Entry conditions
Vietnam has re-opened its border to foreigners and overseas Vietnamese who hold valid permanent residence cards, temporary residence cards, visas, and visa exemption certificates in compliance with the Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam.
The following categories of people qualify for the visa waiver policy:
- Passengers who are allowed entry into Vietnam have a stay duration of 45 days from the entry date (including the entry date and the next 44 days of stay) and are nationals of the following countries:
The visa waiver policy applies for this category of passengers from March 15, 2022 to March 14, 2025.
- Foreign passengers who are exempt from visas under international treaties that Vietnam signed or based on visa reciprocity.
For more information on the list of exemptions for entry visa to Vietnam, please refer to the link HERE
For more information on visa requirements and application procedure, please refer to the link HERE
If a participant requires a visa, they must obtain and pay the fees independently.
Requirements for tests, quarantine, and health declarations
Passengers entering Vietnam are not required to perform tests, quarantine or health declarations.
E-visa
A Vietnamese visa is a kind of travel document granted by Vietnamese competent authorities, providing permission to travel to and enter Vietnam.
An electronic visa (E-visa) is one of the visa types issued to foreigners by the Vietnamese Immigration Department via an electronic system. Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry.
Outside Vietnam, foreigners who want to enter Vietnam can personally apply for an E-visa or through the inviting/guaranteeing agencies and organizations.
E-visa fee is paid via an electronic payment gateway as prescribed by the Immigration Department. The fee will not be refunded if the application is refused.
List of Ports that allowed foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam by E-visa.
Conditions for being granted an e-visa:
In case you are not eligible to be granted an e-visa, the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City will invite and guarantee you to enter Vietnam. Please prepare the information below and email it to isamma2024@gmail.com.
Guidelines to apply for E-visa
Step 1: Fulfill the required information (After this step, the registration code will be sent to the applicant)
Note:
Name of hosting organization: Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
Address: Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Step 2: Pay the E-visa fee (25 USD). Your application will be processed in 3 working days;
Step 3: Enter the registration code, registration email, and date of birth to check the result in the E-visa search menu. If you are approved for an E-visa, please print an E-visa to enter/exit Vietnam.
Note: If there is any missing or incorrect/unidentified information, your application will not be accepted.