The short answer
Indians need a visa for Vietnam, and the e-visa is the simplest way to get one. It allows stays of up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry. Vietnam has widened visa-free entry for several European countries since 2025, but India is not on that list. Checked 6 October 2026.
Fees and the only official website
The government fee is US$25 for a single-entry e-visa and US$50 for multiple entry, and it is not refunded if the visa is refused. Apply only at evisa.gov.vn. Many look-alike sites charge US$50–200 for the same visa — if the address does not end in .gov.vn, it is not the government.
Processing time
Usually three to five working days, longer around Tet and the December holidays. We apply about two weeks before departure so there is time to fix any spelling or photo issues.
What you upload
A clear scan of your passport's photo page, and a 4×6 cm photo on a white background, facing the camera. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive. Enter names exactly as on the passport — a mismatch with your air ticket is the most common problem at check-in.
Where you can enter
Since December 2025, e-visa holders can enter and leave through 83 border points, including all the main international airports — Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Phu Quoc.
The Phu Quoc exception
Indians can visit Phu Quoc island for up to 30 days without a visa, if they fly in directly from abroad and stay on the island. The Indian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City still advises getting an e-visa, in case a flight change or emergency takes you to the mainland. We agree.
Before you fly
Vietnam rolled out a free digital arrival card at its main airports in 2026. You fill it in online within 72 hours before arrival and show the QR code at immigration. Rules on whether it is compulsory vary by airport, so we complete it for every traveller. Cash above US$5,000 must be declared.
Getting there from Delhi
There are nonstop flights from Delhi to Hanoi (about 4½ hours) and Ho Chi Minh City (about 5 hours) on IndiGo, Air India, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet. Da Nang and Phu Quoc need a connection.
