Vietnam Visa

Vietnam — Visa Overview

About Vietnam

Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's most captivating and diverse travel destinations — a long, slender country stretching over 1,600 kilometres along the eastern coast of the Indochina Peninsula, where ancient imperial cities, dramatic limestone karst landscapes, vibrant street food culture, pristine beaches, and the warmth of its people combine to create an experience of extraordinary depth and variety. From the lantern-lit streets of Hội An and the imperial grandeur of Huế to the soaring limestone pillars of Hạ Long Bay and the chaotic electric energy of Hồ Chí Minh City — Vietnam rewards every traveller with a richness and authenticity that is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Asia.

Hà Nội — Vietnam's fascinating and ancient capital — enchants with its perfectly preserved Old Quarter of 36 guild streets, the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and a café culture and street food scene that has become legendary. Hạ Long Bay — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — stuns with nearly 2,000 limestone islands and islets rising dramatically from emerald waters, explored by overnight cruises that are among the most iconic travel experiences in all of Asia. The ancient town of Hội An — another UNESCO World Heritage Site — is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved trading ports in Southeast Asia, its streets of yellow-walled merchant houses, tailors, and lantern makers glowing magnificently at night. The royal citadel of Huế recalls Vietnam's imperial past with its moated fortress, elaborate royal tombs, and extraordinary cuisine. Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park — home to Son Doong, the world's largest cave — and the extraordinary Mỹ Sơn ancient Hindu temple complex complete a destination of remarkable historical and natural depth.

What is a Vietnam eVisa?

The Vietnam eVisa is a fully digital travel authorisation issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department — applied for entirely online through the official Vietnam eVisa portal — evisa.gov.vn — and delivered electronically to the applicant's registered email address as a PDF document upon approval. The approved eVisa must be printed and presented alongside the valid passport at Vietnamese immigration upon arrival. No embassy visit and no passport submission is required. The Vietnam eVisa is available to nationals of all countries worldwide — without exception.

Important — Official Portal Only: The official Vietnam eVisa portal is evisa.gov.vn. Rayna Tours submits all Vietnam eVisa applications exclusively through this official government portal. Applicants are strongly advised against using any third-party website claiming to offer Vietnam eVisa services.

Do You Need a Vietnam Visa? — UAE, India & KSA

UAE Nationals — eVisa Required: UAE nationals are not on Vietnam's visa-free list for standard tourism. UAE nationals may apply for the Vietnam eVisa online through evisa.gov.vn — available for stays of up to 90 days — single or multiple entry.

KSA Nationals — eVisa Required: Saudi Arabian nationals may apply for the Vietnam eVisa online through evisa.gov.vn — available for stays of up to 90 days.

Indian Nationals — eVisa Required: Indian nationals may apply for the Vietnam eVisa online through evisa.gov.vn — available for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry Summary — Rayna's Three Markets

Permitted Activities

• Tourism · sightseeing · leisure travel · beach holidays · cultural visits
• Visiting family or friends
• Business meetings · conferences · trade activities — short term

Not Permitted:

• Paid employment — a work permit required
• Any activity inconsistent with the declared purpose of visit

Important Entry Requirements

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Vietnam
• Return or onward travel ticket — mandatory
• Proof of accommodation
• The approved eVisa PDF must be printed and presented at Vietnamese immigration alongside the valid passport
• The eVisa specifies the port of entry — ensure the correct entry airport or border crossing is selected during the application

Processing Time 3 to 5 working days from date of online submission through evisa.gov.vn.

General Disclaimer All visa decisions rest solely with the Vietnam Immigration Department. Rayna Tours acts as a professional visa assistance provider only. Possession of an approved eVisa does not guarantee entry — final entry is at the sole discretion of Vietnamese immigration officials at the port of entry.