Vietnam E-Visa for US, UK, Canada, and Australia Citizens (2025 Guide)

This guide is for US, UK, Canadian, and Australian passport holders asking:

• Can I apply for a Vietnam e-visa in 2025?

• What documents do I need for a Vietnam e-visa?

• Is the Vietnam e-visa different for US, UK, Canada, or Australia?

• How do I get my Vietnam e-visa approved quickly and avoid mistakes?

What problem this solves
Vietnam’s visa rules are clear but small errors (wrong entry port, photo issues, passport mismatches) are the main reasons applications are delayed or rejected. This guide explains exact requirements, nationality-specific tips, and the fastest way to apply.

Can US, UK, Canadian & Australian Citizens Get a Vietnam E-Visa?

Yes. Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia are all eligible for Vietnam’s official e-visa program.

Vietnam E-Visa Overview (2025)

• Validity: Up to 90 days

• Entries: Single or multiple entry

• Purpose: Tourism, business, family visits

• Application: 100% online (no embassy visit)

• Entry points: Airports, land borders, and seaports nationwide

General Vietnam E-Visa Requirements (All 4 Nationalities)

The requirements are the same for US, UK, Canadian, and Australian citizens.

Prepare the following before applying:

• Passport validity: Minimum 6 months beyond entry date

• Passport scan: Bio page (clear, no glare)

• Digital photo: Recent, white background, passport-style

• Travel details:

  • Intended entry date

  • Correct entry port (airport, land border, or seaport)

• Payment method: Credit or debit card (processed in USD)

Tip: Most rejections happen due to incorrect entry ports or poor-quality photos.

Nationality-Specific Tips (What Travelers Often Ask)

🇺🇸 United States (US) Citizens

• Processing follows Vietnam business hours (GMT+7)
  → A Monday US submission may be processed Tuesday Vietnam time.

• Most arrivals are via:

  • Noi Bai Airport (HAN – Hanoi)

  • Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN – Ho Chi Minh City)

• Double-check airport selection to avoid invalid visas.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (UK) Citizens

• Must hold a “British Citizen” passport
  (Other British nationality types may have different rules.)

• E-visa allows arrival without visa-on-arrival queues.

• Especially useful with new UK–Vietnam flight routes.

🇨🇦 Canadian Citizens

• The 90-day multiple-entry e-visa is ideal for:

  • Southeast Asia trips

  • Leaving Vietnam and re-entering without reapplying

• Payments are in USD; your bank handles the currency conversion automatically.

🇦🇺 Australian Citizens

• Australians frequently enter Vietnam by:

  • Major airports, or

  • Land borders (e.g., Moc Bai from Cambodia) — e-visa is accepted

• Apply earlier if traveling around Tet (Lunar New Year), when processing pauses.

How to Apply for a Vietnam E-Visa (Step-by-Step)

The process is identical for all four nationalities:

1. Apply online via a secure portal (e.g., Vietnam Entry Visa)

2. Complete the form exactly as shown on your passport

3. Upload documents: passport scan + photo

4. Pay the fee (standard or urgent processing available)

5. Receive your e-visa by email (PDF)

6. Print the e-visa and present it on arrival

Typical processing time:

• Standard: 3–5 working days

• Urgent options available (1–2 days or faster)

Common Mistakes That Delay Approval

• Entry port doesn’t match travel plan

• Photo doesn’t meet official standards

• Passport details typed incorrectly

• Applying too close to public holidays

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Written by Vietnam Visa Experts, Nguyen Adventure (est. 2010).
Content verified against Vietnam Immigration Department guidelines.