What is an E-visa?
While a normal Vietnamese visa is a travel document granted by the country's authorities, an E-visa is an electronic version issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department. It’s valid for up to 30 days and allows a single entry into the country.
List of 80 countries eligible for an E-visa
Good news! Citizens from 80 countries can now apply for a Vietnam E-visa. These countries include:
Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ireland, Iceland, Austria, Poland, Belarus, Belgium, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Canada, Qatar, Germany, Chile, Colombia, India, Czech Republic, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Cyprus, Timor Leste, Estonia, Georgia, Republic of Korea, United States of America, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Russia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Micronesia, Malta, Macedonia, Mexico, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Palau, Panama, Finland, France, Fiji, Philippines, Marshall Islands, Salomons Islands, Romania, Western Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, China (including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR passport holders, not apply to Chinese E-passport holders), Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
Wait... You may be able to enter Vietnam without needing a visa
If you hold any of the following passports, you will be able to enter Vietnam Visa-free if you do not intend to stay in the country for an extended period of time:
14 days: Brunei, Myanmar
15 days: Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
30 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Unfortunately, Australian passport is not on this list yet.
Which airport can I enter Vietnam with an E-visa?
Noi Bai (Hanoi)
Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City)
Da Nang
Cam Ranh
Cat Bi
Can Tho
Phu Quoc
Phu Bai
Van Don
Tho Xuan
Dong Hoi
Phu Cat
Lien Khuong
How to apply for an E-visa?
Applying Online:
The process simple. It takes around 2-4 business days and costs approximately $40 AUD per person. Click here to apply for an E-visa. Please note this website can take time to load depending on traffic.
Applying In Person:
You can also apply for a Vietnam Tourist Visa at a Vietnamese embassy near you. Just google "Vietnam Embassy near me".
Please note the information on this guide is true on the writing's date. Information may be updated from time to time. For the latest guide regarding Vietnam E-visa, visit Vietnam Travel Official Website.
