Vietnam visa & e-visa

Everything long-stay foreigners need to keep a legal status in Vietnam, from e-visas to border renewals.

Who this is for

Most nationalities need a visa or e-visa to stay beyond the visa-exemption window. Exemption lengths differ by passport, so always check your own case before travelling.

Types available

E-visa (90 days)

Single or multiple entry, applied for online before travel.

Tourist visa (DL)

Issued through a sponsoring agency, typically 1 or 3 months.

Business visa (DN)

Requires a sponsoring company in Vietnam.

Visa exemption

Available to selected nationalities for a limited number of days.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Passport-style photo
  • Scan of the passport bio page
  • Planned entry date and entry point

Good to know

  • Border checkpoints do not issue e-visas — apply before you travel.
  • Overstaying leads to fines and can block re-entry.

Frequent questions

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