Yes. Before you travel, a Vietnam visa for Bangladeshi citizens (BD passport holders) has to be arranged, and the process happens online rather than at an embassy. Bangladesh does not appear on Vietnam’s visa-exemption list, so visa-free entry is not available to you.
That is easier than it may sound. Under Resolution 127/NQ-CP, Vietnam has been granting e-visas to nationals of every country and territory since 15 August 2023, and Bangladesh is named on the e-visa eligibility list that the authorities publish. Ordinary tourist visits of up to 90 days are covered, with no embassy trip involved. Have your passport details ready and a card to pay the fee, and most of the work is done.
E-Visa Options and Fees for Bangladeshi Passport Holders
Two e-visa types are available, and the only question that matters is the number of entries you require. Applications go through one and the same portal and need identical paperwork, so what separates them is the price and the way you intend to travel.
| What you get | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| Fee you pay online | 25 USD | 50 USD |
| Maximum validity | Up to 90 days | Up to 90 days |
| Best if you plan to | Enter and leave once | Hop to a neighbour and return |
| Refund if denied | No | No |
Fees are set out without ambiguity in the notices published on Vietnam’s National e-Visa Portal: 25 USD buys a single-entry visa, 50 USD a multiple-entry one. Payment is made via the VietCombank payment portal, which runs with authorization from the Immigration Department.
Worth being blunt about one thing: what you pay for is a decision, not a visa. Even when the visa is refused, the fee is not returned, and Resolution No. 30/2016/QH14 keeps it non-refundable in any circumstances, since it covers processing. Note too that a payment can take as long as two hours to appear in the system.
Required Documents and Passport Validity
An approved application depends on two uploaded images and a name entered the right way. Both pictures are listed on the e-visa application form, and the whole submission is made digitally.
- Portrait photo: recent, 4 x 6 cm, in JPG or JPEG format and under 2 MB. Look straight at the camera, wear formal clothes, use a white background, and remove any hat or glasses.
- Passport data page: a single sharp image, with every corner visible.
Leave yourself some margin in the passport. The portal’s FAQs explain that an e-visa has to expire at least 30 days before the passport does, so look at the expiry date first.
The name field causes more trouble than the photographs do. Enter your complete name, meaning surname, middle name and given name, in capital letters and matching the ICAO line in your passport character for character. Any other spelling slows the application down or leads to a refusal.
How to Apply for Vietnam E-Visa from Bangladesh
Applications are filed online at https://evisa.gov.vn or https://thithucdientu.gov.vn, and submission is possible as much as one year ahead of the entry date you have in mind.
Go to evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn and begin a fresh application.
Start your application through the official portal.
Complete each field in English, fully and honestly.
Fill out all required information accurately.
Add your portrait photo and the passport data page as uploads.
Attach both required images to your application.
Send the payment of 25 USD or 50 USD through the VietCombank gateway.
Pay the processing fee online.
Await the outcome, then keep a copy of the e-visa on your phone.
Save your approved visa for travel.
When the details you supply are complete and valid, the standard turnaround is three working days counted from payment of the fee. Should the Police Department decide to verify your application, the portal states that a result arrives in 3 to 15 working days. Weekends and public holidays are not working days, which means a Friday submission pushes your timeline into the next week.
Be truthful in the declaration. The portal’s warning is clear: Vietnam Immigration will deny an application when it finds information that is not honest, and on multiple-choice questions every box that applies has to be ticked. Where something is missing, you will be asked for more, and the processing clock starts again from the moment valid information reaches them.
Entry Points and Arrival Procedures
Entry with an e-visa is possible only at border gates the government has designated, so build your route around that list instead of booking flights and checking afterwards. Among the airports are Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Da Nang, Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Can Tho, Cat Bi and Van Don. By land, crossings open to e-visa holders include Moc Bai, Lao Cai, Mong Cai, Huu Nghi and Lao Bao.
Coming in by sea? Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Da Nang and Nha Trang are among the seaports on the approved list. Your return route is not fixed, however: leaving through the same gate you arrived at is not obligatory, and departing from another approved gate is allowed.
Before boarding, handle two things. The Immigration Department advises filling in the pre-arrival form at https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn before you arrive. Once at the border, show the officer your e-visa, and inspect the temporary residence stamp placed in your passport before leaving the desk. Should anything about it look incorrect, raise it with immigration control immediately.
Common Mistakes That Cost Bangladeshi Applicants Time
- Filing the same application a second time. A duplicate paid application does not get merged with the original, the first fee is not returned, and should both be approved, both are equally valid. Hold off on a new submission until the first decision arrives.
- Being careless with the name field. Where the name does not match the ICAO line in capitals, extra information will be requested and the processing clock resets.
- Cropping the corners off the passport image. The portal asks for a single legible image of the data page with all corners intact.
- Booking a flight to a border gate that is not on the list. No e-visa will be accepted there, so check your itinerary against the approved list first.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long can Bangladeshi citizens stay in Vietnam with an e-visa?
A maximum of 90 days. According to the portal, an e-visa remains valid for up to 90 days whether it is single or multiple entry. The precise stay you are allowed appears on the visa itself and on the stamp given at arrival, so read both.
What amount is charged for a Vietnam e-visa when the applicant holds a Bangladeshi passport?
A single-entry e-visa costs 25 USD, while a multiple-entry e-visa costs 50 USD, and both are paid online through the VietCombank payment portal. Even a denied application does not get the fee back, since the charge is for processing and not for the visa.
For applicants from Bangladesh, how long does processing a Vietnam e-visa take?
Normally three working days from the moment your payment is accepted and your details are complete and valid. Where the Police Department chooses to verify the application, the portal allows 3 to 15 working days. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are not counted as working days.
Where are Bangladeshi citizens able to apply for a Vietnam e-visa?
Solely through Vietnam’s government e-visa portal, evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn. The e-visa does not require an embassy appointment, and any other website you use is a third party.
What passport validity is required for Bangladeshi citizens to get a Vietnam e-visa?
The e-visa must expire at least 30 days before your passport does, a rule given in the portal’s FAQ section. Practically speaking, look at your expiry date before you apply, and renew the passport first if the two dates sit close together.
If my application is denied, can I get a refund of the Vietnam e-visa fee?
No. When a visa is not granted, the portal confirms the fee is not returned, and Resolution No. 30/2016/QH14 makes it non-refundable in any circumstances, as it pays for processing and is unrelated to the result.
Is it possible to enter and leave Vietnam through different border gates if I have an e-visa?
Yes, exiting through the gate you entered at is not required. Each of the two gates still has to appear on the government’s approved list for e-visa holders, so verify both while planning your route.
From Bangladesh, how far ahead can I submit an application for a Vietnam e-visa?
As much as one year ahead of the entry date you plan, the portal’s FAQs say. Filing that early brings no advantage unless your plans are settled, because processing begins only after the fee is paid and the details are verified.
Sources and verification
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal (Immigration Department) – notices it publishes on e-visa fees, the 90-day validity, processing times and refund rules (verified 2026-10-13)
- Viet Nam Immigration Department – e-Visa application form – requirements for the photo and the passport image (verified 2026-10-13)
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal – FAQs – answers on passport validity, name format, processing and border gates (verified 2026-10-13)
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam – details on visa exemptions (verified 2026-10-13)
- UK FCDO – Vietnam travel advice: entry requirements – background on passports, entry and customs (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam e-newspaper – Resolution 127/NQ-CP covering e-visas for every nationality and the list of approved border gates (verified 2026-10-13)
