A Vietnam multiple entry visa lets you leave Vietnam and come back as often as you like while it is valid. A single-entry visa ends the moment you leave. Both versions of the e-visa allow stays of up to 90 days, and multiple entry carries a US$50 government fee instead of US$25.
Below: the difference in one table, a route table for side trips to Cambodia or Laos, how validity relates to your stay, the price gap, and what happens if you pick the wrong one. Our Vietnam e-visa guide covers the rest of the e-visa, and you can apply for your Vietnam e-visa online once you have chosen.
Single entry vs multiple entry in one table
The only difference between single entry and multiple entry is the number of times you can cross into Vietnam on the same e-visa. Validity, documents and processing speeds are the same. Both allow a stay of up to 90 days under Law 23/2023/QH15, in force since 15 August 2023.
| Single entry | Multiple entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Entries into Vietnam | One | Unlimited while valid |
| Validity | 1 month or 3 months | 1 month or 3 months |
| Government fee | US$25 | US$50 |
| Our price from (Standard, fee included) | $55 | $83 |
| Best for | One trip in and out | Side trips abroad, then back to Vietnam |
The government fees come from Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, in force since 1 April 2026.
Which one fits your route
Choose multiple entry if your route leaves Vietnam and comes back before your final departure. If you leave only once, at the end of the trip, single entry is enough. The table covers the routes travelers plan most often.
| Your route | Choose |
|---|---|
| Fly into Hanoi, travel south, fly home from Ho Chi Minh City | Single entry |
| Ho Chi Minh City, a few days at Angkor in Cambodia, back to Ho Chi Minh City to fly home | Multiple entry |
| Hanoi, a side trip to Luang Prabang in Laos, back to Hanoi | Multiple entry |
| Enter overland from Cambodia, leave by air and do not return | Single entry |
| Vietnam, then Thailand, then home from Bangkok | Single entry |
| Business trips in and out of Vietnam over three months | Multiple entry, 3 months |
When you re-enter Vietnam, you come back through a border crossing again. The e-visa names your port of entry, so check that your return crossing is one of the 79 ports of entry (15 international airports, 26 land border gates and 38 seaports), as of October 2026. Our list of ports of entry shows them by type.
A side trip by land, such as the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, counts as leaving Vietnam just like a flight does. Once you are stamped out, a single-entry e-visa is used up.
Validity vs length of stay: how long can you stay in Vietnam?
You can stay in Vietnam until your e-visa expires, up to 90 days in total. The e-visa is issued for 1 month (about 30 days) or 3 months (up to 90 days), starting on the entry date you choose. On a multiple-entry e-visa, every day inside Vietnam counts toward the same validity window.
The choice of 30 days vs 90 days rarely needs much thought. With us, a 3-month e-visa costs the same as a 1-month one at every speed, so pick 3 months if there is any chance your trip runs long. Extra validity costs nothing, while an e-visa that expires before you leave leaves you overstaying when you reach the exit border.
If you are already in Vietnam and need more time than your e-visa allows, read our guide to Vietnam visa extension before your expiry date.
Vietnam multiple entry visa price vs single entry
A Vietnam multiple entry visa costs more mainly because the government fee doubles from US$25 to US$50. Through us, Standard processing is $55 for single entry and $83 for multiple entry, government fee included. The table lists both prices at every speed, last checked on 18 October 2026.
| Speed | Single entry (USD) | Multiple entry (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard processing (5-7 working days) | $55 | $83 |
| 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) | $95 | $116 |
| 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) | $105 | $133 |
| Same day (4-8 working hours) | $122 | $152 |
| Super Urgent (2.5 working hours) | $180 | $215 |
| Weekend & Public Holidays | $235 | $265 |
Our full price table splits each price into the government fee and our service fee. If your route includes even one return to Vietnam, multiple entry is cheaper than a second single-entry e-visa.
Can you switch after the e-visa is issued?
No. The entry type is printed on the e-visa, and changing it means a new application with a new fee. If you hold a single-entry e-visa and your plans change to include a side trip, apply for a new e-visa that covers your return before you leave Vietnam.
That is why the safer choice is multiple entry whenever a side trip is possible. VietnamVisa.com is a private visa agency, not a government website, and you can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25 or US$50. To apply through us, choose "multiple entry" under visa type when you apply for your Vietnam e-visa online, and the price updates before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
US citizens can stay up to 90 days on a Vietnam e-visa, single or multiple entry. The United States is not on Vietnam's visa exemption list, so there is no visa-free stay. The page on Vietnam visa for US citizens covers the details for American travelers.
Plan your return through a port where e-visas are accepted, and check it against the port named on your e-visa before you travel. Land crossings from Cambodia and Laos are among the 79 ports of entry, but not every small crossing is.
If your passport is visa-exempt, you may be able to re-enter on a new visa-free stay after a side trip. Check the rules for your nationality on our page of visa-free countries and stay limits, and choose an e-visa if your total stay is longer than the exemption.
Each traveler has their own e-visa, so the entry type is chosen per person. In practice, give every member of a family the same type, since the whole group leaves and re-enters together. One order on our form covers up to 5 travelers.