Vietnam Visa Guide 2026
Find the Perfect Vietnam Visa for Your Trip
This interactive guide helps Indian citizens choose the best visa option for 2026. Use our calculator to compare fees and processing times based on your travel needs.
Interactive Visa Fee & Time Calculator
Select your preferences to see a live comparison of E-Visa costs.
E-Visa vs. Visa on Arrival (VOA)
A quick comparison to help you decide the best path.
💻 E-Visa (Recommended)
- ✔Best For: Most travelers, planners.
- ✔Process: Fully online before you travel.
- ✔Convenience: High. No airport queues for visa processing.
- ✔Validity: 1 or 3 months, single or multiple entry.
- ✔Cost: All-inclusive fee paid online.
✈️ Visa on Arrival (Backup)
- ✔Best For: Urgent/last-minute travel.
- ✔Process: Get approval letter online, visa stamped at airport.
- ✔Convenience: Lower. Requires queuing and payment at the airport.
- ✔Validity: Mainly 1-month options available via agencies.
- ✔Cost: Two parts: online service fee + cash stamping fee at airport.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
Follow these simple steps for a successful application.
E-Visa Process
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Prepare Documents
Passport scan & digital photo.
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Apply Online
Fill form on agency site & upload docs.
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Pay Fee
Complete payment for all-inclusive fee.
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Receive E-Visa
Get visa by email. Print and travel!
Visa on Arrival Process
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Apply for Letter
Apply online for an Approval Letter.
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Receive Letter
Get the letter by email and print it.
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Prepare for Arrival
Bring letter, photos, and cash for stamping fee.
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Get Visa at Airport
Go to VOA counter to get visa stamped.
Special Cases & Services
Information on urgent needs, visa exemptions, and other services.
Both E-Visa and VOA offer urgent services.
• Urgent E-Visa: Can be processed in as fast as 4 business hours, up to 1 business day. This is great for urgent but slightly flexible plans.
• Urgent VOA: The fastest option. An approval letter can be issued in 2-4 business hours, ideal for extremely tight deadlines.
Yes, in two specific cases:
• Phu Quoc Island: A 30-day visa exemption is granted if you fly directly to and from Phu Quoc Island without entering mainland Vietnam.
• APEC Business Travel Card: Holders can stay in Vietnam visa-free for up to 90 days.
This is an optional add-on for Visa on Arrival travelers. An airport representative meets you, expedites your visa stamping process, and guides you through a VIP customs channel. It’s designed to help you avoid long queues and is especially useful for business travelers or those with tight connections.
