friday morning, or the weekend service for US$230. See approval on weekends and holidays.

What documents do I need?

A passport scan and a photo.

• Passport photo page: flat, sharp, all 4 corners visible.
• Portrait: recent, front-facing, plain light background, no glasses.
• Passport valid at least 6 months after arrival.
• Your first address in Vietnam.

Which mistakes delay a 5 hour visa?

Small ones. A blurry scan, a missing middle name or a wrong arrival date can cost hours. We check every file before submitting, and message you right away if something needs fixing.

What does a typical 5 hour day look like?

A traveler in Kuala Lumpur, flying to Da Nang at 9 PM. She realises at 9 AM local time, which is 8 AM in Vietnam, that she needs a visa. She pays for the 5 working hour speed at 9:10 AM.

The clock runs until the Vietnamese lunch break, pauses, and continues in the afternoon. The visa is due by about 3:10 PM Vietnam time, 4:10 PM in Kuala Lumpur. It arrives at 2:30 PM local time. She saves US$90 compared with the 30–60 minute speed.

Can a group use the 5 hour speed?

Yes. Every traveler needs their own visa, and each pays US$125. Apply for everyone in one order so all visas are processed together. For families with young children, take photos against a plain wall in daylight to avoid a retake.

How do I check the visa when it arrives?

Match it to your passport in 2 minutes. Check the full name, passport number, date of birth, the valid-from date and the entry point. Then search it on the official e-visa search page with your application code. If anything differs, tell us before you travel.

Can I switch to a faster speed later?

Yes, if we have not submitted yet. If your flight moves earlier, message us with your order code and pay the difference. Once submitted, we can still request faster handling in most cases. Ask us on WhatsApp.

Is the delivery time guaranteed?

Yes. If we are more than 30 minutes late, we refund everything you paid. If Immigration refuses the visa 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 the refund policy. You can verify the visa on the official e-visa portal.