Vietnam Visa News: Policy Changes and Updates on 15th August, 2023
Vietnam Visa News: Policy Changes and Updates on 15th August, 2023
What is news with Vietnam visa after 15th August, 2023? Let Vietnamvisavoa.com share with you updates on Vietnam visa regulations applied for foreign travelers to Vietnam.
Official: New Vietnam visa policy approved on (14/08/2023)
• 3 month multiple entry Vietnam Evisas will be available from 15 August 2023.
• Citizens from all countries are now eligible for Vietnam e-visa program. Before that, only 80 nationalities were eligible for Vietnam evisa.
• 09 more ports of entry have been added to the list of eligible entry/exit points. Vietnam evisa now is accepted at 42 international borders including land borders, international airports and seaports.
• Regular passport holders of 13 countries will be exempt from Vietnam visa for 45 days instead of 15 days as before.
Vietnam evisa application form
Every applicant can submit their Vietnam evisa request at the official website of Vietnam Immigration:
Applicants follow the 3 steps as below to complete the Vietnam evisa application form
Step 1: Fulfill required information
• Upload foreigners' passport data page image and photograph (straight looking without glasses);
• After this step, registration code will be sent to the applicant;
Step 2: Pay Vietnam E-visa fee Online
• - $25/single-entry electronic visa
• - $50/multiple-entry electronic visa
Step 3: Check your Vietnam evisa status
Enterthe registration code, registration email and date of birth to check result in E-visa search menu. If being approved for E-visa, please print E-visa to enter/exit Vietnam.
Processing time:3-7 working days. In many cases, you expect to get result after 10 working days. In case your visa application still shows the status “processing” after 10 working days, it is likely that your Vietnam visa request is declined.
Note:Vietnam evisa is opened to all nationalities does not mean that everyone who submit Vietnam evisa application will be approved. In case your Vietnam evisa application is declined, official fee (25 US for single entry or 50 US for multiple entry) is still being charged by Vietnam Immigration Department.
List of borders for Vietnam Evisa (updated 15th August, 2023)
International airports:
Airports (Code)
Nội Bài (HAN)
Tân Sơn Nhất (SGN)
Cam Ranh (CXR)
Đà Nẵng (DAD)
Cát Bi (HPH)
Cần Thơ (VCA)
Phú Quốc (PQC)
Phú Bài (HUI)
Vân Đồn (VDO)
Thọ Xuân (THD)
Đồng Hới (VDH)
Phù Cát (UIH)
Liên Khương (DLI)
Total: 13
Land Border Entry Ports
Ports (City)
Tây Trang (Điện Biên)
Móng Cái (Quảng Ninh)
Hữu Nghị (Lạng Sơn)
Lào Cai
Na Mèo (Thanh Hóa)
Nậm Cắn (Nghệ An)
Cầu Treo (Hà Tĩnh)
Cha Lo (Quảng Bình)
La Lay and Lao Bảo (Quảng Trị)
Bờ Y (Kon Tum)
Mộc Bài and Xa Mát (Tây Ninh)
Tịnh Biên and Vĩnh Xương (An Giang)
Hà Tiên (Kiên Giang)
Total: 16
Sea Border Entry Ports
Ports (City)
Hòn Gai and Cẩm Phả (Quảng Ninh)
Hải Phòng
Nghi Sơn (Thanh Hóa)
Vũng Áng (Hà Tĩnh)
Chân Mây (Thừa Thiên Huế)
Đà Nẵng
Nha Trang (Khánh Hòa)
Quy Nhơn (Bình Định)
Dung Quất (Quảng Ngãi)
Vũng Tàu (Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu)
Ho Chi Minh seaport
Dương Đông (Kiên Giang)
Total: 13
Update on Vietnam visa exemption policy
Citizens from these countries are granted a visa-free stay of 45 days, regardless of purpose of entry.
Country |
Duration (Days) |
Germany |
45 days |
France |
45 days |
Italy |
45 days |
Spain |
45 days |
United Kingdom |
45 days |
Russia |
45 days |
Japan |
45 days |
South Korea |
45 days |
Denmark |
45 days |
Sweden |
45 days |
Norway |
45 days |
Finland |
45 days |
Belarus |
45 days |
If you're unsure about the Vietnam e-Visa application process, it's always best to seek professional help to avoid making mistakes. A trustworthy travel agency can assist you with the application process and answer any questions you may have.
They can guide you through the application process and ensure that you provide accurate information and select the correct options for your trip. It will save you time and money in the long run by preventing common mistakes that could delay or even deny your visa application.
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