Do I need to put a Vietnam hotel address on the e-visa if I have not booked yet?

Yes, the e-visa form asks for an address where you will stay in Vietnam, so choose one before you apply. Use the hotel for your first night, or the address you are most likely to use.

If you have not booked, pick a hotel with free cancellation and use its details. A fully refundable booking works well. Do not make up an address. The data on your visa and on the arrival card should match your plans.

If you change hotels later, the e-visa normally does not need to be updated, because it only records your intended first address. Hotels register your stay with local police anyway. We cannot promise how every officer reads this, but travelers who changed hotels report no issues.

Enter the address as a street, ward, district and city. If the ward is missing, see the next answer. You can apply for your Vietnam e-visa online once you have an address.