We want your arrival in Vietnam to be easy and stress free.
This guide walks you through the official e-visa form, one section at a time. It also explains what happens when you land.
Visa rules depend on your nationality. This guide is for travellers who need a Vietnam e-visa. Some nationalities can enter Vietnam without a visa, so please check the latest rules for your nationality before you travel.
Although some government guidance requires passports to be valid for six months after arrival in Vietnam, we recommend allowing six months from your departure date as an extra precaution. Your passport should also have at least two blank pages.
Only use the official website. Other sites may look official but charge extra.
Some boxes on the form need details about your tour. We will email you these details, so please keep that email open while you apply.
In this guide, these are shown as [from your tour details email].
The official form has eight numbered sections. This guide follows the same order, with a screenshot of each one, so you can match what you see on screen.
Take your time. Check every detail against your passport as you go.
Click the image to view it full size.
The first part of the form is called "Foreigner's images". It has two upload boxes. The form only accepts JPG or JPEG files under 2MB, so save both photos on your computer or phone before you start.
Turn off your camera flash for the passport photo. Flash can bounce off the shiny page and hide your details.
The form may fill in some details from your passport photo. Check each one carefully against your passport, then fill in anything missing.
Your name must match your passport exactly. Even a small spelling mistake can make the visa invalid.
Your visa must cover your whole stay in Vietnam, not just the tour. Add at least one extra day at each end, in case your plans change.
A single entry visa only works between the dates you choose. It cannot be used outside them, so give yourself a day either side.
This section is about your trip. Use the details we email you.
For most travellers, the answer to each of the three questions is "No".
The airport list shows airports by name, not just by city. Look for Noi Bai Int Airport for Hanoi (HAN), or Tan Son Nhat Int Airport for Ho Chi Minh City, also called Saigon (SGN). If you use a different international airport, choose it from the list.
This question is intended for travellers who have a specific Vietnamese organisation or individual to contact during their visit. For a normal GoVegan Travel holiday, select "No", unless you have separate arrangements that require you to declare a contact.
The next screen shows all your answers. Check every detail carefully, especially your name, passport number, dates and airports.
Type in the security code shown, then click "Next".
You will then see a notice that your declaration is complete. It shows your e-Visa app no. Take a screenshot or write it down straight away. Older guides, including our earlier one, call this a registration code.
Your application is not sent until you pay, so this is not the last step.
Keep your e-Visa app no. somewhere safe, on paper and on your phone. You need it, with your email and date of birth, to check your status and download your visa.
Click "Confirm" to go to the payment page. Check your details once more.
Tick "I agree to pay", then click "Payment". Choose your payment type and enter your card details. Follow the steps on screen until you see that your payment is complete.
The payment status can take up to two hours to update. Please do not pay twice.
The official site shows these last screens on its own guide. At evisa.gov.vn, click "INSTRUCTION" in the top menu.
After payment, click "Look up records". Enter the details you saved, then click "Search".
Click "Save form" to download a copy of your application.
Well done. You have finished the form.
You may receive an email about your application, but don't rely on this. You can check your e-Visa application status directly on the official website without creating an account. You'll need your e-Visa application number, email address, date of birth and the security code shown on screen.
Most visas are processed within three working days of payment. Some take longer if they need extra checks, up to about 15 working days. This is why we ask you to apply two to three weeks before you fly.
When your visa is approved:
Some airlines ask to see a paper copy before you board.
Vietnam has introduced an online arrival declaration for international visitors at several major airports, including Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. It's currently voluntary, but completing it within three days before arrival is recommended to help speed up immigration.
You can complete the declaration on the official Vietnam Immigration website. Save the QR code you receive so you can show it when you arrive.
When you land in Vietnam, the process is simple.
Check the entry stamp in your passport before you leave the desk. Make sure the "Valid Until" date covers your whole visit, including any time after the tour.
Collect your checked bags, then go through customs.
After collecting your bags and passing through customs, follow the signs to the public arrivals area.
Your exact meeting point will depend on your arrival airport and terminal. We will send you the exit, meeting location and any other details you need no later than one week before you arrive.
Our representative will be waiting at the meeting point given in your arrival details to greet you and take you to your hotel.
Allow about 30 to 45 minutes. Have your two photos ready before you start.
We recommend applying at least two to three weeks before you fly. Processing times vary, so earlier is better if your travel dates are confirmed.
Yes. You can arrive on any date within your approved visa's validity period. Arriving later doesn't extend its expiry date. See the official Vietnamese Embassy FAQs for confirmation.
No. Your e-Visa must already be valid when you enter Vietnam. If your plans change, you may need to apply for a new visa.
You may receive an email, but don't rely on it. Check your application on the official e-Visa search page.
No. You can check your application without an account. You'll need your e-Visa application number, email address, date of birth and the security code shown on screen.
A single entry visa allows you to enter Vietnam once. A multiple entry visa allows you to leave and return during its validity period. For a GoVegan Travel holiday without a separate trip outside Vietnam, single entry is normally sufficient.
No. With an approved e-Visa, take your passport and printed visa directly to the normal immigration counters.
The application fee is not refunded.
Last updated: November 2026
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