Vietnam Visa: Answers for Less Common Situations You Might Be Embarrassed to Ask About
Direct Answer
Old convictions, an expired passport with a visa still in it, dual citizenship, a previous denial — these situations come up more often than you'd think, and none of them are as complicated as they feel. Below are honest, specific answers, without the vague "it depends" non-answers this topic usually gets.
Some questions feel awkward to ask a real person. Here they are, answered plainly.
"I have an old criminal record. Can I still apply?"
The e-visa application itself doesn't ask about criminal history, and most travelers with a past record apply and travel without any issue. Vietnamese immigration authorities retain the right to deny entry in serious cases, independent of anything a visa agency assesses — no agency can predict or influence that decision. If your situation is genuinely serious or unusual, that's a conversation for an immigration lawyer, not a processing service, but for the vast majority of people asking this question, it isn't the obstacle they fear it is.
"My old visa is in an expired passport — do I need a new one?"
In almost all cases, yes. A Vietnam e-visa is tied to a specific passport number, not to you as a person — a new passport means a new number, which means the old visa doesn't carry over automatically.
The fix is simple: apply for a new e-visa under your current passport, the same as anyone applying for the first time. Having previously visited Vietnam doesn't change the process.
"I'm a dual citizen — which passport do I use?"
Use whichever passport you'll actually be carrying and presenting at the airport. What matters is consistency — the visa is tied to that specific passport's number and details, so the passport you apply with needs to be the exact one in your hand at check-in and immigration. Mixing passports partway through (applying with one, traveling with another) is what actually causes a problem, not the fact of holding dual citizenship itself.
"I was denied before — can I try again?"
Yes, a previous denial doesn't permanently disqualify you. Two things help:
- If you know why you were denied, address that specific issue in your new application
- If you don't know why, it's worth asking support to review your details for anything that commonly causes rejection before resubmitting blind
"My name changed since I last visited — does that matter?"
No — apply with your current legal name exactly as printed on your current passport. Vietnamese immigration has no record tying you to a previous name unless it's still relevant to your current passport, so there's nothing extra to explain or document in most cases.
If Your Situation Isn't Covered Here
These are the most common less-common questions, but not every possible one. If yours genuinely isn't answered above, it's worth asking support directly and privately, rather than guessing or avoiding applying altogether out of uncertainty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I have an old criminal conviction. Can I still get a Vietnam e-visa?
The e-visa application doesn't ask about criminal history. Vietnamese immigration authorities can independently deny entry for serious cases, but this isn't something an agency assesses or can predict — if you're genuinely concerned about a specific case, that's a question for an immigration lawyer, not a visa processing service.
My old Vietnam visa is in an expired passport. Do I need a new visa with my new passport?
Generally yes — a visa tied to an old passport number doesn't automatically transfer to a new passport. You'll need a fresh application under your current passport details.
I'm a dual citizen. Which passport should I use to apply?
Use whichever passport you'll actually travel and present at Vietnamese immigration with — the visa is tied to that specific passport number, so consistency between application and travel document matters more than which nationality you choose.
I was previously denied a Vietnam visa. Can I apply again?
Yes, you can reapply, ideally addressing whatever caused the original denial if you know the reason. If you're unsure why you were denied, that's worth clarifying before resubmitting the same information.
My name has changed since my last trip to Vietnam. Does that cause a problem?
Apply using your current legal name exactly as it appears on your current passport — that's what matters, not what name was used previously.
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