Quick answer
Indian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and the e-visa is the standard route. Apply on the official portal, evisa.gov.vn, pay USD 25 (₹2,200) for single entry or USD 50 (₹4,400) for multiple entry, and expect approval in about three working days. It allows stays of up to 90 days. The only exception is Phu Quoc island, which is visa-free for direct arrivals.
At a glance
- Visa type
- Tourist e-visa (single or multiple entry)
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- USD 25 (about ₹2,200) single entry; USD 50 (about ₹4,400) multiple entry; non-refundable
- Processing
- About 3 working days; allow a week around Tet and in December
- Validity
- Up to 90 days, on the dates you apply for
- Apply at
- Official portal
Documents checklist
- Passport valid for at least six months from arrival, with blank pages
- Passport-style photo, 4x6 cm format, white background, no glasses
- Clear scan of the passport data page, including the two coded lines at the bottom
- Planned entry and exit dates and the port of entry (airport or land border)
- Address of your first hotel in Vietnam
- Printed copy of the approved e-visa
- Return or onward ticket, which airlines check at boarding
Common mistakes that get Indians refused
- Use only evisa.gov.vn; lookalike sites with similar names charge two to four times the government fee.
- Enter through the port named on your e-visa; arriving at a different airport or border can cause problems.
- Typos in names, dates or passport numbers cannot be corrected after approval; you must apply and pay again.
- The fee is not refunded if the e-visa is refused, so check the photo and scan quality before paying.
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. India is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so Indian passport holders apply for an e-visa online before they travel. Since August 2023 the e-visa allows stays of up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, and it arrives as a PDF linked to your passport number.
How to apply, step by step
- Use only the official portal, evisa.gov.vn. Search results are full of commercial sites with official-looking names.
- Upload a passport-style photo on a white background and a clear scan of the passport data page, including the two lines of code at the bottom.
- Enter your dates, the address of your first hotel and your port of entry, such as Hanoi Noi Bai, Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat or Da Nang.
- Pay USD 25 (₹2,200) for single entry or USD 50 (₹4,400) for multiple entry by card.
- Save the registration code and check the status after three working days. Download the PDF and print it.
Single or multiple entry?
Single entry is enough for most 7–10 night trips. Choose multiple entry if you will leave and come back, for example a side trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, then a flight home from Hanoi. Read the Cambodia visa guide if you are planning that loop.
What officers check
Immigration at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is mostly stamp-and-go, though queues can be long when several flights land together. Officers compare the printout with your passport, so mismatches cause the trouble: a wrong date of birth, swapped first and last names, or a different entry port. Return tickets are checked mainly by airlines in India at boarding. Hotel bookings and funds are rarely asked about.
The Phu Quoc exception
Phu Quoc island allows visa-free stays of up to 30 days for foreigners who fly directly into Phu Quoc from abroad and stay on the island. Travelling on to the mainland needs a visa. The Indian Embassy in Hanoi issued an advisory on this in April 2026, so read the conditions before relying on it.
Families and seniors
Each traveller, including infants, needs an e-visa. Apply for everyone together with the same dates and entry port. Processing slows around Tet in late January or February, so apply two weeks ahead then.
On most Vietnam trips we plan, a single-entry e-visa from Hanoi in and Ho Chi Minh City out is all you need. Book the internal flight first, then apply.
For planning, see the Vietnam trip cost guide, the best time to visit Vietnam and things to do in Vietnam. If you would rather not handle the portal, our visa assistance team can apply for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vietnam visa-free for Indians?
How much is the Vietnam e-visa for Indians?
How long does the Vietnam e-visa take?
Can I change my port of entry after the e-visa is issued?
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Written and fact-checked by the Elitech Travels editorial desk in New Delhi, drawing on our consultants' day-to-day booking work and the official sources below. Rules, fares and fees change — always confirm anything critical with the issuing authority before you travel. Our editorial policy.
