Wrong Name or DOB on Your Vietnam eVisa? Here's How to Fix It

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

Few things spike the heart rate like spotting a wrong name or birth date on an approved eVisa. The good news is that it's usually resolvable; the bad news is that how you resolve it depends on whose mistake it was. Here's exactly what to do.

First: Check Exactly What's Wrong

Put your eVisa next to your passport and compare the critical fields character by character: full name and name order, date of birth, passport number, nationality, and the entry date. Note precisely what differs. A genuine mismatch in these fields is what causes trouble at the border; a harmless formatting difference is not always an error. Knowing exactly what's wrong tells you which path below applies.

If You Entered It Wrong

If the eVisa accurately reflects what you typed — but what you typed was wrong — then the error is in the application, and the eVisa can't be edited to fix it. In almost all cases this means submitting a fresh application with the correct details, and the original government fee is generally non-refundable. It's frustrating, but a correct second visa is far cheaper than being turned away at the airport. If you're close to your flight, see urgent processing.

If the Visa Differs From What You Submitted

If you're certain you entered everything correctly but the issued eVisa came back with an error, that points to a processing mistake rather than yours. In that case, contact the official portal's support or your visa service promptly with proof of what you submitted. Errors of this type are more likely to be correctable than self-made typos, but speed matters — the closer to your travel date, the harder it is to fix calmly.

Can It Be Corrected, or Must You Reapply?

• Your typo: usually reapply; expect to pay the government fee again.
• Processing error vs your submission: may be correctable — raise it immediately with evidence.
• Tiny formatting differences: not always a real problem, but when unsure, treat it as one and verify before flying.
• Never travel on a clear mismatch hoping it's overlooked — name, date of birth, and passport number must match your passport.

How to Avoid It Next Time

Every one of these situations is preventable at the form stage. Enter each field exactly as it appears on your passport, double-check name order and passport number, and review the issued eVisa the moment it arrives. A second pair of eyes — a travel companion or a service that pre-checks the application — catches the errors that are otherwise locked in. If your application was outright refused rather than wrong, see what to do about a rejection.

Frequently Asked Questions

There's a mistake on my Vietnam eVisa. What do I do?

First compare the eVisa against your passport to see exactly what is wrong. If you typed the detail incorrectly on the application, the eVisa usually cannot be edited and you will need to submit a new application. If the issued eVisa differs from what you correctly submitted, contact the portal or your service promptly, as that kind of processing error may be correctable. Either way, act before you travel.

Can I edit my Vietnam eVisa after it's issued?

No. Once issued, the eVisa cannot be changed. There is no edit function for the name, date of birth, passport number, or entry details. A wrong detail caused by your own typo generally means applying again and paying the government fee a second time, which is why checking before submitting matters so much.

My name or date of birth is wrong on my eVisa — can I still travel?

It is risky. The details on your eVisa must match your passport, and a mismatch in name, date of birth, or passport number can lead to denied boarding or refusal at immigration. Do not assume a small error will be overlooked; resolve it before your flight rather than gambling at the border.

Will I get a refund if I made a mistake on my application?

Usually not. The government fee for a submitted application is generally non-refundable, even if the error was a typo on your side, because it is paid to immigration. If you must reapply with the correct details, expect to pay the fee again. A service can sometimes help, but it cannot recover a government fee already spent.

How do I avoid mistakes on my Vietnam eVisa?

Enter every field exactly as it appears on your passport, double-check the name order, passport number, date of birth, and entry date against the passport before submitting, and review the issued eVisa as soon as it arrives. Having a second person or a service pre-check the application is the most reliable way to catch errors before they are locked in.

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).