Quick answer
Indians need a visa for Vietnam. Apply online for an e-visa at evisa.gov.vn: it is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and costs USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry, up to 90 days). The Embassy in New Delhi says processing takes 5 to 30 working days, so apply early. A trip that enters and leaves only through Phu Quoc island needs no visa.
Vietnam visa for Indians at a glance
| Visa needed for tourism? | Yes. E-visa (apply online)12 |
|---|---|
| Validity | Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry12 |
| Fee | USD 25 single entry; USD 50 multiple entry up to 90 days3 |
| Processing | 5 to 30 working days, per the Embassy in New Delhi2 |
| Passport | At least 6 months validity after arrival2 |
| Phu Quoc | No visa needed if you both enter and leave via Phu Quoc2 |
Visa options for Indian passport holders
E-visa123
- Who can use it
- Citizens of all countries, including India
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Validity
- Maximum 90 days
- Entries
- Single or multiple
- Fee
- USD 25 (single entry); USD 50 (multiple entry, up to 90 days). Non-refundable.
- Processing time
- 5 to 30 working days after the Immigration Department receives a complete application and fee
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.gov.vn or https://thithucdientu.gov.vn only (all other websites are not official)
- Good to know
- Print the e-visa and carry it. You can enter through any of the international checkpoints listed for e-visa holders. The Embassy advises applying 7 to 40 working days before departure.
Sticker visa at the Embassy4
- Who can use it
- Travellers who prefer an embassy visa
- Fee
- Varies; contact the Embassy's visa section
- Processing time
- Varies
- Where to apply
- Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi (online form at visa.mofa.gov.vn, then submit at the Embassy)
- Good to know
- Needs the NA1 form with photo, original passport and copy, and 2 photos.
Phu Quoc visa-free entry2
- Who can use it
- Foreigners entering and leaving Vietnam via Phu Quoc
- Fee
- None
- Where to apply
- No application
- Good to know
- Only when both entry and exit are through Phu Quoc.
Documents to prepare
- Passport with an expiry date at least 6 months after your arrival date.2
- For the e-visa form: a 4x6 cm portrait photo (white background, looking straight, no glasses) and a scan of the full passport data page.2
- Printed copy of the approved e-visa to show on arrival.2
- For an embassy sticker visa: at least 1 blank passport page.4
Before you fly and on arrival
- E-visa holders go straight to the immigration counter with the printed e-visa and passport; no need to queue at the visa-on-arrival counter.2
- Pre-arrival information declaration (PAI) at https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn: piloted at Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) from 15 April 2026 on a voluntary basis. Submit within 3 days before entry and show the QR code. Use only the official site; fake sites exist.56
Applying from Kerala
- Apply online at evisa.gov.vn; no embassy visit is needed.12
- The Embassy cannot approve, correct or check e-visas. For problems contact the Immigration Department via the e-visa website or foreigners@immigration.gov.vn.2
Extending your stay
- An e-visa stay can only be extended from inside Vietnam. A sponsoring agency, organisation or relative in Vietnam must apply for a new visa for you at the Immigration Department.2
What changed recently
- 15 April 2026: Vietnam began piloting the online pre-arrival declaration (PAI) at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, on a voluntary basis.56
- 1 April 2026: New visa fee circular (No. 28/2026/TT-BTC) took effect: single-entry visa USD 25, multiple-entry visa up to 90 days USD 50.3
How Albah Holidays can help
- We apply for your Vietnam e-visa online — send us a passport copy and photo, and we check everything before submitting.
- Our Vietnam tour package includes Vietnam e-visa assistance, hotels and sightseeing, with flights on request.
- Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
- Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
- Flights to Vietnam from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Apply online for an e-visa at evisa.gov.vn. It is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.12
How much is the Vietnam e-visa?
USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry up to 90 days. Fees are not refunded.23
How long does the Vietnam e-visa take?
The Embassy in New Delhi says 5 to 30 working days, and advises applying 7 to 40 working days before travel.2
Do I need a visa for Phu Quoc?
No, if you enter and leave Vietnam through Phu Quoc.2
Can I extend my Vietnam e-visa?
Only from inside Vietnam, through a sponsoring agency, organisation or relative who applies for a new visa for you.2
Official sources
- Vietnam evisa – National portal on Immigration — Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam. checked 24 September 2026.
- E-VISA (with FAQ) — Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in India. Page updated 2025-01-06; checked 24 September 2026.
- Áp dụng mức thu phí, lệ phí mới trong lĩnh vực xuất nhập cảnh từ ngày 01/4/2026 (Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC) — Tay Ninh Provincial Police (Công an tỉnh Tây Ninh), Vietnam. Page updated 2026-04-03; checked 24 September 2026.
- Vietnam sticker visa procedures + application — Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in India. Page updated 2024-06-11; checked 24 September 2026.
- Immigration Department launches Pre-arrival Information System — Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam. Page updated 2026-05-13; checked 24 September 2026.
- Notice on the implementation of the Pre-arrival Information Application for Foreigners Entering Viet Nam — Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in India. Page updated 2026-05-21; checked 24 September 2026.
Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.