Vietnam is not visa-free for Indian passport holders as of 2026. Indian nationals require a valid visa for every entry into Vietnam, regardless of trip duration or visa status held for other countries.
Indian passport holders can choose from 3 official Vietnam visa types: the e-visa applied fully online, the visa on arrival issued at 8 international airports in Vietnam with a pre-approval letter, and the embassy sticker visa issued by the Vietnam Embassy in New Delhi. Fees range from approximately ₹2,100 for a single-entry e-visa to ₹7,800 for a multiple-entry embassy visa; all three visa types are valid for up to 90 days, and the fastest route (the e-visa) typically processes within 3 working days from India.
This guide to the Vietnam visa for Indian travellers is prepared by Vietnamtour.in — the No.1 premium Vietnam tour operator for Indian travellers, having served 428,000+ Indians since 2015 — and covers every fee in INR, every document requirement, the full 7-step e-visa application process, processing times, extension procedures, and the 5 most common rejection reasons for Indian applicants.
Vietnam Tourist Visa Fee for Indian Nationals in INR
The Vietnam e-visa fee for Indian nationals is US$25 (approximately ₹2,100) for Embassy Visa Single Entrysingle entry and US$50 (approximately ₹4,200) for multiple entries, paid directly on the official government portal at evisa.gov.vn.
The official Vietnam government visa fee is fixed in USD. The INR equivalent is calculated at an exchange rate of approximately ₹84 per US$1 and may vary slightly with daily forex rates.
| Visa Type | Official Fee (USD — Fixed) | Fee in INR (approx.) | Entry |
| E-Visa Single Entry | $25 | ₹2,100 | Single |
| E-Visa Multiple Entry | $50 | ₹4,200 | Multiple |
| Embassy Visa Single Entry | ~ $25 – $50 | ₹2,100 – ₹4,200 | Single |
| Embassy Visa Multiple Entry | ~ $50 – $95 | ₹4,200 – ₹7,980 | Multiple |
All Vietnam visa types listed above are valid for up to 90 days.
Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) total cost is not included in the table above, because VOA involves 2 separate fees — the agency pre-approval letter, and the airport stamping fee — rather than a single official government fee. The full VOA cost breakdown for Indian nationals is covered in the Visa on Arrival section below. The e-visa has no hidden fees beyond US$25 or US$50 charged at evisa.gov.vn.
Vietnam Visa Requirements for Indian Passport Holders
Indian passport holders need 4 documents to apply for a Vietnam e-visa: a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity), a digital passport photo (4×6 cm, white background), confirmed travel dates, and an international credit or debit card for payment.
The 4 required documents for the Vietnam e-visa application from India are:
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Passport — biodata page scan in JPG or PDF format, minimum 6 months validity from the intended date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages for the visa stamp.
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Passport photo — digital format, 4×6 cm, white background, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, JPEG file size between 200 KB and 2 MB.
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Travel dates — intended entry and exit dates, which can be adjusted up to 1 day before arrival without reapplication.
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Payment card — Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card with international transactions enabled.
The Vietnam embassy visa requires additional documents beyond the 4 listed above — the application form, a confirmed return flight ticket, a hotel booking confirmation, and 2 physical photos (4×6 cm). The full embassy visa document checklist for Indian applicants is covered in the Embassy Visa section below.
Indian applicants who do not hold a Visa or Mastercard with international transactions enabled should contact their bank to activate the feature before starting the e-visa application. RuPay domestic cards are not accepted on evisa.gov.vn.
What Is the Vietnam E-Visa for Indian Passport Holders?
The Vietnam e-visa is an electronic travel authorisation that Indian passport holders apply for entirely online through the official government portal at evisa.gov.vn, with no embassy visit required.
The Vietnam e-visa is valid for up to 90 days from the approved entry date, issued as single-entry or multiple-entry, and accepted at all 58 international border gates in Vietnam — including airports, land border crossings, and seaports. The e-visa is the recommended option for approximately 95% of Indian tourists because the e-visa is the cheapest at US$25, the fastest at 3 business days, and requires no in-person embassy visit.
Vietnam e-visa approval is delivered by email as a PDF document. Indian applicants print the PDF and present it alongside the passport at the Vietnam border gate. No sticker or stamp is added to the passport before arrival.
How to Apply for Vietnam E-Visa from India: 7 Steps
Indian passport holders apply for the Vietnam e-visa in 7 steps, entirely online at evisa.gov.vn.
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Step 1 — Visit the official portal. Go to evisa.gov.vn, the official Vietnam Immigration Department portal. Third-party agent sites often rank above the official portal on Google, so always verify the URL ends in .gov.vn before entering any personal details. The full checklist for identifying the official Vietnam visa website is covered in the section below.
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Step 2 — Select “Apply for E-Visa”. Click the e-visa application button on the homepage, choose “Foreigner”, and select India as the nationality from the dropdown menu.
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Step 3 — Fill in personal details. Enter passport number, full name exactly as printed in the passport with no abbreviations, date of birth, gender, place of birth, and nationality. Double-check every field against the passport biodata page before proceeding. Mismatches between the application form and the passport biodata page are the most common rejection reason for Indian e-visa applicants.
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Step 4 — Enter travel details. Input the intended entry date, exit date, and select the entry and exit border gates. Common entry points for Indian travellers are Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), and Da Nang International Airport.
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Step 5 — Upload documents. Upload the scanned passport biodata page (JPG or PDF, maximum 2 MB) and the digital passport photo (4×6 cm, white background, JPEG between 200 KB and 2 MB). Full file specifications for Indian e-visa applicants are listed in the Requirements section above.
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Step 6 — Pay the fee. Pay US$25 for a single entry or US$50 for multiple entries using an international Visa or Mastercard. The Vietnam e-visa fee is non-refundable, including in the event of rejection.
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Step 7 — Download and print the e-visa. After 3 business days, log back into evisa.gov.vn using the application code received by email, download the approved e-visa PDF, and print 2 copies. Carry the printed e-visa alongside the passport at the Vietnam border gate.
The 2 most common technical failure points for Indian e-visa applicants occur before the submission reaches the Vietnamese government. The first is a passport photo rejected for a non-white background or file size below 200 KB. The second is payment declined because the card is a RuPay domestic card or an international card with cross-border transactions disabled by the issuing bank. Both failures result in a wasted application session with no refund on a paid fee. Vietnamtour.in, which has processed Vietnam visa documentation for 428,000+ Indian tourists since 2015, conducts passport photo compliance checks and payment card pre-verification through its India Desk — led by Mr. Sagnik, Country Manager India — resolving both technical failure points before the application is submitted, not after rejection.
Vietnam E-Visa Processing Time for Indian Applicants
The standard Vietnam e-visa processing time for Indian applicants is 3 business days from the date of successful payment, with occasional extensions up to 5 business days during Vietnamese public holidays or peak application periods.
| Processing Option | Time | Additional Fee | Best For |
| Standard | 3 business days (up to 5 in peak periods) | Included in US$25/US$50 | Travel planned 10+ days ahead |
| Urgent | 1 business day | US$75 (approx. ₹6,300) | Travel within 3 – 7 days |
| Same-day | 4 – 8 working hours | US$79 (approx. ₹6,640) | Travel within 24 hours |
Business days exclude weekends and Vietnamese public holidays. Applications submitted on Friday after 5:00 PM Vietnam time (3:30 PM India time) are processed starting the following Monday. Both urgent and same-day e-visa options are available exclusively through evisa.gov.vn and are not offered by third-party agents.
Peak application periods for Indian applicants include Diwali week (October – November), Christmas to New Year (December 20 – January 5), and Holi week (March). During these 3 peak periods, the standard 3-business-day processing time can extend to 5 business days due to higher application volume from the Indian market.
What Is Vietnam Visa on Arrival for Indians?
Vietnam visa on arrival for Indian nationals requires a pre-approved letter obtained before departure, which is then stamped into the passport upon landing at one of Vietnam’s 8 international airports. Indian travellers cannot simply arrive at a Vietnamese airport without the pre-approval letter.
Vietnam visa on arrival total cost for Indian nationals consists of 2 separate fees:
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Agency approval letter — US$10 to US$50 (approximately ₹840 to ₹4,200) depending on processing speed, paid online before departure.
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Stamping fee at the airport — US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry (approximately ₹2,100 or ₹4,200), paid in cash (USD or VND) upon arrival in Vietnam.
The total Vietnam visa on arrival cost for Indian travellers ranges from US$35 to US$100 (approximately ₹2,940 to ₹8,400), which is equal to or higher than the e-visa fee in every scenario, with the additional inconvenience of carrying USD cash for the airport stamping fee.
The 8 Vietnam international airports that accept visa on arrival are Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Da Nang, Cam Ranh (Nha Trang), Phu Bai (Hue), Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Phu Quoc, and Can Tho. Vietnam land border crossings with Laos, Cambodia, and China do not accept visa on arrival. Indian travellers crossing by land must hold an e-visa or embassy visa before arrival in Vietnam.
Vietnam Embassy Visa for Indian Passport Holders
The Vietnam embassy visa is a sticker visa stamped into the Indian passport, applied for in person or by post at the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai.
Vietnam embassy visa fees for Indian applicants are not fixed and vary depending on the duration of stay, number of entries, and processing speed. As a general reference in 2026, embassy visa fees fall within these 4 ranges:
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Single-entry (1 month): approximately US$25–US$60 (₹2,100–₹5,000)
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Single-entry (3 months): approximately US$40–US$80 (₹3,300–₹6,700)
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Multiple-entry (1 month): approximately US$50–US$100 (₹4,200–₹8,400)
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Multiple-entry (3 months): approximately US$80–US$135 (₹6,700–₹11,300)
Vietnam embassy visa fees are reviewed periodically. Indian applicants should confirm the current fee directly with the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi before submission.
The Vietnam embassy visa is the preferred option for Indian applicants requiring multiple-entry business visas, journalist or investor visa categories, or in cases where a previous e-visa application has been rejected and requires in-person clarification.
The Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi is located at EP-7A, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021. Working hours are Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for submission and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for collection. Processing time at the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi is 5 to 7 working days for standard service and 2 working days for express service.
Documents required for the Vietnam embassy visa include a valid passport with a minimum of 2 blank pages, 2 physical photos (4×6 cm, white background), a completed application form, a confirmed flight itinerary, a hotel booking confirmation, and the application fee paid in cash or demand draft.
Indian applicants outside Delhi applying by post or courier should allow an additional 3 to 5 days for document transit. The Vietnam e-visa remains the faster option for most standard tourist trips from India.
How to Identify the Official Vietnam Visa Website for Indian Applicants
The only 2 official Vietnam e-visa portals are evisa.gov.vn (Vietnam Ministry of Public Security) and evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (Vietnam Immigration Department). All other sites claiming to offer Vietnam e-visa services are third-party agents or unauthorised intermediaries.
Indian applicants identify fake Vietnam visa websites through 4 clear signals:
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The URL does not end in .gov.vn.
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The site charges a fee higher than US$25 for a single entry or US$50 for multiple entries.
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The site requests additional information not required by the Vietnamese government, such as bank statements or income proof.
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The site does not display the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security logo in the header or footer.
Google search results for “Vietnam visa” frequently display paid advertisements and agent sites above the official government portal. Indian applicants should scroll past sponsored results and verify the URL begins with evisa.gov.vn before entering any passport details or payment information.
Can Indians with a US Visa Enter Vietnam Without a Separate Visa?
A valid US visa does not exempt Indian passport holders from Vietnam’s visa requirement. Indian nationals must obtain a separate Vietnam visa regardless of any third-country visas held in their passports.
A US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Australian visa, and Canadian visa do not create a visa exemption for Vietnam for Indian passport holders. The confusion around third-country visa exemptions arises because some Southeast Asian countries, such as the Philippines, offer visa-free entry or reduced requirements for Indians holding a US visa. Vietnam does not apply any such third-country visa exemption policy for Indian nationals.
Indian passport holders planning to visit Vietnam must complete a Vietnam e-visa, visa on arrival, or embassy visa application regardless of any other visas currently held in their Indian passport.
Vietnam Visa Extension for Indian Tourists
Indian tourists can extend their Vietnam visa once inside the country by applying at the nearest Vietnam Immigration Department office at least 5 business days before the current visa expires.
The Vietnam visa extension fee for Indian tourists ranges from 1,000,000 VND to 1,500,000 VND (approximately ₹3,400 to ₹5,100) for a 30-day extension, depending on the current visa type and whether the application is submitted directly or through an authorised immigration agency. Processing takes 5 to 7 business days.
The official Vietnam government extension fee is US$10 to US$50 (approximately ₹840 to ₹4,200). Additional agency service fees of US$15 to US$30 apply when the extension is submitted through an immigration agent. Most Indian tourists use an immigration agent because the Vietnam Immigration Department office requires Vietnamese-language forms and in-person interviews.
The 3 main Vietnam Immigration Department offices are:
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Hanoi Immigration Office — 44 Pham Ngoc Thach.
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Ho Chi Minh City Immigration Office — 333 Nguyen Trai.
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Da Nang Immigration Office — 7 Tran Quy Cap.
Indian tourists do not need to exit Vietnam to extend their visa — a single 30-day extension is possible from inside Vietnam. Indian travellers requiring additional time after one extension typically complete a visa run to Cambodia (Phnom Penh is 4 hours from Ho Chi Minh City by bus) or Laos, then re-enter Vietnam with a new e-visa.
Indian tourists who have explored Vietnam extensively and wish to extend their stay often combine a Cambodia border run with a guided Vietnam Cambodia tour package from India, turning a visa formality into an additional travel experience covering Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh alongside the Vietnam return leg.
Common Reasons Vietnam Visa Is Rejected for Indian Applicants
Vietnam e-visa applications from Indian nationals are rejected for 5 specific reasons, all of which are preventable before submission.
The 5 most common Vietnam visa rejection reasons for Indian applicants are:
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Passport data mismatch. The name, date of birth, or passport number entered on the application form does not match the passport biodata page exactly. Passport data mismatch is the single most common rejection reason for Indian applicants.
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Passport validity under 6 months. The Indian passport must hold a minimum of 6 months validity from the intended date of entry into Vietnam. Passports expiring within 6 months of the travel date are rejected automatically.
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Low-resolution or non-compliant passport photo. The uploaded photo is below 200 KB, has a non-white background, shows the applicant wearing glasses, or was taken more than 6 months before the application date.
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Invalid or inconsistent travel dates. The entered entry date falls in the past, the entry date is after the exit date, or the intended stay exceeds 90 days for a single-entry visa.
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Non-international payment card. The payment card used is a RuPay domestic card or a card without international transactions enabled. The Vietnam e-visa payment requires a Visa or Mastercard with international transaction capability.
Rejected Indian applicants can reapply immediately after correcting the specific issue. A Vietnam e-visa rejection does not create a blacklist, does not affect future Vietnam visa applications, and does not impact any other country’s visa process.
A Vietnam e-visa rejection costs the Indian applicant the non-refundable US$25 application fee and — depending on how close the rejection falls to the departure date — can cascade into missed flights and forfeited hotel bookings if the resubmission processing window of 3 to 5 business days is not factored in. Vietnamtour.in — where Mr. Anthony, Co-founder and CMO, leads a 70-member specialist team with over 10 years of Indian passport documentation experience — runs passport photo compliance checks and data-field cross-verification before submission, maintaining a high first-attempt approval rate across 428,000+ Indian tourists served since 2015 and eliminating the rejection-and-resubmission cycle for applicants who use the pre-verification service.
Best Time to Apply for a Vietnam Visa from India
Indian nationals should apply for the Vietnam e-visa a minimum of 10 days before the departure date to allow for the 3-business-day processing time (with up to 5 days in peak periods), plus a 5 to 7-day buffer for corrections or resubmissions.
Recommended Vietnam e-visa application timing for Indian travellers by travel scenario:
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Standard travel (planned 30+ days in advance) — Apply 10 to 14 days before departure. The standard e-visa takes 3 business days (up to 5 in peak periods), with a 5 to 7-day buffer for corrections or resubmissions.
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Peak Indian holiday season (October to January, March, April to May) — Apply 14 days in advance. Vietnam embassy processing can slow to 10+ business days during Diwali, Christmas, Holi, and summer travel surges when Indian applications to Vietnam peak.
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Last-minute travel (under 48 hours) — Use the same-day Vietnam e-visa option (4 to 8 hours processing, US$79 additional fee, approximately ₹6,640) available exclusively on evisa.gov.vn.
Indian applicants should avoid submitting Vietnam e-visa applications on Vietnamese public holidays. The 3 major Vietnamese public holidays affecting visa processing are Vietnamese National Day (September 2), Reunification Day (April 30), and Tet Lunar New Year (January to February, dates vary). The evisa.gov.vn portal remains open during these holidays, but processing pauses for 2 to 7 days depending on the holiday.
Indian travellers who have secured their Vietnam visa and confirmed their travel dates are ready to plan the full itinerary. Vietnam trip from India packages cover Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City within 7 to 14-day itineraries tailored for Indian tourists, with Jain, vegetarian, and Halal meal options arranged at every stop.
Vietnam Visa for Indian Passport Holders — Key Facts
| Detail | E-Visa | Visa on Arrival | Embassy Visa |
| Fee in INR | ₹2,100 (single) / ₹4,200 (multiple) | ₹2,940–₹8,400 (total) | ₹2,100–₹11,300 (varies by type) |
| Fee in USD | US$25 / US$50 (fixed) | US$35–US$100 (total) | US$25–US$135 (varies) |
| Validity | Up to 90 days | Up to 90 days | Up to 90 days |
| Processing Time | 3 business days (up to 5) | 2–3 days (letter) + airport stamp | 5–7 business days |
| Apply At | evisa.gov.vn | Authorised agency | Vietnam Embassy, New Delhi |
| Embassy Visit | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Cash at Airport | Not required | US$25–US$50 required | Not required |
| Best For | All Indian tourists | Airport arrivals only | Business / multiple entry |
The Vietnam e-visa at US$25 (approximately ₹2,100) is the fastest, cheapest, and most reliable Vietnam visa option for Indian passport holders. Approval is delivered by email within 3 business days and accepted at all 58 Vietnam international border gates.
Indian travellers comparing Vietnam visa costs against other Southeast Asian destinations can begin planning the full trip with Vietnam tour packages for Indian tourists — covering airport transfers, Indian dietary arrangements (Jain, vegetarian, and Halal), and multi-city itineraries across Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
Ready to Apply for Your Vietnam E-Visa?
Indian passport holders who have read through the requirements, fees, and application steps above are ready to begin the Vietnam visa application. The Vietnam e-visa application takes under 15 minutes to complete, with approval delivered by email within 3 business days. Use the link below to access the official Vietnam e-visa assistance service and submit a correctly prepared application on the first attempt.
