A Vietnam multiple entry e-visa will set you back 50 USD, stays valid for as long as 90 days, and is available to citizens of every country. You file the application online at evisa.gov.vn, and the answer normally lands within 3 working days.
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Which individuals require the multiple entry e-visa?
Under Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP, Vietnam has granted e-visas to citizens of all countries since 15 August 2023, and the multiple-entry form fits journeys that cross into Laos or Cambodia and return inside 90 days.
- Travellers from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland receive 45 days visa-free per entry (Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP, from 15 March 2025 through 14 March 2028).
- Travellers from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland receive 45 days visa-free for tourism only (Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP, from 15 August 2025 through 14 August 2028).
- Travellers from India, China, the US, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland go through the e-visa system.
Holding two passports? Choose the one you will present at the border and stick with it. As stated in the e-visa portal’s FAQs, your passport needs to remain valid at least 30 days beyond your e-visa. Should Clauses 1-4 of Article 8 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence apply to you, the route is an application through an inviting or guaranteeing agency to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam Multiple Entry E-Visa Cost and Processing Time
At 50 USD, the fee is twice the 25 USD charged for single entry, and it covers unlimited entries throughout the validity period.
Payment happens online via the portal’s VietCombank gateway. According to Resolution No. 30/2016/QH14, this is a processing fee, so no refund follows if your visa is refused.
| Situation | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Application complete and valid, fee settled | Handled as standard | About 3 working days |
| Police verification requested | Additional checks on your file | 3 to 15 working days |
| Fee paid moments ago | Status can take a while to update | Up to 2 hours |
Weekends and public holidays do not count as working days. Have two files prepared: a portrait photo (4 × 6 cm, JPG or JPEG under 2 MB, face straight, no hat or glasses, formal clothes, white background) plus a legible image of your passport data page.
Applying Step by Step and Re-Entry Rules
Open evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn
Begin a fresh application.
Complete the form in English
Enter your full name in capitals exactly as the ICAO line of your passport shows it.
Attach the portrait photo
Attach it together with the passport data page image.
Send the 50 USD
Send it via the VietCombank payment gateway.
Await the outcome
It usually arrives within 3 working days.
Submissions can be made as much as 1 year ahead of your intended entry, and the portal runs on UTC+07:00. Anyone already inside Vietnam cannot use this e-visa, so depart first and apply afterwards. Trips taken over the past year must be listed, and any earlier immigration violations disclosed, because leaving them out may lead to refusal.
After approval, the visa allows unlimited entries for up to 90 days at international border gates designated by the government: 27 land crossings, 15 airports and 39 seaports. Exiting through a different gate than the one you entered by is permitted.
The Immigration Department advises completing the pre-arrival form at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn before entering Vietnam. Once you have arrived, declare your first address, and afterwards report each change of accommodation through the property manager.
Common Mistakes That Delay an E-Visa
The form itself is behind most refusals and hold-ups:
- Filing the same application twice. The first fee is not returned, and should both be approved, each one counts as valid. Look up your status before starting over.
- Leaving gaps or errors in the fields. Once correct details arrive, the processing clock starts from zero, so copy your passport precisely the first time.
- Omitting declarations. Skipping past trips or violations hands the Immigration Department a reason to refuse.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use the Vietnam multiple entry e-visa for business or work purposes?
The e-visa admits you to Vietnam, but taking up work here requires a work permit, or proof that the Labor Code exempts you from needing one.
What is the maximum amount of time in advance that I may submit my e-visa application?
Up to 1 year before the date you plan to enter. Results generally arrive within 3 working days, or within 3 to 15 if verification is required.
What are the consequences of submitting incorrect information?
You may be asked to supply further details, or the application can be turned down. The clock on processing restarts once valid details are received.
Is it permissible to enter via one border gate and leave via another?
Yes, provided both crossings are international border gates designated by the government, whether that means an airport, a land crossing or a seaport.
If my application is denied, can the 50 USD fee be refunded?
No. Whether the visa is granted or not, the money is not returned, so regard it as a processing fee you pay in either case.
For multiple entries, do nationals who are visa-free require an e-visa?
Only if they exceed their 45-day visa-free allowance per entry. For the countries exempted under Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP, that allowance applies to tourism alone. When trips repeat or a stay runs past 45 days, the multiple-entry e-visa becomes the right choice.
What validity must a passport have?
Your passport has to stay valid at least 30 days beyond your e-visa.
Is it possible to apply for a new e-visa while I am still in Vietnam?
No. Wait until you have left, unless an authority, organization or individual in Vietnam invites or guarantees you.
Sources and Verification
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal (Immigration Department) – covers fees, validity, processing times and refund rules (verified 2026-10-13)
- Viet Nam Immigration Department – the application form and photo requirements (verified 2026-10-13)
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal FAQs – passport validity, border gates and declarations (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam e-newspaper – Resolution 127/NQ-CP on e-visas for all countries (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam online newspaper – the visa exemption list under Resolution 44/NQ-CP (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam online newspaper – tourism stimulus exemptions under Resolution 229/NQ-CP (verified 2026-10-13)
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam – the visa exemption page (verified 2026-10-13)
