For travellers carrying a Philippine passport, the visa rules remain unconfirmed in the official materials we are able to consult. Vietnam has not publicly clarified the status of the Philippines, which belongs to a group of 13 nationalities that also takes in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Cambodia.
This uncertainty is no reason to cancel your plans. Under Resolution 127/NQ-CP, Vietnam has granted e-visas to nationals of every country and territory since 15 August 2023. Go ahead and file the e-visa application, since that document is what lets you pass the border without complications. Our guides to e-visa eligibility and who needs a visa explain the eligibility conditions.
Required Documents and Passport Validity
Your application hinges on two files.
- Portrait photo – taken recently, 4 × 6 cm, in JPG or JPEG format and under 2 MB. Look straight at the camera, wear formal clothing, and remove any hat or glasses against a white background.
- Passport data page image – a single legible photo or scan, with all corners visible.
Your passport needs to stay valid for at least 30 days beyond the e-visa’s expiry, which means a booklet with years left on it easily covers a 90-day visa. The UK FCDO recommends an expiry date no sooner than 6 months after arrival, a minimum of two blank pages and an undamaged booklet. Because British nationals have been turned away at both entry and exit over damaged passports, swap a worn or torn booklet for a new one before you book flights. Full detail is in our passport validity guide.
Enter your name in capital letters, exactly as it is printed on the ICAO line of your passport.
Vietnam Visa for Filipino Citizens: Costs
The Vietnam e-visa is priced at 25 USD for a single entry and 50 USD for multiple entries, and either version can be valid for as long as 90 days. Because Resolution No. 30/2016/QH14 classifies the charge as a processing fee, no refund is given even when the visa is refused.
| Option | Fee | Max validity | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | 25 USD | 90 days | 3 working days, up to 15 if verified |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | 50 USD | 90 days | 3 working days, up to 15 if verified |
Only pick multiple entry when you intend to exit and re-enter, for instance on a side trip to Cambodia or Thailand. The moment you cross the border, a single-entry visa stops being valid.
The Immigration Department’s e-visa notices state that once payment is made and your information is complete, processing normally takes 3 working days. Weekends and public holidays are not included in that count. Allow up to 2 hours for the payment status to refresh, and avoid sending the form again just because the page appears frozen. Applications may be submitted as early as a year before the entry date you have in mind. Our cost and processing guide has further information.
How to Apply for Your E-Visa
The whole process takes place online at https://evisa.gov.vn/, which can also be reached at thithucdientu.gov.vn. Keep your passport and photo at hand and follow the steps below.
Open the application form
Go to the e-visa application form on the portal.
Complete each field
Fill in every field in English, stating your details in full, accurately and truthfully.
Answer multiple-choice questions
Select every answer that applies; when you choose “Others”, describe the specifics in your own words.
List your past trips
Give the trips you made over the past year, including the dates of entry and departure.
Attach your documents
Upload the portrait photo and the image of your passport data page.
Make the payment
Pay via the VietCombank portal, which works under authorization from the Immigration Department.
Wait for the outcome
Wait until the result arrives.
Both declarations and processing follow UTC+07:00. E-visas are meant for foreigners who are abroad at the time, which rules out applying while inside Vietnam. After departing, you are free to apply for another e-visa, and once you arrive you may qualify for a new visa if an authority, organization or individual in Vietnam invites you or acts as your guarantor.
Make sure the entry and exit points you select appear on the government’s list. Among the air gateways are Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc. There is no requirement to exit through the same gate you used to enter. Further detail appears in our application guide and on the single-entry and multiple-entry pages.
Common Mistakes and After-Arrival Steps
Each of the errors listed here is a frequent cause of delays or rejections, and all of them can be sidestepped before you hit submit.
- Sending the same application twice. The duplicate payment is not returned, although if both applications are approved, each one remains valid.
- Filling in fields incompletely or incorrectly. You will either be asked for additional information or turned down, and the clock on processing restarts once valid details reach the authorities.
- Omitting your history. Once the Immigration Authority discovers concealed past violations or untrue answers, the e-visa is refused.
- Failing to check your stamp. Before you walk away from border control, read the expiry date stamped in your passport.
- Changing passports during the trip. Vietnamese authorities insist that the same passport be used for both entry and exit.
Ahead of your flight, the Immigration Department suggests filling in the pre-arrival form at https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn. Starting 15 April 2026, those landing at Tan Son Nhat Airport are encouraged to fill out a digital arrival card online. It remains optional for now, though that may change. Because it is a separate document from your e-visa, complete both. Our arrival card guide explains more.
State your first address in the application, and afterwards report each change of address through the manager of your accommodation, who submits the temporary residence declaration. Our post-arrival registration guide has the details.
Customs requires you to declare cash exceeding 15 million Vietnamese dong or 5,000 USD. Keep prescription medicine in your hand luggage together with the prescription, and declare it once the combined import value goes above 100 USD. Staying past your permitted time or working without authorization may bring fines, deportation and a ban on future entry. The limits are set out in our overstay guide and customs rules, while our e-visa tips explain which websites to avoid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is a Vietnam visa for Filipino citizens required before travel?
Because the official sources leave the Philippines’ status unconfirmed, there is no definitive answer. Vietnam grants e-visas to every nationality, so file your application ahead of time at evisa.gov.vn and avoid any doubt at check-in or at the border.
What is the price of a Vietnam visa for citizens of the Philippines?
A single-entry e-visa is 25 USD, while multiple entry costs 50 USD, and both can be valid for up to 90 days. No refund is issued even when the visa is refused.
How much time does the processing of a Vietnam e-visa require?
Normally 3 working days counted from payment and confirmed details. Should the Police Department verify your case, the wait stretches to between 3 and 15 working days. Weekends and holidays are excluded, so submit your application well ahead of your flight.
Which passport validity is needed for a Vietnam e-visa?
As the portal explains, the e-visa’s validity has to be at least 30 days shorter than your passport’s. The UK FCDO recommends an expiry date no earlier than six months after arrival, along with two blank pages.
Is it possible to submit an application for a Vietnam e-visa when I am already inside the country?
No. E-visas are reserved for foreigners who are currently abroad. You have to leave the country first, then apply for a fresh e-visa for a later trip.
Must I leave Vietnam through the very same border gate that I used when entering?
No. Entry and exit both have to take place at international gates included on the government’s approved list, which takes in major airports, land crossings and seaports.
What are the consequences if I stay in Vietnam longer than my e-visa allows?
The authorities may prevent you from departing until a fine is paid, and in serious cases deportation and an entry ban follow. Depart before the exit date stamped in your passport.
Is travel insurance a requirement for entry into Vietnam?
None of the official sources we could consult names travel insurance as a condition for entering Vietnam. The e-visa portal asks only for a valid passport and sets out no grounds for suspension of entry under Article 21 of the entry law, which means insurance forms no part of the e-visa requirements.
Sources
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal (Immigration Department) – fees, validity, non-refundable payments and processing times (verified 2026-10-13)
- Viet Nam Immigration Department – e-Visa application form – requirements for the photo and passport image (verified 2026-10-13)
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal – FAQs – passport validity, rules on declarations, border gates and eligibility (verified 2026-10-13)
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam – page listing visa exemptions (verified 2026-10-13)
- UK FCDO – Vietnam travel advice: entry requirements – condition of the passport, arrival card, customs limits and consequences of overstaying (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam e-newspaper – Resolution 127/NQ-CP on e-visas available to all nationalities (verified 2026-10-13)
