Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?

The rule

National e-visa at evisa.gov.vn: USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry, about 3 working days; choose the entry port on the form.

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What "E-visa before travel" means for Indians

An e-visa is applied for and issued online before travel, with the approval linked to the passport number. Indians upload a passport scan, a photo and, depending on the route, proof of accommodation, funds and a return booking, then pay the government fee of ₹2,366. Decisions for Vietnam typically take 3–7 working days; the approval must exist before the airline lets you board, and the stay is up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.

Before you apply

Apply as soon as the dates are fixed. Check that the passport has two blank pages and six months of validity, that the name on the booking matches the passport exactly and that bank statements cover the last three to six months without a sudden large deposit. Print or save the approval: airlines verify it at check-in and some borders ask to see it again. Vistolane runs the document checks before filing and shows the guaranteed filing date before you pay.

At the Vietnam border and during the stay

Vietnam sets a stay of up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, single or multiple, on a visa valid for 90 days. The date written at the border is the one that counts, not the visa validity. Overstaying, even by a day, is recorded, usually fined and can lead to a refusal on the next application for Vietnam and for countries that share immigration data. Extensions, where they exist, are applied for inside the country before the stay ends; a new entry is not an extension and repeated back-to-back visits are refused at many borders.

When this rule does not apply

This answer is for ordinary India passports and short visits: tourism, visiting family and friends and business meetings without local employment. Study, work, family reunion, medical treatment and long stays follow different routes with their own fees and documents, listed on the Vietnam destination page. Note for this rule: National e-visa at evisa.gov.vn: USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry, about 3 working days; choose the entry port on the form. Diplomatic and official passports, dual nationals travelling on a second passport and holders of a residence permit for a third country can fall under different rules; when in doubt, the official source linked above decides.

How this answer is kept current

The rule comes from Vietnam's own immigration authority or official e-visa portal and was last verified on 2026-10-30. The Vistolane operations team re-checks it when the government announces a change, and the page updates the same day. Airline summaries, travel forums and agency websites are never used as the source.

Vietnam for India passport holders: costs, documents and timing

Vietnam issues both single-entry (USD 25) and multiple-entry (USD 50) e-visas, valid up to 90 days. Only a scan of the passport data page and a portrait photo are needed. The form also asks for your passport issue date, intended entry and exit checkpoints and an address in Vietnam.

Vietnam issues both single-entry (USD 25) and multiple-entry (USD 50) e-visas, valid up to 90 days. Only a scan of the passport data page and a portrait photo are needed. The form also asks for your passport issue date, intended entry and exit checkpoints and an address in Vietnam.

How much does a Vietnam visa cost? Government fee by entry type: single entry ₹2,366, multiple entry ₹4,731 per traveller, plus ₹385 Vistolane filing fee. From ₹2,751 all-in for the default option.

How long does a Vietnam visa take? 3–7 working days (about 7 days); evisa.gov.vn publishes 3–5 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for a Vietnam visa? Processing is 3 working days by law; the Embassy in New Delhi quotes 5–30 working days in busy periods. Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival. The Vietnam checklist in your portal is built from the official list, so nothing extra is asked for.

How much bank balance do I need for a Vietnam visa? About ₹66,234 for a tourist visit, rising to ₹1.23 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Vietnam publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.

Can I apply for the Vietnam visa online, or is it visa on arrival? Online. Vietnam issues the Vietnam e-visa (single or multiple entry, up to 90 days) before you fly; it is not a visa on arrival.

How long can I stay in Vietnam on this visa? Up to 90 days; entry: single or multiple (your choice); validity 90 days. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for Vietnam? No. Vietnam decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.

Applying for the Vietnam visa

Why are Vietnam visas refused? Bank statements that do not match the trip, weak evidence of ties or purpose, inconsistent bookings and form errors that contradict the passport. Each document is checked against the Vietnam list before Vistolane files it, and a refusal letter is decoded within 24 hours if you were refused before.

Can I apply for the Vietnam visa myself? Yes. The checklist on this page is the one Vistolane uses. Most applicants let Vistolane file the tourist and student routes because the guaranteed filing date and document checks remove the two main causes of refusal; other routes are matched with a licensed specialist.

Where else Indians travel without a visa

• Thailand: Visa-free
• Malaysia: Visa-free
• Nepal: Visa-free
• Bhutan: Visa-free
• Maldives: Visa on arrival
• Mauritius: Visa-free
• Qatar: Visa on arrival
• Jordan: Visa on arrival
• Hong Kong: Visa-free
• Philippines: Visa-free

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