Everything you need to know about the Vietnam e-visa
Since 15 August 2025, British nationals going to Vietnam on holiday or visiting friends and family there, have been able to enter the country without a visa for up to 45 days. Travellers from most other European countries can also stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. However, those holding an Irish or Austrian passport must apply for an e-visa.
Do you want to stay in Vietnam for more than 45 days?
In that case, you will need an (e-)visa. You can easily apply for your e-visa on this website if you are travelling to Vietnam for tourism for 45 to 90 days. Since the visa on arrival is no longer available, the e-visa is the easiest way to meet Vietnam’s visa requirements.
Apply for the e-visa for VietnamBusiness travel with an e-visa
The 45 days visa exemption for British nationals applies only to tourist trips. If you are travelling to Vietnam on business, you will need a visa. Luckily, the application procedure is really simple and only takes a few minutes. On this website, you can complete an application form with clear explanations. Once submitted, you will probably obtain your visa within a few days. If you are travelling to Vietnam at short notice, you can submit an urgent application. Urgent applications are normally approved within a few days. You may use the e-visa not only for tourism, but also to attend business meetings, participate in conferences, carry out journalistic activities or invest in the country.
How do I apply for the e-visa?
The application procedure for the Vietnam e-visa is really simple. First, you need to complete the application form. Then, you need to make the payment and submit the documents. This website offers an application form with clear explanations. Additionally, your submitted data and documents will be checked for errors. If your photos do not meet the Vietnamese immigration authorities' requirements, you will be able to submit new photos. You will be able to correct mistakes on your data in a fast an easy way. This will prevent your application from being rejected.
Who is eligible for the e-visa?
The Vietnam e-visa allows you to travel for tourism, business and transit. You can also use this e-visa if you wish to teach or take a course. The Vietnam e-visa is suitable for European travellers who wish to stay in Vietnam between 45 and 90 days. Travellers going to Vietnam on a business trip, or those who are not eligible for a visa exemption due to their nationality, must also apply for an (e-)visa.
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The e-visa for Vietnam costs £54,95 per person. This price comprises the consular fees, as well as vietnamevisa.co.uk service fees. You can also submit a group application. You just need to click on ‘Add traveller’ in the form for this. The price per person in group applications is the same as in individual applications. You can choose from various payment methods, including credit card, PayPal, Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Check the terms and conditions before submitting your application
The vast majority of travellers meet the Vietnam e-visa requirements. If the e-visa does not cover your travel purpose – for example, if you wish to take up residence in Vietnam – you will not be elegible for an e-visa. You must bear in mind that there is a list of permitted entry points in the country. If you want to enter Vietnam via a different location, you will need a physical visa. For this, you will have to contact the Vietnamese embassy in your country of residence. In the United Kingdom, the embassy is located in London, and in Ireland in Dublin. If you wish to apply for a physical visa at the embassy, you should be prepared for longer waiting times.
