Mistake on Your Vietnam E-Visa: What to Do
Found a mistake on your approved Vietnam e-visa? An e-visa cannot be edited or corrected after it is issued. If any detail printed on it does not match your passport, you need a new e-visa before you fly. Airlines and immigration officers compare the e-visa with your passport, and a mismatch can stop you from boarding or entering Vietnam.
The good news: if you still have a few days, or even a few hours on a working day, you can get a new e-visa in time.
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Check these fields as soon as you receive your e-visa
| # | Field on the e-visa | Check against |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full name | The ICAO lines at the bottom of your passport data page, letter for letter |
| 2 | Date of birth | Your passport |
| 3 | Nationality (passport of country/territory) | The passport you will travel with |
| 4 | Passport number | Your passport, every letter and digit |
| 5 | Passport expiry date | Your passport |
| 6 | Valid from / until | Your arrival and departure dates must fall inside these dates |
| 7 | Single or multiple entry | Your travel plan (leaving Vietnam and coming back needs multiple entry) |
| 8 | Purpose of entry | Tourism, business, visiting family and so on |
The e-visa number and code are for checking only. The 2026 e-visa does not print a port of entry; see the port rule below.
Which mistakes are serious?
All of them. Our rule is simple: if any printed field is wrong, apply for a new e-visa. These are the risks:
| Mistake | What can happen | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Name, date of birth, nationality or passport number | The airline can refuse to let you board; immigration can refuse entry | New e-visa |
| Passport expiry date | Same as above | New e-visa |
| Dates: your trip starts before “valid from” or ends after “until” | You cannot enter before “valid from”; you overstay after “until” | New e-visa with the right dates |
| Single entry, but you will leave and come back | The e-visa ends when you leave | New e-visa (multiple entry) for the second entry |
| Purpose of entry | Problems at immigration, especially for business or work | New e-visa with the right purpose |
| You renewed your passport after the e-visa was issued | The e-visa is linked to the old passport number | New e-visa for the new passport |
Can an approved e-visa be edited?
No. The portal only allows edits while the application is still being processed (when you get an “Amendment required” or “Requires additional information” request). Once the e-visa is issued, the only fix is a new application with a new fee.
If you applied through us: we check every detail before submitting. If the e-visa you receive does not match the information you gave us, we apply again for you at no extra cost, or refund you if you no longer need it (see our refund policy). If the mistake was in the information you sent us, a new application is needed.
Entry date and port of entry
Entering before the “valid from” date
You cannot. Your e-visa is valid from the first day printed on it. Entering later is fine, as long as you also leave before the “until” date.
Port of entry
The 2026 e-visa no longer prints a port of entry. When you applied, you chose a port. In practice, what matters is the type: if you chose an airport, you can land at any e-visa airport; a seaport, any e-visa seaport; a land border, any e-visa land border. If you change type (for example from an airport to a land border), you need a new e-visa. See all 83 e-visa ports.
The fastest fix, by time left before your flight
| Time left | What to do |
|---|---|
| 5 working days or more | New e-visa with standard processing (4 working days) |
| 2–4 working days | New e-visa in 2 working days: USD 100 (single) / USD 130 (multiple) |
| 1 working day | New e-visa in 1 working day: USD 160 / USD 190; order before 08:00 Vietnam time |
| Same day | New e-visa in 4 working hours: USD 190 / USD 220; order before 07:00 or 14:00 Vietnam time |
| Weekend or public holiday | Our weekend urgent e-visa, or email our partner info@vietnamimmigration.org |
Working days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and Vietnamese public holidays. See our urgent visa guide. A visa on arrival is another option: see our visa on arrival guide.
How to avoid mistakes next time
- Copy your name from the ICAO lines, not from the front of the passport.
- Type your passport number twice and compare.
- Choose dates that cover your whole trip, with a day or two of margin.
- Choose multiple entry if you will leave Vietnam and come back.
- Check the e-visa against your passport the moment it arrives, not at the airport.
More tips: common Vietnam e-visa mistakes. If your application keeps coming back before approval, see Vietnam e-visa refused: what to do next.
FAQ
Can I correct a mistake on my Vietnam e-visa?
No. An issued e-visa cannot be edited. Apply for a new one with the correct details.
Is a small spelling mistake in my name a problem?
Yes. The name must match your passport exactly. Airlines can refuse boarding for one wrong letter. Apply for a new e-visa.
My e-visa starts after my arrival date. What can I do?
You cannot enter before the “valid from” date. Apply for a new e-visa with the right dates, or change your flight.
I renewed my passport. Is my e-visa still valid?
No. The e-visa is linked to the passport number on it. Apply for a new e-visa with your new passport.
The e-visa does not show my entry airport. Is that a mistake?
No. The 2026 e-visa does not print a port of entry. You can land at any e-visa airport if you chose an airport when you applied.
Will I get the fee back for the e-visa with the mistake?
Not from the government. If you applied through us and our result does not match the information you gave us, we redo it at no cost or refund you.
Facts checked on 9 November 2026 against e-visas issued to our customers in November 2026, evisa.gov.vn, our application form and our refund policy.
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