Here are the latest updates regarding visa policies and procedures for Vietnam:

- Vietnam Requires Pre-Entry Declaration for Foreign Travelers Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport (Effective from 15 April 2026).

- According to Resolution 389/NQ-CP, recently issued by the Vietnamese Government on 02 December 2025, an additional 41 entry points have been made available for e-visa holders, increasing the total number of eligible entry and exit points from 42 to 83. These include 04 more airports, 11 land border gates, and 26 seaports. (Sources)

- On 11 August 2025, Vietnam granted a 45-day visa-free policy (Resolution 229) for 12 more European countries, including Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Belgium, Romania, Switzerland, Croatia, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Hungary, and Czech Republic.

- The 30-day gap between two visa-free entries has been removed. Travelers can now re-enter Vietnam immediately without waiting 30 days between visits.

- Visa on arrival is only available to travelers joining a tour program or in cases of urgent or emergency travel.

- Vietnam waives visa requirements for three more European countries, including Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, for travelers visiting Vietnam on an organized tour by a Vietnamese tour operator, effective 1 March 2025.

More news and updates:

https://www.myvietnamvisa.com/vietnam-visa-policy-updates-news.html

There are two options:

1. Apply on the official website of the Immigration Department (https://evisa.gov.vn/).

2. Apply on our website:

Benefits of applying for an e-visa on My Vietnam Visa website:

- We have created a simplified form with fewer required fields, making it easier to complete.

- We have 99% on time rate. Our team of immigration experts thoroughly reviews all information and documentation provided. That will decrease the likelihood of your visa application being rejected.

- We provide customers with fast and responsive support.

The following proposals are expected to take effect in 2026 (or early 2027)

- Granting short-term visa exemptions for visitors from major markets such as China and India.

- Extending visa exemptions to travelers from the United States, Canada, Australia, and select European countries.

- Implementing visa on arrival in Vietnam (no pre-approved visa letter required).

- Introducing longer-term (Golden) visas valid for 5-10 years.

- Issuing a 24-hour layover visa.

Yes, visa extension is now available through the government public service or via a travel agency in Vietnam.

The standard processing time for a pre-approved visa letter is 2–3 working days, while an e-visa usually takes 3–5 working days to process. However, urgent visa applications can be completed within 1 working day for both types. In cases requiring super urgent processing, visas can be issued in as fast as 2 hours.

A 90-day single entry Vietnam e-visa costs $25 USD per person when applied for on the official website (evisa.gov.vn).

An electronic visa (e-Visa) is the easiest and most convenient way to obtain permission to enter Vietnam. As of 2025, e-visa is available to citizens of all countries and territories and can be used at 83 international ports of entry across land, sea, and air.

Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 39 countries, including Brunei, Myanmar, the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Chile, Panama, Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Croatia, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Sweden, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania and Slovenia are exempt from Vietnam’s visa requirements. Eligible travelers may enter Vietnam for the purposes of tourism, business, family or friend visits, cultural exchange, or transit and may stay for the duration permitted by their respective exemption (14, 21, 30, 45 or 90 days).