Vietnam Immigration Office Status
The Immigration Department operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT+7). Any request outside these hours requires emergency mobilization.
Find Your Emergency Solution
Input your details to see which emergency visa type applies to your current situation and arrival point.
1 Your Travel Details
Why Use Emergency Rush?
Standard processing completely stops during holidays. Without emergency intervention, your application stays in a digital “waiting room” while airlines block your check-in.
Airline Clearance
Official approval letters allow airlines to issue your boarding pass immediately.
Priority Processing
Case-by-case manual approval by skeleton crews at the Immigration Department.
Processing Time Comparison (Hours)
Data based on 2025 holiday service averages
Vietnam Public Holidays 2025
| Holiday Name | 2025 Date | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1 (Wed) | 1 Day | Closed |
| Lunar New Year (Tet) | Jan 25 – Feb 2 | 9 Days | Total Standstill |
| Hung Kings’ Commemoration | Apr 7 (Mon) | 3 Days* | Closed |
| Reunification & Labor Day | Apr 30 – May 4 | 5 Days | Closed |
| National Day | Sep 1 – 2 | 4 Days* | Closed |
*Includes adjacent weekends.
Step-by-Step Emergency Process
Preparation
Scan passport (6 mo. validity) and have flight arrival info ready.
Apply Online
Submit through an authorized rush portal before the daily 15:00 cutoff.
Receive PDF
Approval letter or E-Visa arrives in email. **MUST PRINT IN COLOR**.
Clear Entry
Show documents to airline and immigration duty officers.
