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Vietnam Visa for Indian Citizens — Complete 2026 Reference
Vietnam Visa for Indians 2026: IST Deadlines, Cost, Routing from Delhi, Mumbai & Chennai
India has a decisive timezone advantage for Vietnam visa applications. Vietnam is only 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of IST — meaning every processing cutoff falls during Indian daytime hours. This guide explains exactly what that means for travelers from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
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12:30pm
Last eVisa cutoff IST
(weekdays)
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$90
All-in from USD
(incl. govt fee)
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30/90d
Validity
(you choose)
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NO DST
IST fixed year-round
no daylight saving
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Apply Now — From $90 USD
WhatsApp 24/7: +84 947 754 252
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The India Advantage
Why Indian Travelers Get the Best Vietnam Visa Deadlines in the World
Vietnam (UTC+7) is only 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). No daylight saving in either country. This means the entire Vietnamese business day (8am–6pm VNT) falls during Indian morning hours — 6:30am to 4:30pm IST.
An Indian applying at 10am IST on Monday can receive a 1-Day Emergency eVisa before their Monday evening check-in. A Canadian applying at the same moment (10am IST = 12:30am ET) has already missed the 1-Day window. A US traveler in New York cannot even get a 5-Hour visa processed — it is past midnight there.
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Same IST time — who can still apply?
| India (IST 10am) | 1-Day, 5-Hour, 2.5-Hour all available |
| Australia (AEST 2:30pm) | 1-Day and 5-Hour still open |
| Canada (ET 12:30am) | 1-Hour only (until 4am ET) |
| USA (ET 12:30am) | 1-Hour only (until 4am ET) |
IST has no daylight saving. All times are fixed year-round.
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IST Deadlines — 2026
Vietnam Visa Processing Tiers — All IST Cutoffs for Indian Travelers
All prices USD all-in including $25 government fee. IST = UTC+5:30. No daylight saving. Mon–Fri VNT business hours for eVisa tiers.
| Tier |
IST cutoff |
VNT cutoff |
Delivery |
Total |
Best for |
| 3-Day Emergency |
Before 5:30am IST |
11:00 VNT |
3 VNT biz days |
$90 |
Trip 4+ days away |
| 2-Day Express |
Before 5:30am IST |
11:00 VNT |
2 VNT biz days |
$105 |
Trip 2–4 days |
| 1-Day Emergency ★ Most popular |
Before 5:30am IST |
11:00 VNT |
Same VNT day |
$110 |
Today/tomorrow flight |
| 5-Hour Same-Day |
Before 7:30am IST |
13:00 VNT |
5 hours |
$125 |
Morning rush |
| 2.5-Hour Super Emergency |
Before 9:30am IST |
15:00 VNT |
~2.5 hours |
$155 |
Flight today |
| 1-Hour Ultra Emergency |
Before 12:30pm IST |
18:00 VNT |
~60 min |
$185 |
Check-in imminent |
| Weekend (Sat/Sun) |
Before 9:30am IST |
15:00 VNT |
Next VNT batch |
$210–$230 |
Sat/Sun flights |
| Boarding Approval Letter |
Any time 24/7 |
Any time |
30 minutes |
WhatsApp |
After 12:30pm IST |
Multiple-entry +$25 USD on any tier. IST has no daylight saving — all cutoffs are fixed 365 days a year. All eVisa tiers: Mon–Fri VNT business hours only.
Key Facts
Vietnam eVisa for Indians — Fast Facts 2026
| Visa required for Indians? |
YES — India is not on Vietnam visa-exemption list |
| Validity options |
30 days OR 90 days — chosen at application. Cannot change after approval. |
| Entry types |
Single or multiple-entry (+$25). Cannot change after approval. |
| Portrait photo? |
NOT required — passport bio-data page scan only |
| Embassy visit? |
NOT required — 100% online |
| Payment methods |
Visa, Mastercard (international enabled), PayPal. RuPay NOT accepted. |
| IST timezone advantage |
All deadlines during Indian daytime (5:30am–12:30pm IST). No DST. |
| Indian passport type |
Blue (ordinary) passport eligible. Maroon (official/diplomatic) requires separate clearance. |
| Document accepted |
Passport bio-data page ONLY — NOT Aadhaar, PAN, or driving licence |
Flight Routes & Entry Points
Which Entry Point to Select — Indian Flight Routes to Vietnam
Select the Vietnamese airport where you first clear immigration — NOT Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore or Bangkok. The entry point on the eVisa must match your first Vietnamese port of entry.
| Indian departure |
Common hub |
VN destination |
Do NOT select |
SELECT this |
| Delhi (DEL) |
Singapore (SIN) |
Ho Chi Minh City |
DEL / SIN |
Tan Son Nhat (SGN) |
| Delhi (DEL) |
Bangkok (BKK) |
Hanoi |
DEL / BKK |
Noi Bai (HAN) |
| Mumbai (BOM) |
Singapore (SIN) |
Ho Chi Minh City |
BOM / SIN |
Tan Son Nhat (SGN) |
| Chennai (MAA) |
Direct or via KUL |
Ho Chi Minh City |
MAA / KUL |
Tan Son Nhat (SGN) |
| Bengaluru (BLR) |
Singapore or Bangkok |
HCMC or Hanoi |
BLR / SIN |
SGN or HAN |
| Hyderabad (HYD) |
Singapore or Bangkok |
Da Nang |
HYD / hub |
Da Nang (DAD) |
| Kolkata (CCU) |
Bangkok or Singapore |
Hanoi or HCMC |
CCU / hub |
HAN or SGN |
Requirements for Indians
What Indian Applicants Need to Prepare
What to provide |
| Passport scan: Bio-data page, JPEG under 2MB, flat on white, all 4 corners visible, MRZ strip readable |
| Passport validity: At least 6 months from Vietnam arrival date |
| Full name: Exactly as on passport bio-data page (Given Name + Surname) |
| Arrival date: Vietnam arrival date from booking (not Indian departure date) |
| Payment: Visa/Mastercard (international enabled) or PayPal. All in USD. |
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Do NOT upload these |
| Aadhaar card — not a travel document |
| PAN card — not accepted |
| Indian driving licence — not accepted |
| Portrait/selfie photo — not required for eVisa |
| Maroon/diplomatic passport — requires embassy process |
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RuPay cards: The Vietnam government eVisa portal (evisa.gov.vn) does not accept RuPay cards. Enable international transactions on your Visa or Mastercard through your bank app before applying. If your card is declined, PayPal linked to your Indian bank account is the reliable alternative.
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India Vietnam Visa Series
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Vietnam Visa for Indians 2026
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam in 2026? ▼
Yes. All Indian passport holders require an approved Vietnam eVisa before boarding. No walk-up visa at Vietnamese airports. Processing from $90 all-in (3-Day) to $185 (1-Hour, before 12:30pm IST weekdays). Boarding Approval Letter 30 min 24/7 via WhatsApp after 12:30pm IST.
What are the Vietnam visa IST deadlines for Indians? ▼
1-Day $110: before 5:30am IST (same flight day). 5-Hour $125: before 7:30am IST. 2.5-Hour $155: before 9:30am IST. 1-Hour $185: before 12:30pm IST. After 12:30pm IST or weekends: Boarding Letter 30 min 24/7. IST has no daylight saving — all times fixed year-round.
Can I pay for Vietnam eVisa with RuPay card? ▼
RuPay is not accepted. Use an international Visa or Mastercard with international transactions enabled, or PayPal linked to your Indian bank account. Enable international transactions through your bank app before applying. HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis Visa/Mastercard cards generally work when international is enabled.
What documents do Indians need for Vietnam eVisa? ▼
Only two items: (1) Indian passport bio-data page photo — JPEG under 2MB, flat on white, all corners visible, MRZ strip readable. NOT Aadhaar, PAN, or driving licence. (2) Valid Visa/Mastercard or PayPal. No portrait photo, no embassy visit, no NOC, no bank statements required for tourist eVisa.
What entry point should I select flying from Delhi or Mumbai? ▼
Select the Vietnamese airport, not Delhi or your connection hub. DEL/BOM via Singapore or Bangkok to HCMC → Tan Son Nhat (SGN). Any Indian city via any hub to Hanoi → Noi Bai (HAN). Any Indian city to Da Nang → Da Nang (DAD). Wrong entry point = denied at Vietnamese immigration and cannot be amended after approval.
How long is Vietnam eVisa valid for Indian citizens in 2026? ▼
30 days or 90 days — chosen when applying. Validity starts from the entry date on the application, not the approval date. Single-entry allows one continuous stay. Multiple-entry (+$25) allows unlimited exits/re-entries within the validity period — required if planning any cross-border trips to Cambodia or Laos. Cannot be changed after approval.
