General Questions: Questions & Answers
Answers about applying for the Vietnam e-visa: form fields, photo and payment errors, processing time, fixing mistakes after approval, the arrival card, passport rules and airport fast track, plus what to do if you overstay or lose your passport.
Answers to the questions travelers ask most about getting a Vietnam visa and entering the country: filling in the e-visa form, photo and payment errors, processing time, the digital arrival card, passport validity and airport fast track. Our visa team answers each one from a real traveler's question.
Not sure which visa you need? Start with Vietnam visa requirements by nationality or the Vietnam e-visa guide. Ready to travel? Apply for your e-visa. VietnamVisa.com is a private visa agency, not a government website. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry).
Questions
AnswersVietnam e-visa pending too long: what to do after 3 working days
Asked by JOHN CAMILO HERRON | Nov. 12, 2026 19:58
Can I work remotely or volunteer on a tourist e-visa in Vietnam?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Do I have to carry my passport with me everywhere in Vietnam?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Can I rent a motorbike in Vietnam with a foreign licence and do I need an international permit?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
What should I do if I lose my passport and visa in Vietnam?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
What is the penalty for overstaying a Vietnam visa by a few days?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
What is the cheapest place to fly for a visa run from Da Nang or Hanoi?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
How long can I stay in Vietnam in total on e-visas and do I need a visa run?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
How do I extend my stay in Vietnam if I made my visa three days too short?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
What is the free eSIM offer in the e-visa approval email and is it real?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Can I get airport immigration fast track and a visa at the same time?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
How long does it take to clear immigration at Hanoi or Saigon airport after landing?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Do I still need fast track if I fly business class into Ho Chi Minh City?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
How much does fast track cost at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang airports?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Is fast track at Vietnamese airports worth paying for and what does each package include?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Can I enter Vietnam by land from Cambodia, Laos or China with an e-visa?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Do airlines require proof of onward travel for Vietnam and can I enter without an exit flight?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Do I need to print my e-visa or is a digital copy accepted for check-in and immigration?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
I got a new passport after my e-visa was approved. Do I need to transfer the visa?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
The e-visa lists a gate that is not on my approval. Is that a problem?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
What happens if my flight moves to the new Long Thanh airport and my e-visa lists Tan Son Nhat?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
I put the wrong entry airport. Can I enter through a different airport or gate?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Do I need to tell immigration if I change my travel insurance after approval?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Do I need to update my e-visa if I change my hotel in Vietnam?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
My name is misspelled on my approved e-visa. What can I do?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
Do my arrival and departure dates have to be exact, or can I travel anywhere inside the visa period?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
I put the wrong arrival date on my e-visa. Will I be refused entry?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26
I entered the wrong departure or exit date on my e-visa. Can I fix it?
Asked by Traveler | Nov. 10, 2026 12:26