Vietnam Visa for Indians
The e-visa Indian passport holders need for Vietnam - the fee, the 90-day validity, the documents and the official application, step by step.
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel. It costs USD 25, allows stays of up to 90 days with single or multiple entries, and is typically processed in about 3 business days on the official portal at evisa.gov.vn. Apply at least a week before flying and carry a printout of the approval.
Vietnam is one of the easiest international trips an Indian passport gets: no embassy visit, no interview, no agent needed. The whole visa is a single online form on the government's e-visa portal, and for most travellers the approval lands in a few working days.
This page covers exactly what the e-visa costs, how long it lets you stay, what documents the form asks for, and the application walked through step by step. Rules can change, so treat the official portal - evisa.gov.vn - as the final word before you book.
Vietnam Visa Requirements, Fees & Processing Time
Indian citizens must obtain an e-visa before travelling to Vietnam for tourism. The essentials:
- Visa type: e-visa, applied for online before travel - there is no visa on arrival route for Indian tourists
- Fee: USD 25, paid online on the official portal
- Stay allowed: up to 90 days, with single or multiple entries available
- Processing time: about 3 business days, excluding holidays
- Where to apply: the official portal at evisa.gov.vn - apply directly and skip agent mark-ups
Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and have blank pages for stamps - the standard baseline for Southeast Asian travel that the form expects.
How to apply, step by step
- Go to the official portal - evisa.gov.vn. Choose the application for foreigners.
- Fill the form - personal details exactly as printed in your passport, travel dates, and your intended entry and exit checkpoints. Pick the checkpoints carefully: the e-visa is checked against the ones you declare.
- Upload two files - a scan of your passport's data page and a recent passport-style photo against a plain background, without glasses.
- Pay the USD 25 fee online and note the registration code the portal gives you.
- Track and download - check your application with the registration code after about 3 business days, then download and print the approved e-visa PDF.
- Carry the printout - immigration at Vietnamese airports asks for the printed e-visa alongside your passport.
Documents you need
The application is deliberately light. Keep these ready before you start the form:
- Passport with at least six months' validity and blank pages
- A clear scan of the passport data page
- A recent passport-size photo (plain background, no glasses)
- Confirmed travel dates and entry/exit checkpoints
- A card that works for international online payment
When to apply
Apply at least one week before your flight. The stated processing time is about 3 business days, but public holidays in either country stretch it, and peak travel season sees the portal slow down. There is no urgent counter at the airport for Indian passport holders - flying without an approved e-visa means being denied boarding, so this is the one deadline of the trip that cannot slip.
The short version
The Vietnam e-visa is genuinely simple: USD 25, one online form on evisa.gov.vn, two uploads, and about 3 business days of waiting for up to 90 days in the country. Apply a week out, print the approval, and the border is a formality. Plan the trip itself in Tripmojo and keep every traveller's visa status in one place.
Rules change - double-check your exact passport and travel dates with the visa checker, then plan the rest of the trip in Tripmojo.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Indian passport holders must obtain an e-visa online before travelling - there is no visa-free entry or visa on arrival for Indian tourists. Apply on the official portal, evisa.gov.vn.
How much does the Vietnam visa cost for Indians?
USD 25, paid online at the official portal. Agents charge more for the same form - applying directly is the sensible route.
How long can Indians stay in Vietnam on an e-visa?
Up to 90 days, and the e-visa can be issued for single or multiple entries. Declare your entry and exit checkpoints correctly in the application.
How long does the Vietnam e-visa take to process?
About 3 business days on the official portal, excluding holidays. Apply at least a week before flying to keep a buffer.
Can I get a Vietnam visa on arrival as an Indian?
No - the e-visa applied for before travel is the route for Indian tourists. Arriving without an approved e-visa means being denied boarding at check-in.
Written and fact-checked by Tripmojo’s editorial team. Drafted with AI assistance, then reviewed by a human before publishing. Visa rules change - always confirm with the official source before you book.
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