Vietnam has opened E-visa program again for Indian passport holders from 2024 after two year of closure due to Covid-19. Indian tourists and businessmen can follow these below information to apply and get Vietnam E-visa online. Let’s see the official guide for getting Vietnam E-visa for Indian citizens in this article.
Vietnam e-Visa is a simple, online visa approval process available to citizens of 82 countries. Payment and delivery of the e-Visa is done entirely online, and takes three working days. Indian passport holders are eligible for applying this type of visa, so Indian citizens can apply very conveniently.
1/ What is Vietnam e-Visa?
Vietnam e-Visa is one of several visa types offered by Vietnam Immigration Department to foreigners entering the country. The e-Visa is valid for 30 days, and single entry only. As of July 2020, Vietnam’s e-Visa is available to nationals of 82 countries, including India.
Indian citizens can apply directly for Vietnam e-Visas here: Vietnam e-Visa application Website
2/ Vietnam e-Visa Requirements for Indians 2025
Before starting Vietnam e-visa application form, Indians need to have:
3/ How to Apply Vietnam e-Visa for Indian passport holders online 2025
Indian citizens applying Vietnam e-visa can follow below guidance:
4/ Where to Download Vietnam e-Visa for Indians
After applying for your e-Visa online, you’ll need to wait three working days for your visa to be released. Right after applying visa successfully, you will receive email confirmation with your visa order code. After processing time, you may search for your visa by the visa registration code.
Besides, the E-visa will be sent to your email after it’s approved. Therefore, you can check and download Vietnam E-visa through email.
5/ How to Use e-Visa in Vietnam for Indian
Vietnam e-Visa for Indian is valid for entry at any of 28 international checkpoints within the country, including eight international airports. For the full list of airports, seaports and border crossings where the e-Visa is accepted, please click here.
Indian people can choose one of these 28 entry checkpoint when applying e-visa. When e-visa is approved, the entry gate will be shown on e-visa. Indian passport holders can only enter Vietnam through the entry gate in E-visa.
Upon arrival in Vietnam, submit your passport and your printed e-Visa at the immigration counter.
TIP: Keep your printed e-Visa to show on departure. The airlines also ask to see your e-visa before letting you fly.
6/ Common Questions about Vietnam e-Visa for Indians
– Can Indians get extension on 30-day Vietnam e-Visa?
No, visa extension is not available at this moment. Indian passport need to apply new E-visa, do the border run to nearby countries such as Cambodia or Laos, then re-enter with new E-visa to get another 30 days of stay.
– Can Indians enter Vietnam after the entry date on e-visa application?
Your visa is valid from the start to end dates specified. You can enter the country any time within those dates.
– Do Indians need to queue at the Visa on Arrival counter when landing at Vietnam?
With e-visa, Indian people do not need to queue at Visa on Arrival counters. Indian just need to show the printed e-Visa and passport directly to the immigration officer and enter.
– Do Indians need photos when landing at Vietnam?
No, photo is used for visa on arrival only. If Indian people enter by E-visa, they no need to bring photos.
– Do Indians need to pay stamp fee when landing at Vietnam?
No, stamp fee is required for visa on arrival only. If Indian people enter by E-visa, they no need to pay any additional fee at the airport.