India to Vietnam Visa: Requirements & How to Apply (2026)

Overview

Vietnam — Ha Long Bay, the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, bustling Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and the beaches of Da Nang and Phu Quoc — has become a favourite for Indian travellers seeking great value and stunning scenery. Entry is straightforward: Indian passport holders apply for a Vietnam e-Visa online and receive it by email, with no embassy visit required.

This guide explains the 2026 e-Visa process for Indian citizens — single vs multiple entry, the fee, documents, processing times, and approval tips. On VisitPlane, we verify every route against official sources.

Key takeaway: Indians need a Vietnam e-Visa (no visa-free entry). Apply at the official portal (evisa.gov.vn); it allows stays of up to 90 days, as single (USD 25) or multiple entry (USD 50).

Do Indian Citizens Need a Visa for Vietnam?

Yes. As of 2026, Indian passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry to Vietnam. The simplest route is the e-Visa, valid for tourism (and many other short-stay purposes), issued electronically.

Single vs Multiple Entry

• Single entry (USD 25): you may enter once; once you exit, the visa is used up even if days remain.
• Multiple entry (USD 50): enter and exit multiple times within the 90-day validity — useful if you plan side trips to Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand and back.

Both allow a stay of up to 90 days.

Key takeaway: Choose multiple entry if your itinerary loops out of and back into Vietnam; otherwise single entry is fine and cheaper.

Documents You Need

For the Vietnam e-Visa, Indian applicants need:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages.
• A scan of the passport bio-data page.
• A passport-style photograph (white background, no glasses).
• A valid email address and a card for online payment.
• Your intended entry/exit dates and port (airport/land/sea border).

Key takeaway: Apply only at the official evisa.gov.vn portal. Many copycat sites charge several times the USD 25 government fee for the same service.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Go to evisa.gov.vn and start a new application.
2. Upload your passport page scan and photo.
3. Fill in personal details, travel dates, and your intended entry port.
4. Pay the USD 25 (single) or USD 50 (multiple) fee online.
5. Save your registration code and wait for processing.
6. Download and print the e-Visa once approved, and carry it with your passport.

Use the VisitPlane Visa Wizard to confirm what your trip needs and the Document Checklist to prepare.

Costs and Fees (2026)

• Single-entry e-Visa: USD 25 (~₹2,100).
• Multiple-entry e-Visa: USD 50 (~₹4,200).
• The fee is paid online and is non-refundable, even if refused — so enter your details carefully.

Processing Time

The Vietnam e-Visa for Indian citizens is usually processed in 3–5 working days after payment. Apply at least a week before travel to be safe, and avoid last-minute submissions during peak season.

Visa Validity and Stay

The e-Visa allows a stay of up to 90 days. Match your entry/exit dates and port to your actual flights — entering at a port different from the one declared can cause problems. You cannot work on an e-Visa.

Why Applications Get Refused (and How to Avoid It)

The Vietnam e-Visa has a high approval rate, but rejections/issues come from:

• Photo or passport-scan quality that doesn't meet specs.
• Name/number typos on the form (and the fee is non-refundable).
• Declaring the wrong entry port.
• Passport validity under 6 months.

Double-check every field before paying.

How Much Will the Whole Trip Cost?

Rough 2026 estimates per person for an Indian traveller:

• Visa: USD 25–50 (~₹2,100–₹4,200).
• Return flights (India–Vietnam): roughly ₹20,000–₹45,000 depending on season and city.
• Accommodation: ₹2,000–₹7,000 per night — Vietnam is excellent value.
• Daily spend (food, transport, activities): ₹2,500–₹5,000 per person.
• Tours (Ha Long Bay cruise, etc.): modest add-ons.

A typical 7-day Vietnam trip can land around ₹60,000–₹1.1 lakh per person, one of the best-value Southeast Asia options from India.

Application Timeline and Pre-Departure Checklist

The e-Visa is fast, but apply about a week ahead to absorb the 3–5 day processing. Sort passport and bookings first.

• Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
• Clear passport scan and compliant photo
• Correct entry/exit dates and port entered
• Single vs multiple entry chosen to fit your route
• e-Visa downloaded and printed

Tick every box and you breeze through Vietnamese immigration.

Planning Your Trip

Browse our destination guides, compare with our Thailand Tourist Visa guide for Indians for a multi-country trip, and check your access with the VisitPlane Passport Strength checker.

Best Time to Visit and Practical Tips

Vietnam stretches a long way north to south, so climates differ, but October to April is broadly good for most regions. Practical notes for Indian travellers:

• Currency: the Vietnamese Dong (VND); carry cash for street food and small towns, though cards work in cities and hotels.
• Connectivity: cheap tourist SIMs and eSIMs are easy to arrange; Grab is widely used for rides and food.
• Getting around: domestic flights and sleeper trains/buses connect Hanoi, Da Nang/Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City; Ha Long Bay is a popular cruise add-on.
• Etiquette: dress modestly at temples and pagodas, and remove shoes where required.
• Food: Vietnam is a street-food paradise — and very affordable for Indian travellers.

What You Can and Can't Do on This Visa

The e-Visa is for tourism and short visits (and several other permitted short-stay purposes). You can travel the whole country for up to 90 days. With a single-entry e-Visa you cannot re-enter after leaving; a multiple-entry e-Visa allows repeat entries within the validity. You cannot work on it. Match your entry port to what you declared, as entering elsewhere can cause problems.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Typos on the non-refundable application (errors mean reapplying and paying again).
• Declaring the wrong entry port.
• Choosing single entry when your trip loops out and back.
• Low-quality photo or passport scan.
• Using copycat sites charging far more than the USD 25 government fee.

How to Strengthen Your Vietnam Application

Whether your route is straightforward or strict, the same principles separate smooth approvals from frustrating delays — and they are worth understanding before you apply. At VisitPlane, we've mapped these patterns across dozens of visa routes, and the advice below applies directly to Indian travellers heading to Vietnam.

Start with your finances, because they are the single most scrutinised part of almost any application. Officers and systems are not simply checking that you have money today; they are checking that your funds are genuine and stable. A balance that has sat comfortably in your account for three to six months tells a far more convincing story than a large sum that appeared a week before you applied. If a relative is supporting your trip, document that relationship clearly rather than leaving an unexplained deposit. Keep your statements clean, recent, and consistent with the trip you are describing.

Next, think about consistency across your documents. Your flight dates, hotel bookings, cover letter, and bank statements should all tell one coherent story. If your itinerary says ten days but your hotel booking covers four, or your stated purpose is tourism while your documents suggest something else, that mismatch invites questions and slows everything down. Before you submit, lay your documents side by side and read them as an officer would — every date and detail should line up.

For routes that assess intent, ties to your home country matter enormously. Evidence of stable employment, a running business, property, or dependents reassures the decision-maker that you intend to return after your visit to Vietnam. This is less about any single document and more about the overall picture your application paints.

Finally, be honest and complete. Declaring a previous refusal — for any country — is almost always better than hiding it, because non-disclosure is treated far more seriously than an old rejection. Submit every requested document, double-check every field, and apply with enough time to absorb processing and any follow-up requests.

A practical way to pull all of this together is to use the VisitPlane Visa Wizard to confirm exactly what your trip requires, work through the VisitPlane document checklist so nothing is missing, and browse our destination guides to plan the rest of your journey. VisitPlane verifies every route against official government and embassy sources, so you can prepare with confidence rather than guesswork.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the FAQ section below for quick answers on entry types, the fee, processing time, and length of stay.

Sources

• Vietnam e-Visa — Official portal (Immigration Department): https://evisa.gov.vn/
• Vietnam Immigration Department: https://vietnamimmigration.gov.vn/
• Vietnam National Authority of Tourism: https://vietnam.travel/

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