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Vietnam Visa in 5 Hours — 2026 Complete Guide
Vietnam Visa in 5 Hours 2026: 5-Hour Same-Day eVisa $125 — Submit Before 13:00 VNT, ET and AEST Deadlines, What to Do If the Window Closes
The 5-Hour Same-Day eVisa costs $125 all-in and delivers within approximately 5 hours — but only if submitted before 13:00 VNT on a Vietnamese business day. After 13:00 VNT, two faster tiers (2.5-Hour $155 and 1-Hour $185) remain open until 15:00 and 18:00 VNT respectively. After 18:00 VNT or any weekend: Boarding Letter 30 min via WhatsApp, 24/7.
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After cutoff
$155 or $185
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Is the 5-Hour Window Open Right Now?
Check the Time in Vietnam (UTC+7) — Find Your Row
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Before 13:00 VNT
Window open
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5-Hour Same-Day $125 is available — apply immediately
Submit the 5-Hour tier now. The eVisa PDF is delivered within approximately 5 hours — before 18:00 VNT when the office closes. You receive the full approved eVisa PDF by email. Present it at check-in. Do not wait: every hour of delay narrows the processing window.
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$125
all-in
Apply $125
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13:00–15:00 VNT
5-Hour closed
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5-Hour closed — 2.5-Hour $155 still open until 15:00 VNT
The 5-Hour window has closed. The 2.5-Hour Super Emergency tier ($155 all-in) is still accepting submissions until 15:00 VNT. Delivers approximately 2.5 hours. You receive the full eVisa PDF before 18:00 VNT. Apply immediately — the 2.5-Hour cutoff is firm.
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$155
2.5-Hour
Apply $155
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15:00–18:00 VNT
2.5-Hour closed
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1-Hour Ultra Emergency $185 — last eVisa window of the VNT day
Only the 1-Hour Ultra Emergency ($185 all-in) remains open until 18:00 VNT. Delivers approximately 60 minutes. This is the final eVisa option for today’s Vietnamese business hours. After 18:00 VNT: only Boarding Letter is available.
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$185
1-Hour
Apply $185
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After 18:00 VNT
All eVisa closed
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Boarding Approval Letter — 30 min, 24/7, no cutoff
All eVisa tiers are closed after 18:00 VNT and on weekends. WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 for Boarding Approval Letter in 30 minutes. Available 24/7 including after 18:00 VNT, Saturday, Sunday, and Vietnamese public holidays. Full eVisa PDF delivered before landing.
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30 min 24/7
WhatsApp
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13:00 VNT in Your Timezone
The 5-Hour Cutoff Where You Are — Is It Still Open?
13:00 VNT = UTC+7. Vietnam has no daylight saving — 13:00 VNT is fixed all year. Summer (daylight saving) values shown for relevant timezones.
| Country / Region |
Timezone |
13:00 VNT = 5-Hour cutoff |
18:00 VNT = 1-Hour cutoff |
Practical note |
| India |
IST (UTC+5:30) |
7:30am IST |
12:30pm IST |
Best window. Apply morning. Both cutoffs in daytime. |
| Australia East |
AEST (UTC+10) |
11pm AEST / 12am AEDT |
9pm AEST / 10pm AEDT |
Late night for 5-Hour. Apply by 11pm. AEDT Oct–Apr = midnight. |
| Australia West |
AWST (UTC+8) |
2pm AWST |
7pm AWST |
Perth. Both cutoffs afternoon. Good window. |
| United Kingdom |
BST (UTC+1) |
7am BST / 6am GMT |
12pm BST / 11am GMT |
GMT (Oct–Mar) = 6am. Apply early morning. |
| Europe Central |
CEST (UTC+2) |
8am CEST / 7am CET |
1pm CEST / 12pm CET |
CET (Oct–Mar) = 7am. Good daytime window. |
| USA East |
EDT (UTC-4) |
2am EDT / 1am EST |
1am EDT / midnight EST |
Middle of the night. Apply before midnight ET for 5-Hour. |
| USA Central |
CDT (UTC-5) |
1am CDT / 12am CST |
12am CDT / 11pm CST |
Chicago, Dallas. Midnight window. |
| USA Mountain |
MDT (UTC-6) |
12am MDT / 11pm MST |
11pm MDT / 10pm MST |
Denver. Late evening. |
| USA Pacific |
PDT (UTC-7) |
11pm PDT / 10pm PST |
10pm PDT / 9pm PST |
LA/SF/Seattle. Apply by 11pm PDT. |
Note: for US travelers the 5-Hour cutoff (2am EDT) is earlier in the night than the 1-Hour cutoff (1am EDT) — this is because processing takes 5 hours and must complete before 18:00 VNT. If it is past 2am EDT, move to 2.5-Hour or 1-Hour.
Same-Day Tier Comparison
5-Hour vs 2.5-Hour vs 1-Hour — All Three Same-Day Options
All prices all-in including $25 government fee, single-entry. Mon–Fri VNT. Multiple-entry +$25.
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Price |
VNT cutoff |
ET cutoff (EDT) |
Delivery |
Choose when |
| 5-Hour Same-Day ★ Best value same-day |
$125 |
13:00 VNT |
2am EDT |
~5 hours |
Before 13:00 VNT, 5+ hrs to check-in |
| 2.5-Hour Super Emergency |
$155 |
15:00 VNT |
10am EDT |
~2.5 hours |
13:00–15:00 VNT, 2.5–5 hrs to check-in |
| 1-Hour Ultra Emergency |
$185 |
18:00 VNT |
1am EDT |
~60 min |
15:00–18:00 VNT, under 2.5 hrs to check-in |
Full Pricing Context
Where 5-Hour Sits in the Complete Tier Ladder
| Tier |
Price |
VNT cutoff |
Delivery |
Best for |
| 3-Day Emergency | $90 | 11:00 VNT | 3 biz days | Trip 4+ days away |
| 2-Day Express | $105 | 11:00 VNT | 2 biz days | Trip 2–4 days away |
| 1-Day Emergency ★ | $110 | 11:00 VNT | Same VNT day | Flight tomorrow |
| 5-Hour Same-Day ▲ This page | $125 | 13:00 VNT | ~5 hours | Flight today, afternoon check-in |
| 2.5-Hour Super Emergency | $155 | 15:00 VNT | ~2.5 hours | Missed 5-Hour cutoff |
| 1-Hour Ultra Emergency | $185 | 18:00 VNT | ~60 min | Check-in in hours |
| Weekend Service | $210–$230 | 15:00 Sat/Sun | Next VNT AM | Weekend departure |
| Boarding Letter | WhatsApp | None — 24/7 | 30 min | After 18:00 VNT, weekends |
Applied on evisa.gov.vn Already
Application Already Submitted and Still Processing — Path A and Path B
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Do NOT submit a new application on evisa.gov.vn
Two Reference Numbers = 24–48h deduplication. When your flight is today, this kills your trip.
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WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 with 3 items:
| Reference Code | From evisa.gov.vn — format E260705USA... |
| Registered email | Email used when submitting on evisa.gov.vn |
| Flight number | Arriving in Vietnam (e.g. VN 54, KE 689, QF 97) |
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| Path A | Application correct. Priority escalation. No new fee. ~60 min. Boarding Letter bridge. |
| Path B | Error found. Free fix + priority resubmit. Boarding Letter bridge immediately. |
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Common causes 5-Hour applications stall: middle name missing, HEIC photo, entry port ICN/NRT instead of SGN/HAN/DAD, Vietnam arrival date entered as departure country date.
Related Same-Day and Emergency Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get Vietnam visa in 5 hours in 2026? ▼
Yes. 5-Hour Same-Day eVisa at $125 all-in. Submit before 13:00 VNT on Mon–Fri Vietnamese business days. Delivers approximately 5 hours. After 13:00 VNT: 2.5-Hour $155 (until 15:00 VNT) or 1-Hour $185 (until 18:00 VNT). After 18:00 VNT: Boarding Letter 30 min, 24/7.
What is the cutoff time for Vietnam 5-hour visa? ▼
13:00 VNT (1pm Vietnam Time, UTC+7), Mon–Fri. Fixed year-round (no DST). Equals: 2am EDT / 1am CDT / midnight MDT / 11pm PDT (US summer) • 11pm AEST / 7:30am IST / 7am BST.
How much does Vietnam visa in 5 hours cost? ▼
$125 USD all-in including $25 government fee, single-entry. Multiple-entry +$25. Faster options: 2.5-Hour $155, 1-Hour $185. The 5-Hour is best value for same-day travel with more than 5 hours before check-in and before 13:00 VNT.
I missed the 13:00 VNT cutoff. What do I do? ▼
Before 15:00 VNT: 2.5-Hour $155. Before 18:00 VNT: 1-Hour $185. After 18:00 VNT or weekend: Boarding Letter 30 min via WhatsApp +84 947 754 252, 24/7, no cutoff. Full eVisa PDF before landing.
Can I get Vietnam visa in 5 hours on a weekend? ▼
No. Vietnamese Immigration is closed Sat–Sun. Weekend options: Weekend Service ($230 new / $210 speed-up, before 15:00 VNT Sat or Sun) or Boarding Letter (30 min, WhatsApp, 24/7 any time).
My eVisa is Processing and my flight is today. Should I apply 5-Hour? ▼
Do not reapply. WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 with Reference Code (E260705USA...), registered email, and flight to Vietnam. Path A escalates existing file (~60 min, no new fee). Path B fixes error + resubmits priority. Boarding Letter 30 min as bridge either way.
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Before 13:00 VNT? Apply 5-Hour $125. Window closed? Step up or WhatsApp.
5-Hour $125 before 13:00 VNT • 2.5-Hour $155 before 15:00 VNT • 1-Hour $185 before 18:00 VNT • Boarding Letter 30 min 24/7
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