Getting a Vietnam Visa Around Tet 2027: Last Day to Apply
Tet, the Lunar New Year, falls on Saturday 6 February 2027. Government offices in Vietnam, including the Immigration Department, close for seven days, from Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February 2027 (Ministry of Home Affairs Notice 11483/TB-BNV of 9 October 2026). No e-visas or visa-on-arrival approval letters are issued on those days.
If you travel to Vietnam in late January or February 2027, apply early. With standard processing, apply by Thursday 21 January 2027.
visa-vietnam.hk is a private visa service, not the Vietnamese government. You can also apply yourself on the official portal evisa.gov.vn.
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Thursday 21 January 2027 | Last safe day to apply with standard processing (4 working days) |
| Wednesday 3 February 2027 | Last working day before Tet |
| Thursday 4 – Wednesday 10 February 2027 | Government offices closed; no e-visas or approval letters issued |
| Saturday 6 February 2027 | Tet (first day of the Year of the Goat) |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | Offices reopen; expect a backlog in the first days |
Last safe day to apply before Tet
These dates leave one to two working days of margin, because many people apply just before Tet. Times are Vietnam time (GMT+7).
| Processing speed | E-visa: apply by | Visa on arrival approval letter: apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (4 working days) | Thursday 21 January | Thursday 21 January |
| 2 working days | Thursday 28 January | Thursday 28 January |
| 1 working day | Monday 1 February, before 08:00 | Monday 1 February, before 07:00 |
| 4 working hours | Tuesday 2 February, before 07:00 | Tuesday 2 February, before 08:30 |
See the prices for each speed on our pricing page and our urgent visa page.
Travelling during Tet? Get your visa before 4 February
You can apply long before you travel. Your e-visa or approval letter shows a start date, and you can enter on or after that date. So if you arrive on 6, 8 or 10 February, apply in January.
Once you have your e-visa, check every detail against your passport straight away. A mistake found during Tet cannot be fixed until 11 February.
If you need a visa during the holiday (4–10 February)
Our application form does not process new applications during Tet. For an urgent case during the holiday, email our partner info@vietnamimmigration.org with your passport details, travel date and arrival airport. They handle difficult cases during public holidays; we cannot promise a result or a time.
Visa-free travellers
Visa-free entry does not depend on office hours, so Tet does not affect it. If your passport is on the visa exemption list, you can enter during Tet as usual, for the number of days your nationality allows.
Arriving in Vietnam during Tet
- Airports are very busy in the days before and after Tet, especially Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) and Noi Bai (Hanoi). Expect long queues at immigration. Our airport fast track takes you through the priority lane; book at least 3 days ahead to avoid the urgent surcharge.
- Visa on arrival: bring your approval letter, the NA1 form with a photo attached, and USD 25 in cash for the stamping fee.
- Cash: banks close during the holiday. ATMs and airport exchange counters usually work, but bring some cash.
- Shops and transport: many shops and restaurants close for the first three days of Tet, and trains, buses and domestic flights sell out early. Book ahead.
- Pre-arrival declaration: it is mandatory for foreign travellers at every international airport in Vietnam; fill it in for free at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn up to 3 days before you land. See our Vietnam entry procedure guide.
After Tet
Offices reopen on Thursday 11 February 2027. Applications sent during the holiday are processed from that day, so the first days are slower than usual. If you travel in mid-February, apply before Tet.
FAQ
When is the Tet holiday in 2027?
Government offices close from Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February 2027. Tet itself is Saturday 6 February.
What is the last day to apply for a Vietnam e-visa before Tet?
Thursday 21 January 2027 for standard processing. With urgent processing, the last day is Tuesday 2 February before 07:00 (Vietnam time).
Can I get a Vietnam visa during Tet?
Not through our application form. For urgent cases, email our partner info@vietnamimmigration.org; there is no guaranteed time.
Can I arrive in Vietnam during Tet?
Yes. Airports and border gates stay open. You just need your visa (or visa-free entry) before you arrive.
I applied before Tet but have no result yet. What now?
Results not issued by Wednesday 3 February are processed from Thursday 11 February. If your trip is during Tet, email us straight away.
Facts checked on 9 November 2026 against Ministry of Home Affairs Notice 11483/TB-BNV (9 October 2026) and our application form.
Sources
- Ministry of Home Affairs Notice 11483/TB-BNV (9 October 2026), Ha Tinh provincial portal
- CafeF, 10 October 2026: Tet and National Day 2027 holiday schedule
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