🇻🇳 Vietnam visa, Indian passport.
Updated 2026: Vietnam ended its 30-day visa-free entry for Indian passport holders. The mainland now requires a paid e-Visa: $25 USD single-entry / $50 multiple-entry (~₹2,100-₹4,200), 90-day stay, ~3-day processing. Only Phu Quoc Island keeps a 30-day visa-free exemption (must enter directly into Phu Quoc, not via the mainland).
How to apply, 6 steps.
- 1
Apply on evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (official portal)
Beware clone sites, many charge 3-5× the official $25. The official site ends in .gov.vn.
5-7 days before travel - 2
Upload passport bio scan + recent photo (white background, 4×6 cm)
JPG/PNG under 2MB each.
10 min - 3
Choose single-entry ($25) or multi-entry ($50)
Most travelers need single-entry; multi-entry only if doing Vietnam → Cambodia → Vietnam style loops.
Within application - 4
Pay with Visa/Mastercard
No refund on rejection. Confirmation email = approval is ready.
Within application - 5
Receive e-Visa PDF in ~3 working days
Print + carry. Airline checks at boarding.
~3 days - 6
Travel + show e-Visa at Hanoi/HCMC/Da Nang immigration
Stamp issued in 2-5 min. 90-day stay begins at stamp-in.
On arrival
Document checklist.
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Recent JPG photo 4×6 cm white background
- Return/onward ticket within 90 days
- Hotel booking
- Card for $25 fee
Why Indians get rejected.
- Using a clone site (charges $80+ for the same $25 service)
- Photo not exactly 4×6 cm white background
- Passport <6 months validity
FAQ
How long does Vietnam visa take for Indians?
Processing time is 3 days. Apply 2-4 weeks before travel for safe margin.
How much does Vietnam visa cost for Indians in 2026?
₹2,100 per person (Q2 2026 official rate).
How long can Indians stay in Vietnam?
90 days per entry on the e-Visa visa. Extension possible from inside the country in most cases, check with local immigration.
Do Indians need a return ticket to enter Vietnam?
Yes, a confirmed return or onward ticket within the visa duration (90 days) is required at airline check-in and at Vietnam immigration. Open-jaw and circle-trip tickets qualify.
Vietnam visa vs other popular destinations
Side-by-side comparison for Indian passport holders, Q2 2026 official rates.
| Country | Visa type | Fee (INR) | Stay | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam (this page) | e Visa | ₹2,100 | 90 days | 3 days |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | visa free | Free | 30 days | instant |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | visa on arrival | ₹2,800 | 30 days | instant |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | e visa | ₹6,500 | 60 days | 3-5 days |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e visa | ₹450 | 90 days | ~5 working days |
| 🇪🇺 Schengen (Europe) | embassy | ₹8,500 | 90 days | 15-30 days |
Source: official embassy + consular sites, last verified Q2 2026.