How to Fill the Vietnam eVisa Application (Step by Step)

Last updated: June 2026 · Written by the GoVietVisa processing team

The Vietnam eVisa form is short, but a handful of small fields cause almost all the problems we see. This is the field-by-field walkthrough we use internally, with the traps flagged.

Before You Start: What to Have Ready

• Your passport, valid at least six months beyond entry, with blank pages.
• A clear scan or photo of the passport bio page, all corners visible.
• A passport-style portrait photo on a plain white background — see our photo and passport rules.
• Your entry date and port of entry.
• A Vietnam address (hotel booking is fine) and a working email.

Step-by-Step Field Guide

1. Personal details: full name, date of birth, nationality, sex — copied exactly from the passport's data page.
2. Passport details: number, type, and expiry, matching the passport character-for-character.
3. Visa type: choose 30 or 90 days, and single or multiple entry (see single vs multiple entry).
4. Entry date: the day you plan to arrive (more on this below).
5. Port of entry/exit: the airport, land, or sea checkpoint you'll use.
6. Address in Vietnam: your hotel or accommodation.
7. Upload photo and passport scan, then review and pay.

The Fields People Get Wrong

• Name order: match the passport exactly. Swapping surname and given name is a frequent cause of mismatches.
• Entry date: set it to your arrival date or one to two days earlier — never later, or your visa won't be valid on your travel day. Full detail in our entry date guide.
• Port of entry: pick a valid one; a major airport is the safe default. See the full ports list.
• Passport number: double-check every character — a single typo can invalidate the visa at the border.

Photo and Passport Upload

Bad images are the number-one cause of returns. The portrait must be a recent passport-style photo on a plain white background, no glasses or hat, and the passport scan must be sharp with all four corners visible and no glare. If an upload is rejected for size or format, our photo and passport guide covers the exact specs.

Payment and After Submitting

After review you pay the government fee. If the official portal's payment fails — common with foreign cards — see our payment failed guide, and avoid resubmitting before any pending hold clears so you don't get charged twice. Once submitted, you can check your status with your registration code.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fill out the Vietnam eVisa application?

Enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your passport, choose your visa duration (30 or 90 days) and entry type (single or multiple), set the entry date to your arrival date, pick a valid port of entry, give a Vietnam address such as your hotel, then upload a compliant portrait photo and a clear passport bio-page scan, and pay the fee. Reviewing everything against your passport before submitting prevents most rejections.

What information do I need to apply for a Vietnam eVisa?

You need your passport (valid at least six months), a clear scan of the passport bio page, a passport-style photo on a white background, your intended entry date and port of entry, and an address in Vietnam such as a hotel booking. A working email and a payment method complete it.

What's the most common mistake on the Vietnam eVisa form?

The most common mistakes are entering names in the wrong order or differently from the passport, choosing an entry date later than the actual arrival, uploading a photo that fails the requirements, and mistyping the passport number. Each of these can cause a rejection or trouble at the border, so they are worth checking carefully.

What should I put for the Vietnam address if I don't have one?

Use the address of any hotel or accommodation you have booked, even for the first night. If nothing is booked yet, a well-known hotel in your arrival city is generally accepted, since the field records where you intend to stay rather than binding you to it.

What entry port should I choose on the application?

Choose the airport, land border, or seaport where you will actually enter. If you are unsure, a major international airport such as Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City is the safe default, and in practice you can enter through any approved port even if it differs from the one listed.

This guide is for general information. Vietnam visa rules can change — always verify current requirements on the official portal. GoVietVisa is a private visa assistance service, not the official government portal (evisa.gov.vn).