If you hold an Indian passport and are planning a normal holiday to Vietnam, the official e-Visa is usually the first route to check. Vietnam’s Immigration Department issues e-Visas for up to 90 days, for single or multiple entry, through the official online system.
This page owns the practical e-Visa process: what to prepare, how to apply, how much the government fee is, how to check the result and which mistakes can disrupt the trip. If you only need a comparison of visa routes, start with our Vietnam visa overview for Indian travellers.
Vietnam e-Visa for Indian Citizens: Quick Answer
| Question | Current rule |
|---|---|
| Can Indian passport holders apply? | Yes, through Vietnam’s official e-Visa system. |
| Maximum validity | Up to 90 days. |
| Entry type | Single or multiple entry. |
| Government fee | USD 25 single entry / USD 50 multiple entry. |
| Where to apply | evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn. |
| Result check | Use the official status page with the application number, email and date of birth. |
What Should You Prepare Before Applying?
Do not begin the form until your passport details and intended trip are clear enough to enter accurately. For most Indian leisure travellers, the practical preparation is:
- a passport that meets the current validity requirement for your trip;
- a clear portrait image that follows the official photo instructions;
- a clear image of the passport data page, including the ICAO lines;
- the intended entry date and expected departure date;
- the entry type: single or multiple;
- the intended Vietnam entry checkpoint and basic trip information;
- a payment method accepted by the official portal.
The Vietnam Embassy in India currently states that the passport should expire at least six months after the date of arrival. Its e-Visa guidance also specifies a 4 × 6 cm portrait on a white background, facing straight ahead without glasses, plus a full passport data-page image.
Do not add bank statements, payslips or an invitation letter just because a commercial visa website lists them as a universal tourist e-Visa requirement. Complete the fields and uploads required by the official system for your application.
Single Entry or Multiple Entry: Which One Fits Your Trip?
Use the itinerary, not the price difference alone, to decide.
- Single entry normally fits a trip that enters Vietnam once and stays inside the country until departure.
- Multiple entry matters when you leave Vietnam and return during the visa validity period, for example Vietnam → Cambodia → Vietnam.
Domestic travel between Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc does not itself create another international entry. A side trip to another country can.
If you have not decided how the regions connect, use the Vietnam route map for Indian travellers before you submit the application.
How to Apply for a Vietnam e-Visa
- Open the official portal. Use evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn.
- Complete the form in English. Enter the identity and passport details exactly as required by the system.
- Upload the portrait and passport data page. Make sure the files are clear and not cropped in a way that removes important information.
- Choose single or multiple entry and enter the requested dates. The requested validity should cover the trip you are actually planning.
- Enter the required trip information. Check the intended checkpoint and travel details carefully.
- Pay the government fee. The current official fee is USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry. The fee is non-refundable if the application is not granted.
- Save the application number / registration code. You need it to check the status later.
How Long Should You Allow for Processing?
Do not build the trip around the shortest number you see online. Current official guidance is not perfectly aligned. Vietnam Immigration publishes a short standard processing window for a complete application, while the Vietnam Embassy in India warns that processing can take substantially longer.
For a holiday from India, the useful planning rule is to apply with buffer rather than treating a three-day estimate as a promise. Public holidays, incomplete information or additional review can extend the wait.
The Vietnam trip planning timeline explains where the visa should sit in the wider sequence of route, flights, hotels and final checks.
How Do You Check the e-Visa Result?
Use the official e-Visa status page with your application number, email and date of birth.
Save the application number when you submit. Do not rely on an email arriving before you check the result. The current government homepage says results may be available through email or the e-Visa homepage, while the Vietnam Embassy in India specifically tells applicants to check the portal and not expect a result email. The safest workflow is therefore to check the official status page yourself.
What Should You Check on the Approved e-Visa?
- full name and passport number;
- date of birth and nationality;
- valid-from and valid-until dates;
- single or multiple entry;
- other details that affect the journey.
The Embassy of India in Hanoi also advises Indian travellers to check that the issued visa details match the passport and the actual travel plan before leaving for Vietnam.
Do You Have to Enter Through the Exact Checkpoint Declared?
You still declare an intended entry checkpoint in the application. The Vietnam Embassy in India currently states that the actual entry checkpoint does not have to be the same one declared in the application, but the traveller must still use a checkpoint permitted for e-Visa entry and remain within the approved visa validity.
If your route changes after approval, re-check the current checkpoint rules and the details on the issued visa before travel rather than relying on an old blog rule.
When Does the e-Visa Validity Start?
The controlling dates are the valid-from and valid-until dates on the approved e-Visa. You can enter within that approved period, but not before it starts or after it ends.
Do not confuse the date you receive or download the PDF with the start of your permitted validity.
Common e-Visa Mistakes That Can Affect an Indian Traveller’s Trip
- using a commercial lookalike website instead of the official government portal;
- typing the name or passport number differently from the passport data page;
- choosing single entry even though the itinerary leaves Vietnam and comes back;
- requesting dates that do not cover the full Vietnam stay;
- uploading an unclear portrait or passport image;
- forgetting to save the application number;
- waiting for an email instead of checking the official status page;
- booking a multi-country route before deciding whether re-entry is required.
Can You Extend an e-Visa Inside Vietnam?
Do not assume there is a standard tourist extension for another 15 days, one month or three months. The Vietnam Embassy in India states that an e-Visa holder already in Vietnam may request a qualifying Vietnam-based agency, organisation or individual to support an application for a new visa under the applicable rules.
If this is your situation, move to the Vietnam visa extension and renewal guide rather than using old extension tables.
Official Sources for the Vietnam e-Visa
- Vietnam Immigration Department – National Electronic Visa System
- Vietnam Embassy in India – e-Visa guidance
- Vietnam Embassy in India – Visa FAQ
- Embassy of India in Hanoi – Information for Indian visitors
What Should You Plan After the e-Visa Details Are Clear?
The visa is one part of the trip, not the itinerary itself. Once the passport details, approved dates and entry type are clear, make sure the route and flight timings still fit those conditions.
If you want to build the trip independently, continue with the Vietnam trip planning timeline. If the route is clear but you want Vietnam Story to coordinate hotels, transfers, sightseeing and meal requirements, compare the current Vietnam tour packages for Indian travellers.
