Vietnam travel guide
Indian ordinary-passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa before travel. It is available for single or multiple entry for up to 90 days through Vietnam's National Electronic Visa portal. Apply with your exact passport details, choose the correct entry checkpoint and carry the approved PDF. Allow at least five to seven working days. The fee is paid online in USD.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
Indian ordinary-passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa before travelling. The official e-visa is available for single or multiple entry for up to 90 days, and you apply through Vietnam's National Electronic Visa portal. You enter your passport details exactly as printed, select the entry checkpoint where you will arrive, upload a compliant portrait and a passport scan, pay the fee online in USD and carry the approved PDF. Processing time is officially variable, so allow at least five to seven working days and apply earlier in peak periods. The fee is non-refundable if the application is refused. This guide covers the main steps and mistakes. Confirm the current rules on the official portal before you apply, because requirements and fees can change.
Yes. Indian travellers with an ordinary passport need a Vietnam e-visa before travel. Do not assume you can get a visa on arrival, and do not leave the application to the week of your flight. Our research does not cover other passport types, such as diplomatic or official passports, so those travellers should check with the official source.
The e-visa is an electronic visa issued online. It is available as a single-entry or multiple-entry visa, valid for up to 90 days. You apply on Vietnam's National Electronic Visa portal, then print or save the approved PDF and carry it with your passport. Vietnam is a long country with two main gateways, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and the e-visa asks you to choose an entry checkpoint.
Our research does not list the exact photo size, passport validity or supporting documents, so use the checklist on the official portal and follow it carefully.
Our planners can help with visa assistance as part of your package, but the fee itself is paid separately.
Processing is officially variable. Allow at least five to seven working days, and apply earlier during peak periods. Peak demand runs from November to April, around Christmas and New Year, and during Tet. We do not have a guaranteed timeline, so avoid booking non-refundable travel before you hold the approved visa.
The fee is paid online in USD and is non-refundable if the application is refused. Our research does not give the exact amount, so check the fee on the official portal at the time of applying. Our packages do not include the e-visa fee. They include visa assistance, which means help with the process, not payment of the fee.
Operators report that travellers often choose the wrong e-visa entry port. Pick the checkpoint where you will actually arrive, and think about it again if you plan an open-jaw route, for example landing in Hanoi and leaving from Ho Chi Minh City. Other mistakes include typing the passport name or number inaccurately, uploading a non-compliant photo or scan, and applying too late. If an error is made, the approved visa may not match your passport, so check every field before you submit.
Our research does not describe extension or change rules, so do not assume either is possible. If your plans change, for example a different arrival point, contact the official source before you travel. This is another reason to fix your route before applying.
A Vietnam e-visa covers Vietnam only. If you combine Vietnam with a neighbour, such as in our Vietnam Cambodia 9N package, check the other country's entry rules separately. Our planners can point you to the official source.
This guide is compiled from published tourism and entry-requirement information and traveller reports about Vietnam, and was last checked on 2 November 2026. Visa rules, fees and processing times change, so confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Vietnam.
Yes. Indian ordinary-passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa before travel. It is applied for online through Vietnam's National Electronic Visa portal and is available for single or multiple entry for up to 90 days. Confirm the current rules on the portal.
The e-visa is available for up to 90 days, for single or multiple entry. Choose the entry type and dates that match your trip when you apply. Check the portal for the current conditions before you submit your application.
Processing is officially variable. Allow at least five to seven working days, and apply earlier during peak periods. Peak demand runs from November to April, around Christmas and New Year, and during Tet. Do not book non-refundable travel before approval.
The fee is paid online in USD and is non-refundable if the application is refused. We do not have the exact amount, so check the official portal when you apply. Our packages include visa assistance, but not the fee.
Choosing the wrong entry checkpoint is the commonly reported mistake. Select the airport where you will actually arrive, especially on an open-jaw route. Also enter the passport name and number exactly as printed, and use a compliant photo and scan.
Carry your passport and the approved e-visa PDF. Keep a printed copy and a digital copy. The entry checkpoint on the approval should match the airport where you arrive, so check it before you fly.
No. It covers Vietnam only. If you combine Vietnam with Cambodia or another country, check that country's entry rules separately. Your planner can help you find the official source and fit the visa steps into your route.
No. Our packages are land-only and include visa assistance, which means help with the process. The e-visa fee, flights and insurance are paid separately. Ask your planner what help is available before you book.
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