Visa to Vietnam

From 15th August 2023, citizens of all countries and territories around the world can apply for electronic visas (e-visas) to enter Vietnam and enjoy the 90-day e-visa duration, valid for multiple entry.
What great news for tourists, businesspeople, and international students who would like to enter Vietnam for vacation, business trip, or internships and study tours! Vietnam is now open to a new e-visa policy which allows longer stay and multiple entries. We will walk you through detailed and informative guidance about Vietnam e-visa applications. Let’s get started!

The detailed information on visa to Vietnam is listed below:

Visa Application Documents

If you are applying to our programs, you must make sure that:

• Your passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date and has at least 02 blank pages
• You have a soft copy of a passport-size photo
  
• You have soft copies of your passport information page which must be full and clear;
  
• You have an exact entry port;
  
• You have a credit/debit card to make payment online for e-visa fee, (American Express card is not accepted).
• Notes: Many applicants experience delays in their Vietnam e visa applications due to errors in the information they submitted on the official website, such as low-quality photos or incorrect names that do not match ICAO guidelines.

The visa duration covers your stay in Vietnam during ABROADER’s program. If you plan to extend your time staying in Vietnam in advance, we suggest you prepare and consult with us while planning your trip.

Upon arrival at Vietnam airport

At the immigration check-out, the immigration officer will check your passport and e-visa result to make sure they are valid.

If all the information is correct, the officer will stamp your passport and give it back to you. Then, you can head to baggage claim areas to collect your belongings.

Congratulations! You are now free to exit the airport and start your journey in Vietnam!

How To Apply Vietnam E-visa

For those who join our Study abroad / Study tour (Faculty-led program) / Internships in Vietnam program for 4 to 8 weeks, we would recommend you to apply for an e-visa to Vietnam. 

Visit our blog to read Getting Your Vietnam E-visa: A step-by-step Guide.

How to apply for e-visa to Vietnam 2023

How To Avoid Vietnam Evisa Scam (from Your Vietnam Visa)

Visa exemption

• Students from Japan, South Korea, Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom are eligible for a 15-day stay without a visa. To re-enter Vietnam, these students have to wait 30 days in-between visits.
• Students from Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos are eligible for a 30-day stay; from The Philippines are eligible for 21-day stay; from Brunei and Myanmar are eligible for 14-day stay without a visa. 
• ASEAN citizens can enter and exit Vietnam multiple times without a visa.
• Students from Chile are eligible for a 90-day stay without a visa.

For more information, please visit here.

Helpful notes

• You must have a printed e-visa result or a copy of it on your mobile phone prior to departure and bring it along during your stay in Vietnam.
• Official Vietnamese Governmental Sites end with gov.vn only.

Additional resources

• Vietnamese Ministry of Immigration 
• Vaccination before traveling to Vietnam 
• All you need to know about Vietnam e-visa 

The Vietnam e-visa policy (valid from Aug 15, 2023) is provided for informational purposes only, please double-check with the official authorities in your home country. In case you prefer letting us apply it on your behalf when joining our program, don’t hesitate to contact the ABROADER team for personal instruction by sending an email to apply@abroader.org or live chat with us.