Detailed guide to apply Vietnam evisa on official government website

This guide will give you 100% details how to apply Vietnam evisa on official government website. You just need to follow these steps and easily get a Vietnam e-visa in around 3 days.
Detailed guide to apply Vietnam evisa - AN Tours Vietnam

This article was written in early 2023. Since 15/08/2023, there have been a few major changes in Vietnam visa policies/ rules, which makes things different.

We have updated our latest guide with the newest information in this article:

Vietnam Visa Application Guide: Step-by-Step Updated 2024

Vietnam Visa Application Guide Step-by-Step Updated 2024
Click the link above or this photo to visit our latest Vietnam Visa Application Guide for 2024

A. Knowledge about Vietnam evisa application

Vietnamese visa is a kind of travel documents granted by Vietnamese competent authorities, providing permission to travel to and enter Vietnam.

An electronic Vietnam visa (or Vietnam E-visa) is one of visa types issued to foreigners by Vietnamese Immigration Department via electronic system. Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 30 days, single entry.

We do have a detailed guide about Vietnam e-visa, which will fully explain everything you need to know about it. Please visit the link and read it carefully before you apply for Vietnam evisa.

B. Step to step how to apply Vietnam evisa on official government website

Below are the full steps of Vietnam evisa application on official goverment E-visa website:

1. Visit government Vietnam evisa official website

First thing to do: please visit the government official e-visa website here:

Vietnam Portal On Immigration (E-visa Application) >

*Do notice: There is only 01 official website to apply Vietnam e-visa from the government. Any links beside the one above claiming that they are official, are all scams.

When you visit the website, you can change Language to English in case the site is showing contents in Vietnamese. Those options are in the top right corner of the website. After that, click “Electronic Visa” or “E-visa” banner to go to the next step.

Apply Vietnam evisa guide - official website

In the next page, you can ignore the information above, as they are all explained more detailly and visually in AN Tours Vietnam’s blog – Vietnam evisa & a full guide you must read.

Then click into Selection 1: For outside Vietnam foreigners.

On this page, there will be a short guide from the government, please read it carefully and tick “Confirmation of reading carefully instructions and having completed application”, then click NEXT.

Apply Vietnam evisa guide step 1 - official website
Apply Vietnam evisa guide (short guide page) - official website

After all these steps, you will go in the next one of Vietnam evisa application: Filling your information.

2. Fill the Vietnam evisa application form

Apply Vietnam evisa guide - Fill application form

When you reach the next page, it will look like the screenshot above. There will be 3 parts of the form that you have to fill fully and correctly:

  • Personal portrait images (4cm x 6cm, looking straight, no glasses)
  • Passport data page: Full page including photo, personal information and ICAO lines
  • Your personal & traveling information
Tips for each fields
Portrait photography*
Make sure you upload the right size of the image. Don’t get your face covered by hair or glasses.
Passport data page image*
Make sure you take the photo straight to the passport. Check every information if they are blurred, unclear,…
Full name*
Use international character as in ICAO line. Make sure it matches your passport.
Sex*
Choose option that matches your passport
Date of birth*
Make sure every number is correct with your passport. Your can choose option “Only year is known”.
Current nationality*
Use your nationality in the passport.
Nationality at birth*
Your original nationality (only fill this if you have, not required).
Religion*
Your current religion.
Occupation
This field is not required.
Permanent residential address
You can use data from your ID. This field is not required.
Phone number
This field is not required. However, you should fill them so that the government can contact you just in case.
Email*
Please fill it correctly
Passport number*
Please fill it correctly
Type*
Choose your passport type
Expiry date (DD/MM/YYYY)*
Choose your passport expiry date
Intended date of entry*
Input your exact Vietnam entry date
Intended length of stay in Viet Nam*
Input your time to spent in Vietnam
Purpose of entry*
Input your purpose of entering Vietnam
Intended temporary residential address in Viet Nam*
You can input your first hotel address here
City/Province*
Choose a place that is in your travel program/ plan
Grant Evisa valid from*
Choose a date your Vietnam evisa starts being valid
To (DD/MM/YYYY)*
Choose a date your Vietnam evisa ends
Allowed to entry through checkpoint*
Your first port entering Vietnam
Exit through checkpoint*
Your port of exiting Vietnam 
Apply Vietnam evisa guide - Children acompanying

There are 2 special cases:

  • You enter Vietnam by being invited/ guaranteed by agency/ organization: fill if you have any
  • You travel with children under 14: fill the form as the image above

If you are not in any of the 2 cases, tick “I assure that I have truthfully declared all relevant details.”, then fill the Captcha and click “Review application form”.

Apply Vietnam evisa guide - Receive your code

You will receive these information as the image above. You must screenshot, or remember, or write down these, as they are required to look up for your Vietnam evisa on the system:

  • Registration code
  • Email
  • Date of birth

3. Receive your Vietnam evisa

It will take 3-7 days for the government to process your Vietnam evisa. After a few days, you can look up your e-visa to see if it is available by visiting Vietnam Official Evisa Application Status Check website >

Then you just need to fill all the information required to check on your Vietnam evisa. If it is ready, you can download it, and it will look like this:

Vietnam-e-Visa-PDF-document

4. Show your Vietnam evisa when you arrive

Even though you apply for Vietnam e-Visa entirely online, you still need to print it and present the physical copy on your arrival in Vietnam.

5. Specialy cases - urgent Vietnam evisa

There are some cases that you can not use the Official Vietnam Evisa website: when you need an urgent e-visa in under 3 days. As it will take at least 3 days to get an e-visa from the government in the normal way, you will not be able to make it to Vietnam.

In that cases, consider using our Urgent Vietnam E-visa service, which will only cost you from 35 USD to get a much quicker Vietnam evisa:

Elite Of The Seas - Cruise

ELITE OF THE SEAS AMENITIES & SERVICES

Enjoy the luxury experience.

Fine Dining Room

With the chic atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating in an authentic concept, the fine dining restaurant is designed in aneverlasting elegant style, features luxury amenities and open kitchen.

We offer western food, famous Vietnamese traditional food served in BBQ, buffet and a la carte. Guests could enjoy light breakfast, lunch, BBQ dinner while cruising through the wonderful landscapes of the world heritage site.

Panoramic Bar

The bar is set up in both outdoor – pool view and indoor – inside the restaurant, which provides maximum convenience for customers. With a wide selection of international wines, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, the bar is a perfect place where you could enjoy the romantic, sweet and relaxing moments in the fresh air and the natural scenery.

Mini Golf Course

Located at the front of the second deck. The mini-golf course is one of the finest and relaxing area, guest could use our golf club onboard to practice or play some holes with your partners.

The Outdoor Pool

In the same deck with the fine dining room, the open-air pool is designed in infinity pool style, covered by teak flooring. The perfect relaxing place to chill, to take your own unique photos and enjoy in the panoramic view of the bay.

Spa, Sauna & Massage

Elite Spa, sauna and massage offers a journey of reawakening. The combination of local spa rituals with indigenous ingredients. Guest will enjoy a truly relaxing moment in multiple choice of facials and signature massages…

Wine & Cigars Cellar

Located in the basement, the wine and cigars cellar is fully stocked of wines and famous cigars. With the great decoration, spacious seating, this area provides a perfect place for a wine tasting or private meetings. 

Fitness Room

Located on the first deck, the fitness room is available with treadmills, stationary bikes and some dumbbells. Guests could recharge their energy while enjoying the bay natural view.
For post-workout treatment, guests could enjoy the sauna or massage therapies, please make your spa reservation in advance with our Cruise Manager.

Sundeck & Corridor

As a luxury cruise, Elite Of The Seas has one of the best looking sundeck & corridor.

Other Cruise Acitivities

Kayaking
Do kayaking by yourself in calm water through floating houses, explore the beauty of limestone caves so close by yours eyes, hands and individual feeling. 

Local rowing Boat
Get ready for visiting floating village where rowing boats rowed by local people. You will have chance to experience history, culture and the daily life of local peoples while rowing through floating village. You will make a short hiking trip around village, along landscape and enjoy water sport.

Swimming
How amazing to swim in the calm, clean water with less touristy or visit nature beach of the Lan Ha bay by walking along beach,. Relaxing after activities, immersing in the water to get stronger

Squid Fishing
When the night falls, it must be fun when standing on the boat and try your luck with sly squids. Try to be patient, squid fishing can be successful from your skills.

Tai chi Class
Tai chi is one of the best ways to release stress and fatigue. Our Tai chi master will guide you with a basic lesson which has been simplified so that everyone can easy to follow. Let’s come on the sundeck in the early morning and start your new day in fresh air to full charge your energy for the day.

Cooking Demonstration
Learn how you can make one of Vietnam traditional dishes – Spring roll. Our chief will carefully introduce what is the ingredient needed, how to make it and you may do at home for your family or friends. With guides from our chef, we hope you can make Vietnam traditional food in perfect way.

Elite Of The Seas - Cruise

ELITE OF THE SEAS 3D2N ITINERARY

Please note that itinerary time is calculated approximately. Actual time may depend on weather, traffic & other factors.

DAY 01
DAY 02
DAY 03
✅ INCLUDED

– Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, marble bathroom, and finest bathroom amenities
– All meals on board
– Tender/speedboat transfer
– Welcome drink
– Live Music
– 24-hour room service with no extra charges
– 24-hour food ordered with no extra charges
– Refilled bottled fresh water with no limit
– Cookery demonstration
– Entrance and sightseeing fees
– Tai chi, games, gym, swimming pool and library
–  Beach activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
– Internet wifi, Satellite – HD LED TV
– Fishing and golf equipment
– English speaking guide
– On board insurance and service charges

❌ EXCLUDED

– Beverages
– Luxury Transfer service (if requested)
– Tips and other personal expenses
– All other services not clearly mentioned above.

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ELITE OF THE SEAS 2D1N ITINERARY

Please note that itinerary time is calculated approximately. Actual time may depend on weather, traffic & other factors.

DAY 01
DAY 02
✅ INCLUDED

– Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, marble bathroom, and finest bathroom amenities
– All meals on board
– Tender/speedboat transfer
– Welcome drink
– Live Music
– 24-hour room service with no extra charges
– 24-hour food ordered with no extra charges
– Refilled bottled fresh water with no limit
– Cookery demonstration
– Entrance and sightseeing fees
– Tai chi, games, gym, swimming pool and library
–  Beach activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
– Internet wifi, Satellite – HD LED TV
– Fishing and golf equipment
– English speaking guide
– On board insurance and service charges

❌ EXCLUDED

– Beverages
– Luxury Transfer service (if requested)
– Tips and other personal expenses
– All other services not clearly mentioned above.