There is good news for travellers from Czechia: under a government resolution that stays in force until 14 August 2028, they may enter Vietnam without a visa for tourism stays of no more than 45 days. Anyone planning a longer trip can obtain a 90-day e-visa, priced at 25 USD for a single entry or 50 USD when multiple entries are needed. Applications are submitted online through evisa.gov.vn, and the usual turnaround is 3 working days, though it may extend to 15 when the Police Department has to verify the application.
Keep in mind that this guide is independent and has no connection to any government body; we neither collect fees nor file applications on your behalf. Before departure, verify the dates and particulars yourself on the official portal.
Visa-Free Entry Rules for Czech Citizens
Holders of a Czech passport may stay visa-free for a maximum of 45 days counted from the date of entry, provided the purpose is tourism. The basis is Government Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP, and the exemption covers every passport type. It remains in effect between 15 August 2025 and 14 August 2028, taking the place of Resolution 11/NQ-CP, as reported by the Vietnamese government’s online newspaper.
Those 45 days apply to tourism alone; working or studying calls for a proper visa. All other entry conditions set by Vietnamese law still have to be satisfied.
Planning a longer stay or travelling for a different purpose? Since 15 August 2023, Resolution 127/NQ-CP has opened the e-visa to every nationality, with a maximum of 90 days. Our guides on visa-free entry and general entry requirements may also be useful.
E-Visa Fees and Processing Time
The price of either e-visa option does not depend on your nationality. The table below sets out the difference:
| Visa type | Fee | Validity | Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | 25 USD | Up to 90 days | One |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | 50 USD | Up to 90 days | Unlimited |
Payment is made online via the VietCombank portal, which the Immigration Department has authorised. Under Resolution No. 30/2016/QH14 the fee cannot be refunded in any situation, including a refused visa. Allow up to 2 hours for the payment status to refresh.
Once payment is made and all information is complete, the standard processing time is 3 working days. Should the Police Department decide to verify your application, the wait can grow to 15 working days. Weekends and Vietnamese public holidays are not counted as working days.
If the first application appears to be dragging, resist the urge to file an identical second one. The Immigration Department regards each as a separate application, and the money paid for the first will not come back. Our cost and processing guide explains more, as do the pages devoted to the single-entry and multiple-entry e-visa.
How to Apply for a Vietnam E-Visa
Everything is done online, and you may start as early as one year before the intended arrival. The steps are:
Open the e-visa portal
Visit evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn and begin a fresh application.
Prepare your portrait photo
4×6 cm, JPG or JPEG format, under 2 MB, facing forward, no hat or glasses, white background.
Upload passport data page
A single legible image with all corners visible.
Complete the form
Fill in English, truthfully and in full.
Disclose travel history
Provide details of journeys made during the previous year and any violations on record.
Pay the fee
Settle the fee via the VietCombank payment portal.
Await the outcome
Normally 3 working days, or up to 15 if the Police Department carries out verification.
The full name you give has to correspond to the ICAO line in your passport and be written in capital letters. Should you conceal anything, past violations included, the Immigration Authority may reject the e-visa without further review.
Only foreigners who are outside the country can receive an e-visa, so anyone already in Vietnam must leave and come back in before applying, as the portal’s FAQ explains.
Entry and exit both have to happen at international border gates designated by the Government. According to the e-visa portal, there are 15 air gates (Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat and Da Nang among them), 27 land gates (Moc Bai, Huu Nghi and Lao Cai among them) and 39 sea gates. Leaving through a different gate than the one you entered by is allowed. All processing follows Vietnam’s time zone, UTC+07:00. Each screen is covered in our full application guide.
Entry Requirements and Common Mistakes
The points below show what Vietnamese sources require at the border and what they do not:
- Passport validity: when an e-visa is used, the visa’s validity has to end at least 30 days before the passport expires. Vietnamese sources give no rule for visa-free arrivals, yet the UK FCDO recommends at least 6 months of validity beyond arrival plus 2 blank pages, which works as a practical benchmark.
- Passport condition: entry has been refused in cases involving damaged passports, and the passport used to enter must also be the one used to leave.
- Not required: travel insurance, proof of funds and an onward ticket. WHO lists no yellow fever vaccination requirement for Vietnam.
When you arrive, the officer stamps a departure date in your passport. If you are travelling visa-free, make sure that date is 45 days from arrival, since immigration will not alter it once you have passed the border. Travellers holding an e-visa must show it to the immigration officers. Staying beyond the permitted period may result in a fine, deportation and a ban on returning. Further reading is available on passport validity, overstay penalties and vaccinations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long can Czech citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?
Tourism allows a maximum of 45 days counted from the date of entry, as set out in Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP. Any passport type qualifies, and the exemption lasts until 14 August 2028. A 90-day e-visa is the option for longer stays.
Is it possible to submit an application for a Vietnam e-visa once I am already inside Vietnam?
No. An e-visa can only be granted to a foreigner who is abroad at the time. Anyone already inside Vietnam has to leave the country and return before submitting an application.
What period of passport validity is required of me for a Vietnam e-visa?
According to the FAQ on the e-visa portal, the visa must expire at least 30 days before your passport does. Look at your passport’s expiry date before you apply.
What is the price of a Vietnam visa for citizens of the Czech Republic?
A single-entry e-visa is 25 USD and a multiple-entry one is 50 USD, each valid for up to 90 days. Even a refused visa does not bring the fee back. Payment goes through the VietCombank payment portal.
With an e-visa, is it permitted to enter Vietnam at one border gate and leave through a different one?
Yes. Exiting through a different gate than the one used for entry is permitted, provided both appear on the designated list published on the e-visa portal, which covers 15 air, 27 land and 39 sea gates.
What are the consequences if I stay in Vietnam past the end of my visa-free period?
A fine, deportation or a ban on future visits may follow an overstay. Look at the exit date stamped in your passport at the border, as it cannot be corrected afterwards.
Are vaccinations required for citizens of the Czech Republic in order to enter Vietnam?
WHO’s country list confirms that no yellow fever vaccination is required for entry. The entry conditions listed on the e-visa portal include no other vaccination either.
At what point in time should a Vietnam visa for Czech citizens be applied for?
Applications may be submitted as early as one year before the intended arrival. The usual processing time is 3 working days, rising to 15 if the Police Department verifies the application. Submitting a few weeks in advance is the safer approach.
Sources
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal (Immigration Department) – fees, validity and processing times (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam online newspaper – Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP (verified 2026-10-13)
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal – FAQs – passport validity, border gates and application rules (verified 2026-10-13)
- Viet Nam Immigration Department – application form and photo requirements (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam e-newspaper – Resolution 127/NQ-CP (verified 2026-10-13)
- UK FCDO – Vietnam travel advice – passport validity and entry guidance (verified 2026-10-13)
- WHO – Vaccination requirements, country list (ITH 2022) – yellow fever requirements (verified 2026-10-13)
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam – visa exemption information (verified 2026-10-13)
