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Vietnam e-visa 2026 — who needs one & how it works

A plain-English guide to who needs a visa, who’s visa-exempt, and how the official e-visa works.

80+
nationalities eligible for the e-visa
45
days visa-free for eligible countries (incl. Korea)
3
working days — standard government processing
90
days validity · single or multiple entry

Do you need a visa?

Two simple paths — check yours before you book.

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e-visa required

Most non-exempt nationalities — including the USA, India, China, Taiwan, Australia & Canada — apply online for the official e-visa before arrival. Four digital files; no embassy visit.

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Visa-exempt (short stays)

Korea, Japan, the UK, Germany, France, Italy & several ASEAN nations enter visa-free for short stays (up to 45 days for eligible countries). Always confirm the current rule at evisa.gov.vn.

TVK service tiers

Reading the guides is free. You only pay when you use TVK’s e-visa service — see the full price table.

Standard

Government pace

Official 3 working days (up to 5–7 in peak season).

Express

1 business day

Faster turnaround when your trip is close.

Urgent

Same-day (1–2h)

Vietnam business hours only (GMT+7, 07:00–17:00, weekdays).

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How to apply — step by step

The four documents you need, the form fields, and the common mistakes that cause rejections.

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Fees & processing time

Government fee vs TVK service tiers, what each speed costs, and the refund policy if rejected.

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TAM VIET KOREA is an authorized partner-agent network of the Vietnam Immigration Department. The official e-visa is issued by the Vietnamese government; TVK handles your application end-to-end with Korea-based 24/7 support.

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