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Planning your budget for Vietnam? Understanding the official eVisa fees and how long it takes to process is crucial. Here is the official 2026 breakdown.
Official eVisa Fees for 2026
The Vietnamese government has maintained a standardized fee structure for the electronic visa. As of 2026, the official costs are:
- **Single-Entry eVisa:** $25 USD - **Multiple-Entry eVisa:** $50 USD
These fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether your application is approved or denied.
There are NO hidden taxes or 'service fees' if you use the official government portal (evisa.gov.vn). If a website asks for $40 or $80 for a standard single-entry visa, it is a third-party agency adding a massive markup.
Standard Processing Time
The official processing time for a Vietnam eVisa is **3 working days**.
However, 'working days' do not include Saturdays, Sundays, or Vietnamese public holidays (such as the Tet Lunar New Year in January/February or Independence Day on September 2nd).
If you apply late on a Friday afternoon, the 3-day clock will not start until Monday morning, meaning you likely won't receive your visa until Wednesday or Thursday of the following week.
Delays and Amendments
It is very common for applications to be delayed if there are issues with the documents you uploaded. The most common reasons for delays include: - **Poor photo quality:** Uploading a photo with glare, glasses, or a non-white background. - **Passport crop:** Uploading a passport image that is cut off or unreadable. - **Name order errors:** Entering your name differently than how it appears in the passport MRZ line.
If Immigration asks you to amend your application, the 3-day processing clock restarts from zero once you submit the corrections.
To avoid stress, it is highly recommended to apply for your eVisa at least 2 weeks before your planned departure date.
Urgent Processing (Expedited Service)
The official government portal **does not** offer an 'urgent' or 'expedited' processing button.
If you have a flight in 24 or 48 hours and forgot to apply, you will have to use a private visa agency. These agencies have contacts within the immigration department to push applications through quickly.
**Emergency fees** through private agencies typically range from: - 2 Working Days: ~$50 - $70 USD - 1 Working Day: ~$80 - $100 USD - Same Day (4 hours): ~$120+ USD