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Can I apply for a eVisa if I enter Vietnam by land?

No. Vietnam eVisa is only granted to those who travel to Vietnam by air. Regardless of your transportation method, whether land or sea, you must get a fully approved visa before your trip to Vietnam. Unlike visas on arrival in other countries, which may be obtained directly at the entrance border gate, Vietnam does require eVisa beforehand. This is for the immigration officer to stamp their visa once travelers arrive at one of the international airports in Vietnam.

Vietnam eVisa is divided into two categories based on your travel purpose:

  • A tourist eVisa is a single-entry visa with a validity of 30 days. This type of visa is used for engaging in tourist activities in Vietnam and cannot be extended.

  • A business eVisa is issued for either one or multiple entries and is valid for up to three months. To apply for this visa, you must have a sponsor company in Vietnam, where you will work once you arrive. A business eVisa can be extended once if you are sponsored by the same company.

Here is a step-by-step instruction to apply for a Vietnam visa upon arrival:

  • Complete the online application, selecting eVisa

  • Make a payment for the service charge

  • Download and print the eVisa we sent you via email. Prepare the entry-and-exit application form (also known as the Vietnamese visa application form), your valid passport, two passport-sized (4x6 cm) photos, and cash for the stamping cost.

  • To obtain your VISA stamped on your passport, show the officer at the Landing VISA (eVisa) Counter at the international airport in Vietnam the prepared documents listed above.

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