Vietnam eVisa Fees in 2026: What It Really Costs

Updated: June 22, 2026 · 7 min read

The short answer: the official Vietnam eVisa government fee is $25 for single entry and $50 for multiple entry, fixed for everyone regardless of nationality. Anything on top of that is a service fee for help with the application. The confusing part is that different websites present these two numbers very differently — so here's the full breakdown, what you actually pay, and how to spot a price that hides the real total.

The Government Fee: $25 or $50

This is the part nobody can change. The Vietnamese Immigration Department charges a fixed eVisa fee: $25 for a single-entry visa and $50 for a multiple-entry visa. It's the same whether you're American, British, German, or anything else, and it's the same whether your visa is valid for 30 or 90 days — validity doesn't change the price, only single versus multiple entry does.

Because this fee is fixed, it's a useful sanity check. If you ever see a Vietnam "eVisa" advertised for less than $25 total, something is off — it's either an old visa-on-arrival approval-letter scheme (a different product) or a teaser price that grows at checkout. No legitimate eVisa costs less than the government fee.

Doing It Yourself vs Using a Service

If you apply directly at the official portal, you pay only the $25 or $50 government fee. That's the cheapest route by definition. The trade-off is that you fill in every field yourself, with no one to catch mistakes, and if the portal throws an error or your application is delayed, there's no human to ask — the official channel has very limited support. (One common headache is the portal's payment step failing — if that happens, here's how to fix a failed eVisa payment.)

A service like ours charges a service fee on top of the government fee. That fee covers reviewing your form before submission, catching the small errors that cause rejections, handling portal problems, and giving you a real person to contact if something goes wrong. Whether that's worth it depends on how comfortable you are with forms and how close your travel date is. We're upfront about this: if you have time and you're confident, doing it yourself is perfectly fine. For a fuller comparison, see our guide on doing it yourself vs using a service.

Our Full Price List by Speed

Our prices are all-inclusive — the number you see already includes the government fee, so there's nothing added at checkout. The only thing that changes the price is how fast you need it and whether you choose single or multiple entry:

Prices include the government fee and are charged once per applicant. You can see the live price for your exact choice on the application form.

Single vs Multiple Entry: Which Fee Do You Need?

This is the one choice that changes the government fee, so it's worth getting right. Single entry ($25) lets you enter Vietnam once. If you fly in, travel around, and fly home, that's all you need. Multiple entry ($50) matters only if you'll leave and come back — for example a side trip to Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand and then back into Vietnam. Buying multiple entry "just in case" when your trip is one-way in and out is simply paying $25 more than necessary. Our deeper guide on single vs multiple entry walks through the common cases.

Why Some Sites Look Cheaper (And Aren't)

The most common trick isn't an outright scam — it's how the price is framed. A site might advertise "$9 Vietnam visa" in big letters, then add the $25 government fee, a "processing fee," and a "service fee" one screen later, so the real total ends up the same or higher than a service that quoted honestly up front. Always look at the final total, including the government fee, before you compare.

A genuinely suspicious sign is the opposite: a total below $25. Since no one can sell the visa for less than the government charges, that number is either bait or a different product entirely. If you're worried about which sites are trustworthy, read how to spot a fake Vietnam visa website — and look for buyer protection like PayPal at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Vietnam eVisa fee in 2026?

The official government fee is $25 for single entry and $50 for multiple entry, fixed for every nationality. Any total below $25 for a real eVisa is a warning sign.

Why do some Vietnam visa websites look cheaper?

Usually because they show only the service fee and add the $25 or $50 government fee at checkout, or quote an old visa-on-arrival price. Compare the final total, not the headline number.

Is single or multiple entry better value?

Single entry ($25) is enough if you enter Vietnam once. Multiple entry ($50) only pays off if you'll leave and re-enter, like a side trip to a neighboring country. Choose by itinerary, not price.

Can I get a Vietnam eVisa for free?

No — every eVisa requires the $25 or $50 government fee. Some nationalities are visa-exempt for short stays, meaning no visa and no fee is needed at all, but that's an exemption, not a free visa.

This guide is for general information and reflects fees current at the time of writing. Vietnam visa rules and fees can change — always verify current requirements. GoVietVisa is a private visa assistance service, not the official government portal, and charges a service fee in addition to the official government eVisa fee.