Here is a full guide to Vietnam's visa policy to let you know if you need to apply for one, and how to.

A foreigner undergoes immigration procedures at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport in March 2020.

As of 2024, citizens of 25 countries can travel to Vietnam without having to apply for a visa for a maximum stay from 14 to 45 days depending on their nationality.

To enter Vietnam these citizens only need a valid passport with at least two blank pages.

For foreigners who are not visa exempt, they must apply for an e-visa.

Although being officially launched since 2017, Vietnam e-visa until now is still unfamiliar with some people. The following steps will give you a full, updated overview about how to get Vietnam e-visa, where to get Vietnam e-visa, validity of Vietnam e-visa.

Foreigners can apply for a Vietnam e-visa either directly with the Vietnam Immigration Department or ask for help from a service provider or a Vietnam visa agency.

If applying by yourself, please access through the official e-visa portals: evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn.

HOW TO APPLY FOR VIETNAM E-VISA

1. Prepare necessary documents:

- Passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your intended entry date and has at least two blank pages.

- Digital passport photo: A recent color photo (4x6 cm) with a white background, showing your full face without glasses.

- Passport data page scan: A clear scan of the biographical page of your passport.

2. Complete the online application form:

- Personal information: Enter your full name, date of birth, nationality, and other required details as they appear in your passport.

- Passport details: Provide your passport number, issue date, and expiration date.

- Travel information: Specify your intended entry and exit dates, and select your entry and exit points from the list of designated ports.

- Upload documents: Upload the digital passport photo and the scanned passport data page as per the specified requirements.

3. Pay the e-visa fee:

The fee is US$25 for single-entry and $50 for multiple-entry visas. Payments can be made online using international credit or debit cards.

4. Receive and print your e-visa:

Processing time is typically three working days. After approval, download and print your e-visa from the application portal.

5. Present your e-visa upon arrival:

Upon arrival in Vietnam, present your printed e-visa along with your passport at the immigration checkpoint.

Important notes:

- Accuracy: Ensure all information provided matches your passport exactly to avoid entry issues.

- Validity: The e-visa is valid for up to 90 days, allowing single or multiple entries, depending on your application.

- Entry points: Confirm that your chosen entry and exit points are among the designated ports that accept e-visas.

Vietnam e-visa holders can enter the country via 32 international checkpoints including airports, seaports and landports.