How Much Is a Vietnam Visa in 2026?
A Vietnam e-visa costs USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry (up to 90 days). That is the government fee, the same for every nationality. Visa services such as ours charge more because the price includes the government fee plus checking, submitting and following up your application, with faster options. A visa on arrival has a different cost: the approval letter fee plus a USD 25 stamping fee paid in cash at the airport.
visa-vietnam.hk is a private visa service, not the Vietnamese government. You can apply yourself on the official portal evisa.gov.vn and pay only the government fee.
Quick answer
| Visa | Government fee |
|---|---|
| E-visa, single entry (up to 90 days) | USD 25 |
| E-visa, multiple entry (up to 90 days) | USD 50 |
| Visa on arrival: stamping fee at the airport | USD 25 (cash) |
| Visa for a child under 14 | USD 25 |
| Visa-free entry (exempt nationalities) | Free |
Official government visa fees
The fees are set by the Ministry of Finance in Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, in force since 1 April 2026:
| Type of visa | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single entry | USD 25 |
| Multiple entry, up to 90 days | USD 50 |
| Multiple entry, over 90 days to 180 days | USD 95 |
| Multiple entry, over 180 days to 1 year | USD 135 |
| Multiple entry, over 1 year to 2 years | USD 145 |
| Multiple entry, over 2 years to 5 years | USD 155 |
| Multiple entry, over 5 years to 10 years | USD 165 |
| Child under 14 (any visa) | USD 25 |
| Moving a visa to a new passport | USD 5 |
| Extension of temporary stay | USD 10 |
Tourists normally need only the first two rows: the e-visa is valid for up to 90 days. Longer visas are issued in Vietnam for work, investment or family reasons.
Is the fee refunded if the visa is not approved?
Not by the government. When you apply on evisa.gov.vn, you confirm that the fee is not refunded if the e-visa is denied. See Vietnam e-visa refused: what to do next.
Through our service, if the Immigration Department rejects your application, we refund 100% of your payment; PayPal keeps its 5% transaction fee, so you receive 95%. See our refund policy.
Visa on arrival: two payments
- The approval letter, which you get before you fly from a visa service. See our prices below.
- The stamping fee, USD 25 in cash, paid at the landing visa counter when you arrive. Bring the NA1 form with a photo attached.
The visa on arrival is 15 days, single entry. See our visa on arrival guide.
Embassy and consulate visa fees
If you apply at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, the consular fees are set by Circular 163/2026/TT-BTC (in force since 1 November 2026, replacing Circular 264/2016/TT-BTC):
| Embassy visa | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single entry | USD 25 |
| Multiple entry, up to 3 months | USD 50 |
| Multiple entry, over 3 to 6 months | USD 95 |
| Multiple entry, over 6 months to 1 year | USD 135 |
| Multiple entry, over 1 to 2 years | USD 145 |
| Multiple entry, over 2 to 5 years | USD 155 |
| Child under 14 | USD 25 |
| Moving a visa to a new passport | USD 5 |
If the embassy agrees to work faster on your written request, it charges 150% of the fee for a result more than one day earlier than the standard time (or within 24 hours), 130% for up to one day earlier (or the next day), and 140% outside working hours or on holidays. Embassies may also charge in local currency and add postage. Check with the embassy before you go.
What visa services charge, and why
| Apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn | Through visa-vietnam.hk | |
|---|---|---|
| E-visa 30 days, single entry, 4 working days | USD 25 | USD 60 |
| E-visa 30 days, multiple entry, 4 working days | USD 50 | USD 90 |
| E-visa in 1 working day (single / multiple) | Not available | USD 160 / USD 190 |
| E-visa in 4 working hours (single / multiple) | Not available | USD 190 / USD 220 |
| Visa on arrival approval letter, 4 working days | Not available | USD 30 + USD 25 stamping fee |
| Checks before submitting, follow-up, support | You do it yourself | Included |
| Refund if rejected | No | Yes, per our refund policy |
Our prices include the government fee. For 90-day e-visas, business e-visas and every speed, see our prices.
Business e-visa fees
The government fee is the same as for a tourist e-visa: USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry. Service prices for business e-visas are on our pricing page.
How to pay
- On evisa.gov.vn: by international card, online, when you submit.
- On visa-vietnam.hk: PayPal (cards accepted through PayPal) or Alipay.
- Visa on arrival stamping fee: cash in US dollars at the airport.
FAQ
How much is a Vietnam e-visa?
USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry, valid for up to 90 days. Visa services charge more because their price includes their work.
Is the Vietnam visa fee the same for all nationalities?
Yes. The government fee does not depend on your nationality.
Do children pay less?
Children under 14 pay USD 25 for any visa. Each child needs their own application.
Is the USD 25 refunded if my e-visa is refused?
Not by the government. Through our service, a rejection is refunded under our refund policy.
How much is the visa on arrival stamping fee?
USD 25 in cash, paid at the airport, on top of the approval letter.
Facts checked on 9 November 2026 against Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, Circular 163/2026/TT-BTC, evisa.gov.vn and our application form.
Sources
- Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC (fees for exit, entry, transit and residence), in force 1 April 2026: summary by the Ninh Binh provincial police
- Visa fee table under Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC (AZV Law)
- Circular 163/2026/TT-BTC (consular fees at Vietnamese missions abroad), full text
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