Electronic visa (e-Visa) for tourism and short visits, up to 90 days
Vietnam's e-Visa is issued online by the Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) through the official portal evisa.gov.vn. It is valid for up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, and is open to passport holders of all countries unless they fall under certain legal exclusions. Citizens of countries that Vietnam exempts from visas can enter without one for a set period (45 days under the unilateral exemption). A regular visa can also be obtained from a Vietnamese embassy.
Visiting Vietnam
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Life in Vietnam
Money
3
Currency
Vietnamese Dong
VND
Vietnamese Dong
Cost of living
30
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2024
Tax
5–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 10%
New 5-bracket schedule (Law 109/2025/QH15) from 2026; 35% above VND 100 million per month.
Living
1
Happiness
#43 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign nationals outside Vietnam who want to visit for tourism, family or other short visits.
Eligibility
Outside Vietnam
The e-Visa is for foreigners who are outside Vietnam when they apply.
Valid passport
You need a valid passport or international travel document.
Not barred from entry
You must not fall into the cases where entry is not allowed under Article 21 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementNot covered by legal exclusions
- Document checklistValid passport
- Feese-Visa, single entry
The full requirements are for members
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- 5 more requirements
- 6 documents
- 2 fees
- 7 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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