Travel to Vietnam

Visa Exemption

The following countries can visit Vietnam without a visa.

VIETNAM VISA EXEMPTION

E-Visa

Vietnam now allows citizens of all countries and territories to apply for e-Visas from 15 Aug 2023.

Vietnam’s E-visa is valid for up to 90 days, multiple entry, takes three working days to process from receipt of documents and payment, and costs 25 USD.

How to Apply for Vietnam's e-Visa:

For individual foreigners, click here.

For agencies and organizations, click here.

What to prepare before applying e-Visa:

• One 4x6 passport photo in .jpg format with a white background, without glasses
• One photo in .jpg format of your passport data page
• Passport valid for at least six months
• Your temporary address in Vietnam and points of entry and exit
• Debit or credit card for payment (25 USD per visa)

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Where to Download Your Viet Nam e-Visa

After applying for your e-Visa online, you’ll need to wait three working days for your visa to be released. After three days, you may search for your visa here: e-Visa search (or on DichVuCong).

Enter your registration code, email, and date of birth to gain access to your visa. Download the .pdf file and print your e-Visa in two copies for safety when traveling. If three working days have passed and your visa is still unavailable, email Vietnam's e-Visa Support at this page.

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How to Use Your e-Visa in Viet Nam

Your e-Visa is valid for a multiple entry at any of 42 checkpoints within the country, including 13 airports, 16 land border gates, and 13 sea border gates.

The 13 airports that allow foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam by e-visa include Noi Bai (airport code: HAN), Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Cam Ranh (CXR), Da Nang (DAD), Cat Bi (HPH), Can Tho (VCA), Phu Quoc (PQC), Phu Bai (HUI), Van Don (VDO), Tho Xuan (THD), Dong Hoi (VDH), Phu Cat (UIH), and Lien Khuong (DLI).

The 16 land border gates that allow e-visas are Tay Trang (Dien Bien Province), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai, Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can (Nghe An), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo (Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao (Quang Tri), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong (An Giang), and Ha Tien (Kien Giang).

The 13 sea border gates that also allow e-visas are Hon Gai (seaport code: VNHON), Cam Pha (VNCPH), Hai Phong (VTNHP), Nghi Son (VNNGH), Vung Ang (VNVAG), Chan May (VNCMY), Da Nang (VNDAN), Nha Trang (VNNHA), Qui Nhon (VNUIH), Dung Quat (VNDQT), Vung Tau (VNVUT), HCMC (VNSGN), and Duong Dong (VNDDG).

Upon arrival in Vietnam, submit your passport and your printed e-Visa at the immigration counter.

TIP: Keep your printed e-Visa to show on departure.

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Common Questions about e-Visas

- Can I get an extension on my 90-day e-Visa?
Yes, but this can only be done from within Vietnam.

- Can I enter Vietnam after the entry date on my application?
Your visa is valid from the start to end dates specified. You can enter the country any time within those dates.

- Do I need to queue at the Visa on Arrival counter in Vietnam?
If you have e-Visa, you do not need to queue at Visa on Arrival counters. You can bring your printed e-Visa and passport directly to the immigration counter.

Visa on Arrival

Vietnam Visa On Arrival (also called Vietnam Landing Visa) is an alternative way to get your visa for Vietnam instead of going to the embassy or consulate of Vietnam. The visa will be issued for you at International airports in Vietnam.

To do this you'll need:

1. A 4x6 passport photo with a white background and no glasses
2. A filled-out visa application form
3. A passport or substitute ID valid for six months from the date you plan to enter Vietnam
4. Payment (25 USD to 50 USD) for visa fees, and
5. A Letter of Approval from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate (if you are picking up your visa at the airport)
If you are near a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, you can submit your photo, application form, passport, and visa fee in person. This website will guide you through the process.
If you are unable to reach a Vietnamese embassy, or are short on time, there are trusted services online who can provide you with a valid Letter of Approval for a fee. Bring this letter and together with a visa application form and your other documents to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport when you land.

TIP: You will need to pay your visa stamp fee in USD or Vietnamese Dong on arrival at the airport.

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Apply for Visa on Arrival through the travel agent

This is an alternative way to get your visa for Vietnam. There are many online travel agents where you can apply online for your visa.

Customers will have to deal with a travel agency who will forward the applications over to the immigration office, the rest of the conditions need to be verified and pre-approved by Vietnamese embassies and consulates abroad.

Note: Visa on arrival can be used for air travel only. If you are arriving by land or cruise, you are required to contact the local embassy to obtain a full Visa before you go.

What is the "approval letter"?

The "Visa approval letter" is a document (approved by the Immigration Office) that allows you to enter and exit Vietnam for a given time period. With the approval letter, you can pick up your visa upon arrival at one of the seven airports in Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang City - Cam Ranh Airport, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Lam Dong, Phu Quoc).

How to apply

You need to submit your application form online with one of the travel agents providing visa-on-arrival service, pay the service fee.

Within 3 - 5 working days, you will receive an approval letter - which you show at Vietnam airport and collect the visa stamp.

Upon arrival at Vietnam's airport in Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, Hai Phong, Da Lat, Phu Quoc, or Ho Chi Minh Airport, expect to fill in a simple form, present your approval letter, passport, 2 passport photos, and pay the stamping fee. You will receive the visa stamp into your passport issued by the Immigration Office.

The stamping fee is now 25 USD for a single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry.

Please note that the wait time at the airport can be long. You will have to wait in line from 15-30 minutes to get your visa stamp, though the traffic depends on where you are flying from and on what day.

Flights to Vietnam

Latest Updates about International Flights to Vietnam.

Currently, there are 20 countries offering international flights to Vietnam including Cambodia, Hong Kong (China), Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Laos, China, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, USA

Airlines in Vietnam, which are Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, and Pacific Airlines, are offering international flights to other countries, including United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Philippines, Australia, Germany, France, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, and India…

Also, international airlines already start to flight to Vietnam again with the following current flight frequencies:

All international and domestic flights in Vietnam have resumed normal.

Latest Updates about Domestic Flights in Vietnam

Latest All domestic flights in Vietnam have resumed normal.

Flight to Vietnam

There are 22 airports in Vietnam: 11 domestic and 11 international. The three main gateways are Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi (HAN), Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Da Nang International Airport in Danang (DAD).

Tan Son Nhat and the Da Nang airport have domestic terminals within walking distance from the international terminal. Hanoi's domestic terminal is a short ride from the international terminal.

Most countries have direct flights to and from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Travelers can also fly directly into Da Nang from destinations around the region.

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Getting to Vietnam by Bus or Train

New routes and services are making it easier every day to reach Vietnam from neighboring countries of China, Laos, and Cambodia. Travelers entering Vietnam this way will want to make sure they have their visas ready beforehand, as there are no Visas on Arrival at land crossings within Vietnam.

China
There are direct trains between Hanoi (the only point of rail departure for China within Vietnam) and Beijing via the Dong Dang border, with stops at Nanning and Guilin. From Hanoi, the train departs every Tuesday and Friday at 6:30 pm with a total traveling time of 42 hours. You can book your tickets from Hanoi in advance through reputable online services such as Bao Lau or SinhTourist.

Laos
There are local bus companies in Laos touting cheap fares to Vietnam, but we recommend using an international bus service running from Savannakhet or Vientiane to Hanoi, Hue, Vinh, or Da Nang. These direct lines will help you avoid the difficulties that sometimes arise with local bus agents. It's also possible to get a bus from Luang Prabang to Hanoi, but the ride can run up to 24 hours, much of it on rough roads.

Cambodia
A number of public buses and express shuttles ply the route between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City every day, via the Moc Bai border. Modern buses outfitted with air-conditioning make for a more pleasant trip, so try to find one that looks well maintained or spring for one of the modern express shuttles such as Sapaco Tourist or Mekong Express. The ride is usually six hours long. Be sure to have your visas for Vietnam ready before you reach the border.

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Getting to Vietnam by Boat

For those looking for a fun route, a boat trip through the Mekong Delta makes for an enjoyable and scenic entry into Southern Vietnam. Tour agencies in Phnom Penh and in Vietnam can arrange boat trips from Cambodia into the country. You can expect to pass through one of two crossings -- Vinh Xuong or Tinh Bien -- along the way. Trips usually end in Can Tho, about 170 km from Ho Chi Minh City.