Vietnam visa cost · 2026
Start with the official government fee — then check whether you need it
Vietnam’s official eVisa fee is simple; your eligibility can be more complicated. VOAB separates the government fee from optional third-party service charges and points back to the official portal instead of maintaining a nationality list that can go stale.
Quick answer: official Vietnam eVisa fees
Official government fee under the current Vietnam eVisa rules.
Official government fee under the current Vietnam eVisa rules.
The official portal currently provides for single- or multiple-entry eVisas up to 90 days.
The official portal used for this guide
VOAB’s current source check uses the Vietnam government eVisa portal at evisa.gov.vn. Check the domain carefully before entering passport details or paying.
Lookalike websites can resemble official services. A polished website or search-ad position does not make a service the government portal.
Do you actually need an eVisa?
That depends on your passport, current exemption rules, trip length, purpose and other circumstances. VOAB intentionally does not publish a static nationality-by-nationality visa-exemption table on this page because eligibility can change.
Check the current official requirements for your own passport and itinerary before paying. A traveller who qualifies for visa-free entry may not need to spend the US$25/US$50 eVisa fee at all.
Single entry vs multiple entry
| Option | Official fee | Planning question |
|---|---|---|
| Single entry | US$25 (~655,000 VND) | Will your itinerary enter Vietnam only once under this visa? |
| Multiple entry | US$50 (~1.31m VND) | Will you leave and re-enter Vietnam within the issued visa conditions? |
Do not pay double merely because multiple entry sounds more flexible if your itinerary only needs one entry. On the other hand, a traveller planning a side trip outside Vietnam and then returning should make sure the visa/entry arrangement actually covers that second entry.
Government fee vs third-party service fee
An agency or visa-assistance website may charge extra. Separate the numbers:
- Official government fee: currently US$25 or US$50 depending on entry type.
- Optional service fee: whatever an intermediary charges for assistance.
- Payment/refund terms: the intermediary’s own conditions can differ from the government fee rule.
A third-party service fee should never be presented as if it were the official Vietnam eVisa price, and no intermediary should be treated as guaranteeing government approval.
Border gates are part of the visa decision
The eVisa system operates with designated international border gates under the current official framework. Your intended airport, land crossing or seaport therefore belongs in the visa check.
Verify the current official list against your actual entry and exit plan before locking a transport booking. Do not assume that every possible crossing accepts the same entry document.
Visa cost belongs outside the normal daily budget
A visa is a pre-trip fixed or conditional cost, not a recurring Vietnam food, hotel or local-transport expense. Keep it as its own line when comparing daily spending.
| Example planning case | Visa line in trip budget |
|---|---|
| Eligible visa-exempt traveller | Potentially 0 government eVisa fee, subject to current passport-specific rules |
| Single-entry eVisa applicant | US$25 (~655,000 VND) |
| Multiple-entry eVisa applicant | US$50 (~1.31m VND) |
| Third-party assistance | Separate optional service charge — not the government fee |
If you want an all-in trip number, add the visa line to the Vietnam Travel Cost model after you know which rule applies to you.
Common visa-cost mistakes
- Paying a service website while thinking it is the government fee.
- Choosing multiple entry without an itinerary reason.
- Using a lookalike domain without checking the official site.
- Booking a border route first and checking entry-point eligibility later.
- Assuming the government application fee is refundable if the application is not granted.
What VOAB deliberately does not promise
We do not promise:
- that a particular traveller qualifies for an eVisa or exemption;
- that an application will be approved;
- a guaranteed processing time for an individual application; or
- that a nationality list copied today will remain correct for a future trip.
Those are exactly the claims that should be rechecked against current official information.
How VOAB checks visa cost information
Government fee and rule claims use official Vietnamese government sources. We date the check, keep USD first because the official fee is USD-denominated, and use rounded VND only as a planning comparison.
We avoid static exemption lists and refresh material visa information before publication or a significant update. Read the VOAB methodology.
FAQ
How much is a Vietnam eVisa?
The current official fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry.
How long can a Vietnam eVisa be valid?
The official portal currently states up to 90 days, with single- or multiple-entry options depending on the issued eVisa.
Is the eVisa fee refundable?
The official portal states that the fee is non-refundable if the visa is not granted.
Does everyone need a Vietnam visa?
No universal answer. Requirements depend on passport and current rules; check official information for your circumstances.
What is the official Vietnam eVisa website?
VOAB’s current government source check uses evisa.gov.vn.
How long does eVisa approval take?
VOAB does not promise an individual processing time on this cost page. Use the current official portal guidance and allow practical buffer before travel.
Sources & price checks
Government source
These are the main public sources behind the dated checks in this guide. Dynamic marketplace listings are observations, not guaranteed future prices.