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

Overview

Vietnam is one of Asia's best-value and most beautiful destinations for Pakistani travellers — the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, the lantern-lit old town of Hoi An, bustling Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, terraced rice fields, and incredible street food. Best of all, the visa is simple: Pakistani passport holders apply for a Vietnam e-Visa entirely online and receive it by email.

This guide explains the 2026 process for Pakistani citizens — the application, the fee, documents, processing, validity, and approval tips. On VisitPlane, we verify every route against official sources.

Key takeaway: Pakistanis can get a Vietnam e-Visa online at the official portal. It allows stays of up to 90 days (single or multiple entry), processing usually takes about 3 working days, and there's no embassy visit required.

Do Pakistani Citizens Need a Visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and the easiest route is the e-Visa — a fully online electronic visa introduced for all eligible nationalities. There's no need to visit an embassy.

How the e-Visa Works

• Applied for online at the official Vietnam e-Visa portal.
• Allows stays of up to 90 days, available as single or multiple entry.
• Processed in about 3 working days and delivered as a PDF by email.
• You print it and present it with your passport on arrival.

Key takeaway: Apply only through the official government e-Visa portal; many lookalike sites charge large mark-ups for the same visa.

Documents You Need

The Vietnam e-Visa needs very little:

• A passport valid at least 6 months from arrival, with blank pages.
• A scan of the passport bio-data page and a passport-style photo (white background).
• Your travel dates and intended entry/exit points.
• A valid email and a card for the fee.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Visit the official Vietnam e-Visa portal and start an application.
2. Upload your passport page and photo, and enter your travel details.
3. Choose single or multiple entry and your validity period.
4. Pay the fee online.
5. Wait for processing (usually about 3 working days).
6. Receive the e-Visa by email, print it, and carry it for entry.

Use the VisitPlane Visa Wizard to confirm what applies and the Document Checklist to prepare.

Costs and Fees (2026)

• e-Visa fee: the government fee (higher for multiple entry than single entry) — confirm the current amount on the official portal.
• Service margins apply if you use a third-party site (best avoided).

Convert to rupees at the day's rate before paying. The fee is non-refundable.

Processing Time

The e-Visa typically takes about 3 working days, sometimes faster. Apply at least a week or two ahead of travel to allow for any delays. Avoid leaving it to the last minute.

Visa Validity and Stay

The Vietnam e-Visa allows stays of up to 90 days, in single- or multiple-entry form depending on what you select and pay for. You cannot work on it. Track your days and don't overstay, which carries fines.

Why Applications Get Refused (and How to Avoid It)

Approval rates are high; the few issues come from:

• Typos in name or passport number.
• A photo that doesn't meet specifications (white background, clear face).
• Passport validity under 6 months.
• Using an unofficial site that mishandles the application.

The fee is non-refundable, so review every field before submitting.

How Much Will the Whole Trip Cost?

Rough 2026 estimates per person for a Pakistani traveller:

• Visa: the e-Visa fee (single or multiple entry).
• Return flights (Pakistan–Vietnam): roughly PKR 130,000–250,000 depending on season and routing.
• Accommodation: Vietnam offers excellent value across budgets.
• Daily spend: food and transport are very affordable.
• Tours (Ha Long Bay cruise, etc.): budget for highlights.

Vietnam is one of the best-value destinations once you arrive, so flights are usually the biggest factor.

Application Timeline and Pre-Departure Checklist

Apply about 1–2 weeks ahead. Sort passport and photo first.

• Passport valid 6+ months, blank pages
• Clear bio-page scan and a white-background photo
• Travel dates and entry/exit points decided
• Single vs multiple entry chosen
• e-Visa printed and carried

Planning Your Trip

Browse our destination guides, compare with our India to Vietnam visa guide for destination ideas, and check your access with the VisitPlane Passport Strength checker.

Best Time to Visit and Practical Tips

Vietnam spans climates, but broadly November–April is drier in much of the country. Practical notes for Pakistani travellers:

• Currency: the Vietnamese Dong (VND); cards work in cities, cash for markets and small towns.
• Connectivity: tourist SIMs are cheap; Grab is the main ride-hailing and food app.
• Getting around: domestic flights and trains link north and south; motorbike taxis are everywhere.
• Food: incredible, affordable street food; halal options exist in cities — ask ahead.
• Etiquette: dress modestly at temples; bargaining is normal in markets.

What You Can and Can't Do on This Visa

The Vietnam e-Visa is a tourist visa for tourism and short visits. You can sightsee, cruise, and take tours; you cannot work, and you must respect the permitted stay. Overstaying carries fines and can affect future entry, so leave on time.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using unofficial e-Visa websites that overcharge.
• A photo that fails the white-background/clarity rules.
• Typos in passport details on the non-refundable form.
• Choosing the wrong entry/exit points for your itinerary.
• Applying too late for processing.

Single vs Multiple Entry: Which to Choose

A small decision in the application has a real effect on both cost and flexibility: single versus multiple entry. If your trip is a straightforward visit to Vietnam and out again, single entry is cheaper and perfectly sufficient. But if your itinerary loops through neighbouring countries — say a side trip to Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand before returning to Vietnam — you'll need multiple entry, which costs more but saves you from buying a second visa.

Think this through before you apply, because the e-Visa is tied to what you select and the fee is non-refundable. Also pick your entry and exit checkpoints to match your flights (for example, Hanoi in, Ho Chi Minh City out for a north-to-south journey). Getting these two choices right up front avoids the most common headaches Pakistani travellers face on this otherwise simple route, and means your printed e-Visa lines up cleanly with how you actually plan to travel.

What to See in Vietnam

In the north, Hanoi's Old Quarter, lakes, and street food set the scene, with the world-famous Ha Long Bay (or quieter Lan Ha Bay) a short trip away for an overnight cruise among emerald karsts. Central Vietnam offers Hoi An's lantern-lit, UNESCO-listed old town, the imperial city of Hue, and the beaches of Da Nang. In the south, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) buzzes with history and energy, with the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta nearby. Add the cool highlands of Sapa with its terraced rice fields for a complete picture. Great value and easy domestic connections make a 7–10 day trip from north to south very doable.

How to Strengthen Your Vietnam Application

The Vietnam e-Visa is one of the easier visas to obtain, but a few principles keep it smooth. At VisitPlane, we've mapped these patterns across dozens of visa routes, and the advice below applies directly to Pakistani travellers heading to Vietnam.

First, accuracy is everything. The most common cause of a delayed or rejected e-Visa is a typo in your name or passport number, or a photo that doesn't meet the white-background specification. Check every field against your passport before submitting, since the fee is non-refundable.

Second, choose your entry and exit points and entry type carefully. The e-Visa ties to the gates you select, so make sure they match your flight plan, and pick multiple entry only if your itinerary needs it.

Third, although the e-Visa is light on paperwork, carry proof of onward travel and accommodation for immigration on arrival. Apply only through the official portal, give yourself a week or two before travel, and you'll have your visa by email well in time.

Pull it together with the VisitPlane Visa Wizard, the VisitPlane document checklist, and our destination guides. VisitPlane verifies every route against official government sources, so you can prepare with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the FAQ section below for quick answers on the e-Visa, the fee, processing time, and the length of stay.

Sources

• Vietnam Immigration — official e-Visa portal: https://evisa.gov.vn/
• Vietnam Immigration Department: https://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
• Vietnam National Authority of Tourism: https://vietnam.travel/

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