E-Visa
A convenient online visa available to UK passport holders, allowing single or multiple entries for up to 90 days. The entire application is completed digitally with no embassy visit required.
Requirements
- Valid UK passport with at least 6 months remaining validityCRITICAL
- Digital passport-style photo (4x6 cm, white background, JPEG format)
- Scanned copy of your passport data page
- Valid email address for receiving the e-visa
- Credit or debit card for online payment
Application Steps
Visit the official e-visa portal
Go to the Vietnam Immigration Department website (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn). Avoid third-party sites that charge inflated fees.
Complete the online application
Fill in your personal details, travel information, and planned entry/exit points. Upload your photo and passport scan.
Pay the processing fee
Pay $25 USD for single entry or $50 USD for multiple entry online by credit or debit card. The fee is non-refundable even if the visa is denied.
Wait for processing
Processing typically takes 3 working days. You will receive an email notification when your e-visa is ready.
Download and print your e-visa
Download the e-visa PDF from the portal and print at least two copies. Present this alongside your passport at immigration.
Tips
- 💡The e-visa portal can be unreliable during peak periods — apply well in advance and keep screenshots of your confirmation.
- 💡Double-check that your name matches your passport exactly, including middle names. Any mismatch may result in denial at the border.
- 💡Multiple-entry e-visas ($50) are excellent value for digital nomads who want to make day trips to Cambodia or Laos and return.
Key Facts
- Duration
- Up to 90 days (single or multiple entry)
- Cost
- $25 USD (single entry) / $50 USD (multiple entry)
- Work Permit
- No — not included
- Best For
- Hassle-free short to medium stays without visiting an embassy