2026 Vietnam Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday Schedule & Emergency Visa Guide

📅 2026 Lunar New Year Holiday Dates

According to the official schedule approved by the Prime Minister of Vietnam, the 2026 Tet Holiday will last for 9 consecutive days:

  • Holiday Duration: February 14, 2026 (Dec 27th Lunar Calendar) – February 22, 2026 (Jan 6th Lunar Calendar).
  • Office Reopening: February 23, 2026 (Jan 7th Lunar Calendar).

I. Emergency Visa on Arrival (VOA): Step-by-Step Guide ($165 USD)

For urgent travel during the 2026 Lunar New Year, the Visa on Arrival (VOA) process is the most reliable way to “beat the clock”:

  1. Submit Information Online: Visit our [Visa on Arrival Application Page], select, and choose your required processing speed.
  2. Receive Approval Letter: Once approved, we will email you an official Visa Approval Letter (with a red seal) issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department.
  3. Prepare Entry Documents:
    • Printout: A hard copy of the Approval Letter (PDF) in black/white or color.
    • Photos: Two (2) passport-sized (4x6cm) photos with a white background.
    • Cash (Stamping Fee): $25 USD for single entry or $50 USD for multiple entry.
    • Form: A completed “Entry and Exit Form” (provided with your approval letter).
  4. Pick Up at Airport: Upon arrival at major international airports (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang, etc.), proceed to the “Visa On Arrival / Landing Visa” counter to receive your visa sticker before passing through immigration.

II. Emergency E-Visa Services (Holiday Expediting)

Option A: “Force-Push” an Existing Application

Best for: Those who already submitted an application on the official website and have a Registration Code, but the status is stuck at “Pending.”

  • How it works: Your application is pulled from the queue via internal channels for priority manual review.
  • Processing Time: Status changes from Pending to Issued within a few hours.
  • Required Info: Application Code, Email used for application, and Date of Birth.
  • Please click this link to apply boots evisa service: https://www.vietnam-visa.in/rush-e-visa-vietnam/
  • Estimated Cost: Approx. 210 USD.

Option B: “Super Express” New E-visa Application

Best for: Those who haven’t applied yet, or whose original visa has errors (wrong passport number/name) and needs a total re-issue.

  • Processing Time: Operating normally on weekends/holidays. Get your PDF E-visa in 4–8 hours.
  • Advantage: No embassy visit required. Operate via smartphone and clear customs immediately upon landing.
  • Please click this link to apply new urgent evisa service: https://www.vietnam-visa.in/rush-e-visa-vietnam/
  • Estimated Cost: Single Entry ~230 USD / Multiple Entry ~280 USD.

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