Can I apply for the e-visa while I am already in Vietnam or in a neighboring country?

You can apply for an e-visa from anywhere, including a neighboring country, because the visa is for entering Vietnam. The date you choose as your entry date is what counts, and it should be a date after you have left or while you are outside Vietnam.

If you are still inside Vietnam, the system may ask you to leave and apply again, because the e-visa is an entry visa, not an extension. Set the entry date for when you will be back, apply while you are abroad, and do not choose a date earlier than your return.

A common plan for a visa run is to leave Vietnam, apply with a start date for the day you return, and wait for approval abroad. Choose the entry gate you will use when you come back.

For a longer stay, see our visa exemption guide and apply for a new 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).