Vietnam Tourist E-Visa is available for Indian passport holders visiting Vietnam for leisure, sightseeing, family visits, and short holidays. It is electronically issued, valid at all international ports of entry, and requires no prior embassy visit.
This guide is for Indian tourists planning a holiday or leisure trip to Vietnam. Vietnam visa rules and processing timelines can change — treat this as a practical planning reference and confirm final requirements before applying.
Vietnam Tourist E-Visa — specification table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Visa Type | E-Visa (electronic) — issued digitally |
| Purpose | Tourism, sightseeing, leisure, family visits |
| Eligible Applicants | Indian passport holders with valid passport (6+ months from return) |
| Validity Options | 1 month (30 days) or 3 months (90 days) |
| Entry Options | Single entry or multiple entry |
| Valid Entry Points | All international airports, seaports, and land border crossings |
| Document Required | Hotel booking or itinerary confirming tourist purpose |
| Processing Options | Normal (4 days), Urgent (2 days), Super Urgent (1 day), Express (4 hrs) |
Tourist E-Visa vs Tourist Visa on Arrival — key differences
| Feature | Tourist E-Visa | Tourist Visa on Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Points | All international ports | Designated airports only |
| Process | Digital — no airport visa counter | Approval letter + airport stamp |
| Land Border Entry | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Seaport Entry | Allowed | Not allowed for most routes |
| Purpose Flexibility | Tourist and business options | Tourist and business options |
| Best For | All Indian travellers including first-timers | Travellers with specific airport arrival |
Tourist e-visa: eligibility and document readiness
- Passport: valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date from Vietnam
- Passport scan: full personal details page, all text readable, no glare or cropping
- Photo: recent (within 3 months), plain light background, face clearly visible, 4×6 cm format
- Travel dates: confirmed departure and return, entry and exit city in Vietnam
- Hotel booking or itinerary: matching your travel dates and confirming tourist purpose
Common mistakes Indian applicants make
Tourist e-visa applicants most often get rejected or delayed due to name spelling differences between passport and application, old passport photos, hotel booking dates that do not match travel dates, and unclear passport scans where the passport number or birth date is not fully readable.
How Visa Expertz helps
Our team reviews passport scans, photos, travel dates, purpose documents, and application details before submission. Start with Vietnam E-Visa and we will guide you to the correct processing tier and visa category based on your departure date and travel purpose.
Practical tip before you apply
Apply for tourist e-visa at least 7 days before departure to use the normal processing window. If your departure is closer, urgent or express options are available. Always use your most recent photo — an old selfie or driving licence photo does not meet e-visa photo standards.
Note: Visa Expertz assists with travel-related Vietnam visa services only. No genuine agent can guarantee visa approval — final decisions rest with the relevant authority.
