Vietnam E-visa for Indian Passport Holders

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Vietnam is becoming a popular destination for Indians in Southeast Asia. In fact, more and more airline companies are offering direct flights from India’s major cities going to Vietnam. Thankfully, acquiring a visa to Vietnam is now easy for Indians. You just need to go online and apply for the Vietnam e-visa.

Vietnam launched the e-visa program last February of 2017. This was part of their efforts to invite more tourists to visit their country. It streamlines the traditional process of applying for a visa since travelers no longer need to go to an embassy to lodge their application. With the e-visa, all you need to do is to connect to the Internet and fill out the form online.

Country list for Vietnam e-visa

In this article, we’ll talk about how Indians can avail of the Vietnam e-visa and address some of the questions you may have.

What Is Vietnam E-Visa?

The Vietnam e-visa, also called the electronic visa, is a type of visa issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department to foreigners who plan on visiting Vietnam. It was created to allow foreign visitors to easily apply for their visa over the Internet without the need to visit an embassy and submit their application personally. This visa is just the same as the standard Vietnam visa but the biggest difference is that it is issued online.

List-of-port that accept for e-visa

How Long Will the Vietnam E-visa Be Valid For?

The Vietnam e-visa is a single-entry visa that will allow Indian visitors to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days. You have an option to extend the visa, but you need to look for an agency that can sponsor your stay. The 30-day period will start from the day you first entered the country. If you are planning to stay longer and you need to enter the country multiple times, then the Visa on Arrival might be more suitable for you.

What Are the Conditions To Meet For Applying the Vietnam E-Visa?

In order to be approved of the Vietnam visa, here are the following conditions that you need to meet:

• You must have an Indian passport that’s valid for 6 months from your date of entry to the country.
• Fill out the online application form and make sure the details are entered correctly.
• Prepare a debit card or credit card to pay for the visa-processing fee.
• Provide a valid email address for the e-visa copy to be sent.

Once your e-visa is approved, you will receive a copy of it in PDF format. Print the e-visa and bring a copy on your trip. Make sure you carry your e-visa with you at all times while in Vietnam.

How Much Will the e-Visa Cost and what’s the Processing Time?

It’s take about 3 business days & cost of $25 for applying an e-visa through the government website https://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn – Please make sure no error or mistake for your e-visa application because the government run no refund policy and no  support.

If making your e-visa application through an agency, the cost will mainly depend on the purpose of your visa and the processing time that you will choose for your visa. Of course the e-visa fee through an agency always higher than the  government website but they offer support and 100% money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

Here are your options:

• Standard processing time – for this option, you will get your e-visa in 3 business days and you’ll have to pay $35 for this. This is the cheapest option if you are not in a hurry.
• Rush processing – if you are going to leave for Vietnam soon, you should choose this option. For this, you just need to wait for 2 business days to get your e-visa. This will cost you $45.
• Super rush processing – if you need your visa very urgently in same day, choose this option. It will cost you $60.

Please see our Vietnam visa fees for update.

How Can I Apply for the Vietnam E-visa for Indian Passport Holders?

The first thing that you will do to apply for the Vietnam e-visa is to connect to the Internet. So get your laptop or mobile phone and access the website of the Vietnam Immigration where you can apply for the e-visa. Then follow these steps:

1. Fill out the application form. Provide your personal details, including name, birth date, and other important info. Enter your passport details as well, including passport number and date of birth. Review the information you entered before you proceed to the next page.
2. The next page will require you to pay for the processing fee. So be ready with your debit card or credit card. You can also pay with PayPal if you have one. After you submit the payment, wait for a confirmation email that your visa is already being processed.
3. Wait for an email that your e-visa has already been approved. Once approved, click on the link provided and enter your application code and last name to access the e-visa copy. Download the e-visa and print a copy.

If possible, print two copies of your e-visa. That way, you will have a spare copy just in case you will lose one copy. Carry the e-visa with you at all times while you holiday in Vietnam.