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Guidance on entering Vietnam through a different port than the one specified on your eVisa application. Review the 2026 policy permitting entry at any of the 83 designated international checkpoints.
Overview of the 2026 eVisa Policy
Under previous regulations, foreign nationals were required to enter Vietnam exclusively through the port of entry indicated on their approved Vietnam eVisa. Arriving at an alternative checkpoint generally resulted in denied entry or the requirement to apply for a new visa.
As of the latest updates continuing into 2026, the official Vietnam eVisa format no longer displays the designated port of entry on the printed document.
This procedural adjustment allows travelers to modify their arrival itineraries without necessitating a new visa application, provided they meet all other entry requirements.
Because the designated entry port is absent from the issued eVisa document, immigration authorities at the border permit entry via any authorized checkpoint, regardless of the port selected during the initial application.
Eligibility for Modifying Your Entry Port
Travelers may enter Vietnam through a different checkpoint than originally stated on their application, subject to the following conditions:
- Authorized Checkpoints: The revised port of entry must be one of the 83 designated international checkpoints authorized to process eVisas. This includes 17 international airports, 27 land border gates, and 39 seaports. The eVisa is not valid at local or secondary border crossings outside of this official list.
- Personal Information Accuracy: The flexibility policy applies strictly to the port of entry. All personal details on the eVisa—including full name, passport number, nationality, and date of birth—must precisely match the traveler's passport. Discrepancies in personal data will result in denied entry.
Do I Need to Apply for a New eVisa?
If your itinerary changes—for instance, redirecting a flight from Hanoi (Noi Bai) to Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat)—a new eVisa application is not required.
Travelers do not need to notify the Vietnam Immigration Department or submit amendment forms. Proceed to the new authorized port of entry and present your printed eVisa alongside your passport.
This policy permits changing the mode of entry as well. A traveler who originally specified an airport arrival may utilize the same eVisa to enter via an authorized land border gate (such as Moc Bai) or seaport.
Maritime Entry Considerations
While Vietnamese immigration regulations permit flexible port changes, maritime operators (cruise lines) maintain independent boarding protocols.
Ground personnel for international cruise lines often verify passenger visas against the ship's itinerary prior to embarkation. If an eVisa application specifies an airport entry rather than a seaport, cruise operators may deny boarding due to strict adherence to the passenger's original documentation.
For maritime travel, it is strongly advised to select the exact seaport of first arrival during the eVisa application to ensure compliance with the carrier's boarding policies.