What's the 90-day Vietnam e-visa?

Launched in August 2023, Vietnam's e-visa offers a 90-day stay (single or multiple-entry) for nationals of 80+ countries. USD 25 single-entry, USD 50 multiple-entry. Apply at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn with a passport scan, photo, intended dates, and port of entry. Processing 3-5 business days. The visa is electronic; you print and present at immigration. Replaced the previous 30-day single-entry e-visa.

Vietnam visa exemption for Europeans?

Yes for 13 European nationalities. UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia citizens get 45 days visa-free. Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belarus get 15 days. The program was extended through 2028 in August 2025. Japan and South Korea get 15 days. Apply nothing in advance; show up with a valid passport. The 45-day exemption for the UK and major EU countries effectively eliminates the visa requirement for most European tourists.

Cost: visa exemption vs e-visa?

Visa exemption is free. The e-visa costs USD 25 (single) or USD 50 (multiple). If you're a UK or EU citizen on the 45-day exemption list, save the USD 25 and use the visa exemption. If you need longer than 45 days or want to enter Vietnam multiple times during the same trip, get the 90-day e-visa. If you're a non-exempt nationality (American, Canadian, Australian, most other non-European), the e-visa is the standard tourist option.

Official portal: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (Vietnam Immigration's official e-visa site). Avoid the dozens of unofficial commercial sites that charge USD 50-150 markups for the same process. The official site accepts most major credit cards in USD.

Can I extend a Vietnam visa from inside the country?

Yes, but with complications. The 90-day e-visa is non-extendable; you must exit and re-enter or apply for a new e-visa. The visa exemption is non-extendable. For longer stays, you need a Tourist Visa (DL) through a Vietnamese embassy before arrival, or arrange a business visa sponsorship from a Vietnamese company. Many travelers do a short trip to Cambodia or Laos to reset their 90-day window.

What's the 90-day Vietnam e-visa?

Launched in August 2023, Vietnam's e-visa offers a 90-day stay (single or multiple-entry) for nationals of 80+ countries. USD 25 single-entry, USD 50 multiple-entry. Apply at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn with a passport scan, photo, intended dates, and port of entry. Processing 3-5 business days. The visa is electronic; you print and present at immigration. Replaced the previous 30-day single-entry e-visa.

Vietnam visa exemption for Europeans?

Yes for 13 European nationalities. UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia citizens get 45 days visa-free. Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belarus get 15 days. The program was extended through 2028 in August 2025. Japan and South Korea get 15 days. Apply nothing in advance; show up with a valid passport. The 45-day exemption for the UK and major EU countries effectively eliminates the visa requirement for most European tourists.

Cost: visa exemption vs e-visa?

Visa exemption is free. The e-visa costs USD 25 (single) or USD 50 (multiple). If you're a UK or EU citizen on the 45-day exemption list, save the USD 25 and use the visa exemption. If you need longer than 45 days or want to enter Vietnam multiple times during the same trip, get the 90-day e-visa. If you're a non-exempt nationality (American, Canadian, Australian, most other non-European), the e-visa is the standard tourist option.

Official portal: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (Vietnam Immigration's official e-visa site). Avoid the dozens of unofficial commercial sites that charge USD 50-150 markups for the same process. The official site accepts most major credit cards in USD.

Can I extend a Vietnam visa from inside the country?

Yes, but with complications. The 90-day e-visa is non-extendable; you must exit and re-enter or apply for a new e-visa. The visa exemption is non-extendable. For longer stays, you need a Tourist Visa (DL) through a Vietnamese embassy before arrival, or arrange a business visa sponsorship from a Vietnamese company. Many travelers do a short trip to Cambodia or Laos to reset their 90-day window.

Vietnam Visa Guide 2026

Recent changes for 2026

Vietnam's 90-day multiple-entry e-visa launched in August 2023, replacing the previous 30-day single-entry version. The visa-exemption program (15-45 days for 13 European nationalities) was extended through 2028 in August 2025. The e-visa portal at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn now accepts 80+ nationalities. Processing time dropped to 3-5 business days through 2024-2025.

Visa types

Visa	Duration	Cost	Requirements	Processing
E-Visa (single-entry)	90 days	USD 25	Passport scan, photo, intended dates, port of entry	3-5 business days
E-Visa (multiple-entry)	90 days per entry	USD 50	Same as single-entry	3-5 business days
Visa Exemption	15-45 days (varies by nationality)	Free	Valid passport (6+ months)	On arrival
Tourist Visa (DL)	30 or 90 days	USD 25-50 at embassy	Application form, passport, photo, invitation letter (some embassies)	5-10 business days

Vietnam Visa Policy Overview 2026

Vietnam has made significant visa improvements over 2023-2025. The headline change: the 90-day multiple-entry e-visa launched in August 2023, replacing the previous 30-day single-entry version. The visa-exemption program for 13 European nationalities was extended through 2028 in August 2025. The combination makes Vietnam the most visa-accessible major Southeast Asian destination for European tourists.

The 90-Day E-Visa

The Vietnam e-visa allows a 90-day stay (single or multiple-entry) for nationals of 80+ countries. Single-entry USD 25, multiple-entry USD 50. Apply at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (the official Vietnam Immigration portal) with a passport scan, recent photo, intended entry/exit dates, and intended port of entry. Processing 3-5 business days. The visa is electronic; print and present at immigration on arrival.

The e-visa is the standard option for non-exempt nationalities (US, Canada, Australia, most Asian non-ASEAN, most Middle Eastern). It's also useful for exempt-nationality travelers who need longer than the exemption period or who want to enter Vietnam multiple times.

Visa Exemption (Free, for 24 Nationalities)

Vietnam offers visa-free entry to 24 nationalities, with the period varying:

45 days: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia (extended through 2028 in August 2025)
30 days: Chile, Phillipines
15 days: Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belarus
30 days: ASEAN nationals (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei)

UK and major EU citizens have effectively had the visa requirement eliminated for most tourist trips. The exemption is non-extendable; if you need longer, get an e-visa.

E-Visa Application Practical Notes

The official portal at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn is the authoritative source. Avoid the dozens of unofficial commercial sites (vietnam-visa.com, ivisa.com, etc.) that charge USD 50-150 markups for the same process. The official site accepts most major credit cards in USD.

Application requirements: passport scan (entire information page), recent photo (4x6 cm against white background), intended entry and exit dates, intended port of entry (any major airport or land border), basic personal information. The system runs on a 3-5 business day processing window; rush processing is not available.

Extending or Restarting Your Visa

The 90-day e-visa is non-extendable; you must exit and re-enter or apply for a new e-visa. Many travelers do a short trip to Cambodia (Siem Reap or Phnom Penh by bus or short flight) or Laos to reset their 90-day window. Each new e-visa application requires submitting fresh documents and a new USD 25 or USD 50 fee.

For longer continuous stays, the Tourist Visa (DL) through a Vietnamese embassy before arrival is the alternative. Business visas (sponsored by a Vietnamese company) and Long-Term Resident Cards are the options for stays beyond 6 months.

Vietnam Visa Guide 2026

At a glance