For a Vietnam e-visa you pay 25 USD when you need a single entry, or 50 USD for multiple entry, and either option remains valid for as long as 90 days. Most files are handled in 3 working days, though the wait stretches to 3 to 15 if the Police Department decides your application needs verifying. Payment is made online, through the VietCombank gateway on evisa.gov.vn.
Nothing here comes from a government office, this is an independent guide. We neither collect money nor file paperwork on your behalf, yet we do gather the price, the schedule and the payment rules together in one place.
Vietnam e-visa cost: single vs multiple entry
Decide on your entry type before you begin, since that choice is what fixes the price. For a single entry the Immigration Department asks 25 USD, while multiple entry costs 50 USD, and each is good for no more than 90 days.
What you hand over isn’t a deposit. Under Resolution No. 30/2016/QH14 the money is not returned even when your visa is refused, because it pays for handling your file rather than for the outcome. Since 15 August 2023 e-visas have been open to citizens of every country and territory, which means the amount stays the same whatever nationality you hold.
Not every traveller has to pay anything at all. Under Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP, people holding UK, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese or South Korean citizenship may enter visa-free for 45 days, for any purpose, until 14 March 2028. Poland, the Netherlands and Czechia fall under Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP, which gives 45 days for tourism only, until 14 August 2028. Everyone else, among them India, China, the US, Australia and Ukraine, has to go the e-visa route. Filipino and Indonesian citizens are free to apply for an e-visa, and applications are open to all countries and territories; to check whether an exemption covers you, look at the Immigration Department’s visa exemption list.
How long Vietnam e-visa processing takes
Three working days is the usual figure, and the count begins once your payment has gone through and your details are complete and valid. Weekends and public holidays don’t count as working days, which is why a submission made on a Friday doesn’t start ticking on the Saturday.
When details are missing or invalid, the clock starts over, since you will either be asked for further information or turned down outright.
| Your situation | What happens |
|---|---|
| Complete application, fee paid | Result typically within 3 working days |
| File selected for verification | Result within 3 to 15 working days |
| Incomplete or invalid details | Extra information needed; clock restarts |
According to the portal’s FAQs, an application may be filed as much as 1 year ahead of your arrival. Build in a week or two of slack, in case verification slows things down.
Vietnam e-visa payment methods and tips
Payment happens on the portal itself, not at a bank branch. At the end of the application on evisa.gov.vn (which you can also reach at thithucdientu.gov.vn), the money travels through the VietCombank gateway, authorised by the Immigration Department.
- A brief delay is normal. According to the portal, updating the payment status may take up to 2 hours, and a status that lags behind doesn’t mean your payment failed.
- Go over your data before submitting. Information that is wrong or absent brings extra requests, or a refusal.
Common mistakes that cost you money
- Entire process completed online
- Apply up to 1 year in advance
- Valid for 90 days
- Open to all nationalities
- Fee non-refundable if refused
- Processing can take up to 15 days
- Payment status delay up to 2 hours
- Mistakes require restarting process
- Sending the application twice because the payment page was slow. The first fee is lost and nothing is gained, as one valid approval is all you need.
- Hurrying through the form. A mistyped passport number means you will be asked for more information or refused, and the processing clock begins again the moment valid details are submitted.
- Paying through a middleman. The form is filed on the portal itself, where single entry costs 25 USD and multiple entry costs 50 USD.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Vietnam e-visa fee refundable if my application is denied?
No. Under Resolution No. 30/2016/QH14 the fee is non-refundable whatever the circumstances. What you pay covers the handling of your file, not a positive result, so once the money is gone, treat the 25 or 50 USD as spent.
Is it possible to settle the Vietnam e-visa fee using a credit card or a debit card?
The payment is completed online, on evisa.gov.vn, through the VietCombank payment portal and with the authorisation of the Immigration Department. Single entry costs 25 USD, while multiple entry costs 50 USD.
What is the price of the Vietnam e-visa when applying for multiple entries?
For multiple entries the price is 50 USD, compared with 25 USD for single entry. Each stays valid for a maximum of 90 days, so pick multiple entry only when you intend to leave Vietnam and come back.
Suppose I unintentionally file the same Vietnam e-visa application twice – what happens then?
The Immigration Department counts them as two separate applications and keeps the fee paid first. Should both be approved, each remains just as valid as the other, so either one can be used for travel.
Are weekends and holidays counted within the Vietnam e-visa processing time?
No. Weekends and public holidays are not counted within the 3 working days, nor within the 3 to 15 working days when verification is needed. When planning, check Vietnam’s public holidays.
If the status of my Vietnam e-visa payment isn’t refreshing, what steps should I take?
Be patient. According to the portal, the status can take up to 2 hours to refresh. In the meantime, don’t file a duplicate, because paying twice means the earlier fee is not refunded.
Sources and verification
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal (Immigration Department) – published notices on e-visas: fees, validity, processing times and payment rules (verified 2026-10-13)
- Viet Nam Immigration Department – the e-visa application form along with photo requirements (verified 2026-10-13)
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal – FAQs – how far ahead you may apply, who is eligible and guidance on border gates (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam e-newspaper – Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP: e-visas for all countries and territories from 15 August 2023 (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam online newspaper (baochinhphu.vn) – Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP: 45-day visa exemption (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam online newspaper (baochinhphu.vn) – Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP: tourism visa exemption (verified 2026-10-13)
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam – information on visa exemption (verified 2026-10-13)
