Vietnam visa for Indians: e-visa fee, documents and how to apply (2026)
Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam. Most tourists apply for an e-visa online on the official Vietnam government portal. The government fee is listed as US$25 for a single entry or US$50 for multiple entries, and the e-visa is valid for up to 90 days. Check the official portal for the current fee before you pay.
The short version
- Apply online: use the official portal, evisa.gov.vn. The Vietnamese government also runs thithucdientu.gov.vn.
- Fee: US$25 single entry, US$50 multiple entry, paid on the portal.
- Validity: up to 90 days.
- Timing: apply well before you travel. The portal shows the current processing time.
What you need to apply
- A scan of the passport page with your photo and details.
- A passport-style photograph.
- The trip details the form asks for, such as your arrival date and where you will stay.
- A card to pay the fee online.
How to apply
- Open evisa.gov.vn and start a new application.
- Fill in the form exactly as your passport shows your name.
- Upload the passport page and photo, and pay the fee.
- Save your application number. You need it to check the status.
- When the e-visa is approved, download and print it, and carry it with your passport.
Watch out for look-alike sites
Many agencies charge extra service fees on top of the government fee. Use only the official portal if you want to pay the government fee and nothing else.
After the visa: sort your phone data
Once the visa is sorted, set up data before you fly. The Matrix Vietnam eSIM runs on Viettel, with plans from ₹999 for 7 days. Read our guide to the best eSIM for Vietnam from India first, and check the KYC rules and handset compatibility pages.
Questions
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam? Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa. Most tourists use the e-visa.
How much is the Vietnam e-visa fee? The portal lists US$25 for a single entry and US$50 for multiple entries. Check the portal for the current fee.
How long is the e-visa valid? Up to 90 days.
Where should I apply? On the official portal, evisa.gov.vn.
