Vietnam E-Visa FAQ 2026 – Most Common Questions Answered by Visa Experts

This FAQ is for travelers planning to visit Vietnam who are asking:

• Do children need a Vietnam e-visa?

• What photo do I upload for a Vietnam e-visa?

• How long does a Vietnam e-visa really take to process?

• What happens if my Vietnam e-visa is denied or has a mistake?

• Can I extend my Vietnam e-visa or overstay?

Most Vietnam e-visa issues come from small technical mistakes, misunderstandings about validity dates, or missing documents. This guide answers the questions visa officers and travel experts see every day, helping travelers avoid delays, rejections, and denied boarding.

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Application & Documents (Most Asked Questions)

1. Does a child or infant need a separate Vietnam e-visa?

Yes.
Every traveler with their own passport, including infants and children, must have a separate e-visa application. Children cannot be added to a parent’s e-visa.

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2. What are the Vietnam e-visa photo requirements?

You must upload:

• A recent passport-style photo

• White background

• No glasses, no hats

• Clear face, neutral expression

• Standard 4×6 cm ratio

You must also upload a separate scan of your passport bio page.

Incorrect photos are one of the top reasons for e-visa delays.

See our full Photo Requirements Guide here.

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3. What do I enter as a “temporary address in Vietnam”?

Enter the name and address of your first hotel or accommodation.
It does not need to cover your entire stay and does not have to be prepaid.

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Processing Time & Approval

4. How long does a Vietnam e-visa take to process?

• Standard processing: 3–5 working days

• Excludes: weekends and Vietnamese public holidays

Many travelers use urgent services when flights are close, with processing as fast as 4–8 hours in some cases.

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5. I haven’t received my e-visa after 5 days. What should I do?

• Check your status using your registration code

• Vietnam’s system does not send automatic approval emails

• Delays are often caused by:

  • Public holidays

  • Photo or passport issues

  • High application volume

Travelers who apply via Vietnam Entry Visa can request a manual status check through 24/7 support.

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6. My Vietnam e-visa was denied. Can I fix it?

Yes, but:

• A denied e-visa cannot be corrected

• You must submit a new application

• Most denials are due to:

  • Name mismatch

  • Poor photo quality

  • Incorrect passport number

Correcting the issue usually results in approval on re-application.

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Using Your Vietnam E-Visa

7. Do I need to print my Vietnam e-visa?

Yes — printing is mandatory.

You must present a physical printed copy:

• At airline check-in

• At Vietnam immigration

A mobile or digital copy is not accepted.

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8. Can I enter Vietnam before the “valid from” date?

No.
You may only enter on or after the start date shown on your e-visa.

You can enter later than your planned arrival date, as long as you exit before the expiration date.

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9. There’s a spelling mistake on my e-visa. Is it still valid?

No.
Even a single incorrect letter in your name or passport number can result in denied boarding or entry refusal.

You must apply for a new, corrected e-visa immediately.

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Extensions, Stays & Overstays

10. Can I extend a Vietnam e-visa?

Official rule:
Vietnam e-visas cannot be extended from inside Vietnam.

To stay longer:

• Exit Vietnam

• Apply for a new e-visa

• Re-enter (commonly called a visa run)

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11. What happens if I overstay my Vietnam e-visa?

Overstaying is taken seriously:

• Fines typically start around $25 USD per day

• Longer overstays may cause:

  • Exit delays

  • Immigration penalties

  • Difficulty obtaining future visas

Always exit on or before your visa expiry date.

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Need Help or Want Zero-Error Processing?

Many travelers choose Vietnam Entry Visa, a trusted visa service established in 2010, to:

• Review applications before submission

• Avoid photo and data errors

• Access urgent processing

• Get 24/7 expert support

This service reports a 99.8% approval success rate for eligible applicants.

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

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