How do I tell the official e-visa website from lookalike or scam sites?

The government e-visa portal is evisa.gov.vn, run by the Vietnam Immigration Department. Check that the address ends in .gov.vn and type it into your browser instead of clicking an ad. The fee there is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry.

Many other sites sell the same visa, and not all are scams. Private agencies are legal, but they charge a service fee on top of the government fee, and some copy the look of the portal so you think you are on the official site.

Warning signs are no mention of the government fee, a price far above $50, no clear refund policy, and payment by bank transfer only. A real agency tells you it is an agency.

Our Vietnam e-visa guide explains how to apply. 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).