Vietnam e-visa (90-day stay)

Key requirements

We do not set an income floor. Officers focus on a valid passport, correct application, and entry within approved dates.

• Income we use for estimatesNot set in data
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesRemote salary, Freelance income
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceNot flagged in model
• Criminal record checkNot flagged in model
• Accommodation proofNot flagged in model
• Bank accountNot flagged in model
• Processing (rough)Often 3–5 working days (official e-visa portal)

Third-party visa sites charge extra for the same government form. Stick to official portals and keep your application code.

1. 1

   Check passport and entry point

   Confirm your nationality can use the e-visa and that your planned airport or land border accepts electronic visas.

2. 2

   Open the official e-visa portal

   Start on evisa.gov.vn or the immigration department redirect. Avoid copycat sites with inflated fees.

3. 3

   Complete the online application

   Upload passport scan and portrait photo, state travel dates, and choose single or multiple entry within the 90-day window.

4. 4

   Pay the government fee online

   Budget about USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry within 90 days (2026 fee schedule).

5. 5

   Track approval status

   Processing often takes a few working days. Save your application reference to check results.

6. 6

   Download and print the e-visa

   Carry a paper copy with your passport. Showing only a phone screen may not be accepted at the border.

7. 7

   Enter at your listed checkpoint

   Arrive within the approved dates and keep immigration stamps for any later extension or exit planning.

8. 8

   Set up housing and connectivity

   Book accommodation, test internet speeds for remote work, and respect tourist visa limits on local jobs.

9. 9

   Plan departure or next status

   Before day 90, leave Vietnam, file a new e-visa from abroad, or explore longer-stay permits if you qualify.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Vietnam e-visa rules, fees, and remote-work enforcement can change. Confirm on the official immigration portal before you travel.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-05-15

Citizenship & nationality

Since 2023 Vietnam has offered e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories for stays up to 90 days with single or multiple entry. This is an entry visa, not a remote-work permit, but it is the route press and nomad communities cite for hubs like Da Nang.

• •Apply online while outside Vietnam through official domains such as evisa.gov.vn. Government fees are about USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry within 90 days) under current schedules.
• •Print the approved e-visa. Border officers may not accept a phone screen alone.
• •Remote work for foreign clients is common in practice, but local jobs need a work permit. Treat the e-visa as tourism unless you have separate work authorization.
• •After 90 days you must leave, reapply from abroad, or switch to another lawful category. Visa exemption deals for some nationalities run on separate rules.

Check Vietnam Immigration Department e-visa pages for live domains, fees, and eligible border checkpoints before you book flights.

Best for

• •Remote workers looking for a formal digital nomad visa
• •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: No
• Citizenship: No

This is a short-stay entry tool, not permanent residence. Business visas, work permits, and marriage or family routes are separate files.

Practical difficulty

easy

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Rated easy for online filing when documents are clear. Long-term nomad planning still needs exit-and-return or another permit strategy.