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How to Apply for Vietnam Visa from India , Step-by-Step Guide 2026

The Vietnam e-visa application is entirely online and takes about 20 minutes to complete. No embassy visit, no courier, no biometrics appointment. The two steps that trip up most Indian applicants are the photo background (Vietnam requires white, Indian studios use grey) and the credit card settings (most Indian banks disable international transactions by default). Sort both before you open the form and the remaining steps are straightforward.

📑 In This Article

Prepare These Before Opening the Form
Step-by-Step Application Guide
After Your Application , Tracking and Receiving Approval
Frequently Asked Questions About Applying
Vietnam vs Other Southeast Asia Destinations for Indians
Before You Apply , Final Checklist
Common Mistakes Vietnam Travelers Wish They Had Known
Vietnam Visa Guide by Departure City

Application , Key Facts

Portal

Official Site

https://evisa.gov.vn/

Time Required

20 minutes

When documents are prepared

Fee

Rs 2,100

Visa or Mastercard only

Processing

3 to 5 business days

Apply 2 weeks before travel

Prepare These Before Opening the Form

Do This First , Before Opening the Application

1. Enable international payments on your card. Open your bank app and enable international online transactions. HDFC: Cards, Manage Card, International Usage, enable E-Commerce. SBI YONO: Cards, Manage Card, Transaction Limits. If you skip this, your card declines after 15 minutes of form filling.

2. Fix your photo background. Go to remove.bg, upload your passport photo, download the white-background JPEG. Zoom in on the result and check all corners , no grey patches. This prevents the most common rejection cause.

3. Open your passport and keep it visible throughout. You will need to copy your full name exactly, passport number character by character, and entry airport from your flight booking.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Enable international payments on your card before anything else

Open your bank app and enable international online transactions. HDFC: Cards > Manage Card > International Usage > enable E-Commerce. SBI YONO: Cards > Manage Card > Transaction Limits. Axis, ICICI: similar paths. If you skip this, your card declines at the payment screen after you’ve spent 15 minutes filling the form.

Fix your photo background before opening the application

Go to remove.bg, upload your passport photo, download the white-background JPEG version. Zoom in on the result and check corners , no grey patches. Save as JPEG under 2MB. This eliminates the most common rejection cause before you start.

Open the official government portal , check the URL

Go to evisa.gov.vn directly. When you Google ‘Vietnam e-visa’, the first 2-3 results are third-party agents charging Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000. The URL must end in .gov.vn. Register with your email address.

Fill in personal details with your passport open in front of you

Enter full name exactly as in passport , every character, same capitalisation, middle name included. Copy passport number character by character (O vs 0, I vs 1). Date of birth DD/MM/YYYY. Select Single Entry (Rs 2,100) for a Vietnam-only trip, or Multiple Entry (Rs 4,200) if you plan to cross into Cambodia or Laos and return.

Select entry airport from your actual flight booking

Open your flight booking or e-ticket. Find your destination airport: Noi Bai for Hanoi, Tan Son Nhat for Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang International for Da Nang. This cannot be changed after payment. Enter your first hotel’s name and address.

Upload photo and passport scan

Upload white-background photo (JPEG, under 2MB) and passport bio-data page scan (JPEG or PDF, under 2MB). The portal shows a preview , check background appears white, all passport text is legible, all four corners visible. If either file exceeds 2MB, compress at ilovepdf.com first.

Review everything before paying

Check: name matches passport exactly. Passport number matches. Entry airport matches actual flight. Multiple entry selected. Email address correct. Once you pay, nothing can be changed.

Pay Rs 2,100 and save your application code

Pay $25 via Visa or Mastercard. After payment you receive a confirmation email with your application code. Save it , needed to track status. Fee is non-refundable whether approved or rejected.

Track status and print your approval letter

Check status at evisa.gov.vn > Check E-Visa Status using your application code and passport number. Processing: 3 to 5 business days. When approved, the PDF arrives by email. Print TWO copies before flying , one for Indian airport check-in, one for Vietnam immigration.

After Your Application , Tracking and Receiving Approval

Check your application status at https://evisa.gov.vn/ using the “Check E-Visa Status” option with your application code and passport number. The status will show Processing, Approved, or Rejected. Most Indian applicants receive a decision within 3 to 5 business days.

When approved, download the PDF from your email immediately. Print two copies before you fly , one for the Indian airport check-in counter, one for Vietnam immigration. The letter has a QR code that officers scan to verify your visa. Make sure the printout is clear enough for the scanner to read it.

Frequently Asked Questions About Applying

Can I save the Vietnam Visa application and complete it later?

The portal has a save feature but it is not always reliable on mobile browsers. Have all documents ready and complete the application in one 20-minute session.

Can I change my entry airport after paying?

No. The application is locked after payment. If your plans change, you need a fresh application and pay Rs 2,100 again. This is why verifying the entry airport against your actual flight booking before paying is critical.

My card was declined. What do I do?

Open your bank app and enable international online transactions , this is disabled by default at most Indian banks. HDFC: Cards, Manage Card, International Usage, enable E-Commerce. SBI YONO: Cards, Manage Card, Transaction Limits. If still failing, use a family member’s Visa or Mastercard.

Do I need to print the Vietnam Visa approval letter?

Yes , print two physical copies. One for the check-in counter at your Indian departure airport, one for immigration in {c[‘name’]}. Some counters do not accept phone screens.

What if I don’t receive approval email after 3 business days?

Check your spam folder first. Then check status at https://evisa.gov.vn/ using your application code. If status shows Processing after 5 business days, this may indicate an issue , contact Vietnam Immigration via the email on the official portal.

Vietnam vs Other Southeast Asia Destinations for Indians

Country	Visa for Indians	Fee	Stay	Best For
Vietnam	E-visa required	Rs 2,100	90 days stay	Culture, food, history, first SE Asia trip
Thailand	Visa-free 30 days	Rs 0	30 days stay	Beaches, nightlife, families, island hopping
Bali Indonesia	Free VOA 30 days	Rs 0	30 days stay	Wellness, honeymoon, Instagram scenery
Cambodia	E-visa required	Rs 2,550	30 days stay	Angkor Wat, budget travel, combine with Vietnam
Malaysia	Visa-free 30 days	Rs 0	30 days stay	Cities, shopping, Borneo wildlife

Before You Apply , Final Checklist

Check These Before Submitting Payment

Photo background is pure white , verified by zooming into corners. Use remove.bg if any grey. Saves Rs 2,100 reapplication cost.
Name copied exactly from passport , full name including middle name, same capitalisation as bio-data page.
Entry airport matches actual flight , checked against your flight booking or e-ticket, not memory.
Passport number verified twice , character by character. O vs 0, I vs 1.
Passport validity at least 6 months beyond entry date , check expiry date now.
International transactions enabled on your card , in your bank app before opening the form.
Entry type selected correctly , single or multiple depending on your itinerary. Check fees for each in the visa types table.
Applying at least 14 days before travel , enough buffer for any rejection and reapplication.

Common Mistakes Vietnam Travelers Wish They Had Known

Booking non-refundable flights before getting visa approval. The e-visa takes 3 to 5 business days but can extend during Vietnamese public holidays. Always wait for the approval email before booking flights you cannot cancel.

Using a travel agent for the e-visa. Agents in India charge Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 to fill a 15-minute form available at the official portal for Rs 2,100. The visa you receive is identical. Apply at https://evisa.gov.vn/ directly.

Printing only one copy of the approval letter. You need it at two points: the check-in counter at the Indian airport, and Vietnam immigration on arrival. Print two copies and carry both.

Arriving at the airport with only a phone screen. Some immigration counters in Vietnam do not accept phone screens. Physical printed copies are always accepted. Print before you leave home.

Choosing the wrong entry type. Single entry (Rs 2,100) is right for a Vietnam-only trip. Multiple entry (check visa types table for Vietnam fee) is needed if you plan to exit to Cambodia or Laos and return. Confirm which you need before paying.

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Apply for Vietnam Visa

Cost: Rs 2,100. Processing: 3 to 5 business days. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.

Official portal: https://evisa.gov.vn/

Updated April 2026. For information only. Verify at official sources before booking travel.

📅 Last updated: April 15, 2026