THE PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Make the destination fit the actual trip
As reviewed in September 2026, Vietnam’s Immigration Department provides an official e-visa route for eligible foreign passport holders outside Vietnam. The e-visa can be issued for up to 90 days as single or multiple entry, and it is valid only through approved international border gates.
Use only the official application route
The Immigration Department portal requests the passport data page, a compliant portrait, trip details and the chosen entry point. The submitted information must match the passport.
- Apply while outside Vietnam.
- Save the registration code and application email.
- Use the official government domain.
Choose validity and entry point carefully
The official portal states that an e-visa may be single or multiple entry for up to 90 days. Entry and exit must use a government-approved border gate.
- Match validity dates to the real itinerary.
- Select the correct arrival gate.
- Print or retain the approved e-visa as instructed.
Separate processing from approval
The portal lists a processing target and a non-refundable application fee, but incomplete or inconsistent details can affect the result. An issued document does not replace border checks.
- Allow time for corrections or further review.
- Do not book around an unapproved application.
- Recheck official instructions before departure.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Verify before travel
Entry rules can change. Review the source that applies to the traveller and route before booking and again shortly before departure.
BEFORE YOU CONFIRM
Final planning checklist
- Nationality and passport details confirmed
- Official portal used
- Validity and entry type selected correctly
- Approved border gate matches the itinerary
- Rules rechecked before departure
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Can Saudi travellers apply for a Vietnam e-visa?
Vietnam’s official portal provides an e-visa application route for eligible foreign passport holders. The applicant should confirm the current nationality options directly in the live government form before submission.
How long can a Vietnam e-visa be valid?
The official Immigration Department portal states a maximum validity of 90 days, with single- or multiple-entry options.
Can an e-visa be used at any Vietnamese border?
No. The official portal states that e-visas may be used only at international border gates approved by the Government of Vietnam.