Vietnam Visa for Indians: Requirements, Cost & Arrival Guide
Do Indians nationals need a visa to visit Vietnam? Are the procedures and documentation for a Vietnamese visa application difficult for Indian citizens? Letās find out in this guide from Vietnam-visa.
I. Visa exemption cases for Indians nationals in Vietnam
All Indian nationals wishing to enter Vietnam must obtain a visa, except in the following cases:
- Valid temporary residence card
- Valid 5-year visa exemption certificate
- Valid APEC Business Travel Card
- Entering Phu Quoc directly, staying there for no more than 30 days, and departing from Phu Quoc to a country other than Vietnam.
II. Vietnam Visa Requirements and Validity for Indian Citizens
Indian citizens applying for a Vietnam visa should meet the following requirements:
- Hold an Indian passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.
- Be outside Vietnam when applying.
- Not be subject to any entry restrictions in Vietnam.
- Depending on the visa type, travelers can stay for up to 90 days with either single or multiple entries.
- Travelers must enter and leave Vietnam within the validity period stated on their visa.
III. Vietnam evisa types available for Indian Citizens
There are currently two ways for Indian citizens to apply for an entry visa, including:
Vietnam eVisa & Vietnam visa on Arrival
| Criteria | Vietnam eVisa | Visa on Arrival |
| Application method | Fully online | Pre-approval required before arrival |
| Where to apply | https://evisa.gov.vn/
or through a travel agency |
Through an inviting/sponsoring organization in Vietnam, where applicable |
| Best for | Tourism, family visits, short business trips | Eligible cases requiring visa issuance at the border gate |
| Processing time | Around 3ā7 working days | Varies depending on the case |
| Embassy visit required | No | No |
| Visa issuance | Electronic visa issued online | Visa issued at an eligible international border gate |
| Supporting documents | Passport, photo and application details | Passport, approval letter and sponsorship documents |
| Sponsor required | No | Depends on the eligible case; prior approval is generally required |
| Arrival procedure | Present eVisa at immigration | Complete visa stamping procedures at the airport |
| Government fee | USD 28 / USD 53 | Varies |
| Services fee | USD 69 / USD 79/ USD 99 (Standard, Emergency, or Rush) | |
| Convenience | Simple and convenient | More procedures and preparation required |
| Recommended for | Most Indian tourists | Travelers who meet the legal conditions for visa issuance at the border gate |
IV. How to apply for Vietnam evisa for Indians passport holders?
To apply for an e-visa, the applicant needs to prepare the following:
- A clear image of the Indian national’s personal information page (ensuring no information is cut off). The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Vietnam and contain at least two blank pages.
- A recent portrait photo (taken within the last six months) with a white background. The face must be clearly visible, eyes open and looking at the camera, with no glasses or hair obscuring the face.
- An online payment card.
- A valid email address to receive notifications.
Once you have prepared the complete set of documents mentioned above, you can apply for an e-visa for Indian nationals entering Vietnam yourself by following the detailed instructions here, or contact Aravinda Travel to use our fast and convenient visa application service.
V. Border crossings where eVisa is accepted
| International Airports | Land Border Gates | Seaports |
| Noi Bai (Hanoi) | Bo Y | Hon Gai |
| Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) | Cha Lo | Cam Pha |
| Da Nang | Cau Treo | Hai Phong |
| Cat Bi (Hai Phong) | Huu Nghi | Nghi Son |
| Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa) | Ha Tien | Vung Ang |
| Can Tho | Lao Bao | Chan May |
| Phu Bai (Hue) | Lao Cai | Da Nang |
| Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) | La Lay | Nha Trang |
| Van Don (Quang Ninh) | Moc Bai | Quy Nhon |
| Lien Khuong (Da Lat) | Mong Cai | Dung Quat |
| Nam Can | Vung Tau | |
| Na Meo | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Tay Trang | Duong Dong | |
| Tinh Bien | ||
| Song Tien | ||
| Xa Mat |
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