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Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for European travelers, including visitors from Portugal. If you're planning a trip, the fastest and most efficient way to get your visa today is through the Vietnam E-visa system, especially with urgent processing options now available.
This guide focuses on how Portuguese citizens can quickly obtain a Vietnamese visa, even at the last minute.
Yes. Portuguese passport holders are required to obtain a visa before entering Vietnam.
The good news: you can now apply 100% online, with urgent options available in as fast as 2-4 working hours.

Key Benefits
Fully online application (no embassy visits)
Valid for up to 90 days
Single or multiple entry options
Available for urgent processing (same day / next day)
No stamping procedure on arrival
You can apply directly through the official Vietnam Immigration portal: https://evisa.gov.vn/

Step 1: Upload your documents
Provide your passport image and portrait photo.
Step 2: Fill in your details
Enter your personal information, passport details, travel dates, entry/exit points, and accommodation.
Step 3: Make payment
Pay the government fee online using your card.
Step 4: Wait for approval
Once approved, download your eVisa and keep a copy (printed or digital).
Step 5: Enter Vietnam
Present your passport and eVisa at immigration for entry stamping.
Watch this step-by-step video guide on how to fill out the Vietnam e-visa form correctly here
If you apply for an urgent Vietnam evisa with us - Vietnamvisavoa, the procedure is simple.
Step 1: Submit a simplified Vietnam evisa application at: https://vietnamvisavoa.com/apply/e-visa
After submitting your information, you will receive a secure payment link.
Complete the payment online via credit/debit card or PayPal to proceed with processing.
Step 3: Receive Your E-visa
Get your Vietnam evisa via email
Checking details and using them at the airport
When Should You Choose an Urgent E-Visa?
Urgent processing is recommended if:
Your flight is within a few days
You forgot to apply earlier
Your application has errors and needs correction
You’re traveling during peak season or holidays
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The visa validity is shorter than the Vietnam evisa, a maximum of 30 days
Must obtain an approval letter before boarding your flight to Vietnam instead of getting a Vietnam visa directly at the airport.
Must pay 2 kinds of fee: the service fee for the Vietnam visa letter and the stamping fee at the Vietnam airport.
Requires waiting at the airport for stamping
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Requires visiting a Vietnamese embassy abroad
Longer processing time
More suitable for long-term or special visas
E-Visa (Government Website)
$25 - Single entry
$50 - Multiple entry
This fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
Visa on Arrival
You must pay:
Approval letter service fee (varies by agency and processing speed)
Stamping fee at the airport:
$25 (single entry)
$50 (multiple entry)
You have to pay in USD cash, so please prepare the cash before going to the airport.
Embassy Visa
The fee depends on the Embassy and the visa type.
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For Portuguese travelers, the urgent Vietnam E-visa is now the most efficient and reliable way to enter Vietnam, especially for last-minute plans.
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