Vietnam E-Visa for Nha Trang: Fees, Validity and Gates
A Vietnam e-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, for single or multiple entries. The official fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry. Apply on evisa.gov.vn. Cam Ranh Airport and Nha Trang Port are both on the portal's gate lists.
On this page
- Which case are you?
- Who can get an e-visa
- How to apply, step by step
- Validity and passport rule
- E-visa fee by entry type
- E-visa or visa exemption
- Entry gates near Nha Trang
- Arriving at Cam Ranh
- Gates added after 2023
- Fees, circulars and the portal’s legal basis
- Who cannot use the portal
- If you need more time in Vietnam
- Timeline from application to landing
- Why an e-visa plan fails
- If you want to work on an e-visa
- Related guides
- Step by step
- Common questions
A Vietnam e-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, for single or multiple entries. The official fee is US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry. Cam Ranh Airport and Nha Trang Port are both e-visa gates.
Which case are you?
- Passport not visa-exempt, or you want up to 90 days: apply online before you travel, from outside Vietnam. It costs US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry. Processing is no more than 3 working days.
- Already in Vietnam: you cannot apply until you have left. For a longer stay, see how to extend your stay in Nha Trang.
- Passport on an exemption list: you may not need a visa, and two programmes give 45 days.
- Want to stay past the e-visa maximum: the portal describes no extension of the e-visa itself. A new visa may be possible if someone in Vietnam invites or guarantees you.
- Arriving by sea or air near Nha Trang: use Nha Trang Port or Cam Ranh Airport, both on the portal’s lists.
Who can get an e-visa
Resolution 127/NQ-CP (2023) grants e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories.
You must be a foreigner currently abroad who wants to enter Viet Nam. Someone already in Vietnam can request an e-visa only after leaving the country.
The portal’s guidance for people already in Viet Nam is to apply for a new visa if an authority, organisation or individual in Viet Nam invites or guarantees them. See how to extend your stay in Nha Trang for that route.
Foreigners in the categories of clauses 1 to 4 of Article 8 of the Immigration Law cannot apply on the portal. They apply through an inviting or guaranteeing agency to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. An e-visa is granted to foreigners holding a passport who do not fall under those clauses.
How to apply, step by step
- Check that you are abroad and wish to enter Viet Nam.
- Go to evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn, the two addresses on the portal’s own FAQ. The FAQ warns that unofficial pages may result in unauthorized fees.
- Declare all true information fully, accurately and honestly, in English. The application is denied if the immigration authority finds dishonest information.
- Pay through the portal’s e-payment gateway. The fee is non-refundable if the visa is not granted.
- Wait up to 3 working days from the date the authority receives complete information and the visa fee, for an online filing.
- Enter through a border gate on the Government’s list.
You may apply up to 1 year before your planned entry.
Photo and passport scan
Have two images ready before you open the form:
- Portrait photo: recent, 4x6 cm, JPG or JPEG, under 2MB, front-facing, no hat, no glasses, formal attire, white background.
- Biometric passport page: the system reads it and fills in your passport data, and you check and correct each field.
If the passport image is invalid, the system will not let you submit. Fix the image rather than retyping the data by hand.
Check your application status
Use the portal’s Check application status page. It asks for your e-Visa application number, your email, your date of birth (full, or year only) and a security code. The portal’s own instruction page lists the same inputs as profile ID, date of birth and email.
Validity and passport rule
By law an e-visa cannot exceed 90 days. Its validity must be at least 30 days shorter than the passport’s validity.
E-visa fee by entry type
| Entry type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single entry | US$25 |
| Multiple entry, valid up to 90 days | US$50 |
Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC set the fee schedule. It took effect on 1 April 2026 and replaced Circular 25/2021/TT-BTC.
The Ministry’s own e-visa procedure page still lists superseded fee circulars as its legal basis, not Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC. Pay only on the official portal.
E-visa or visa exemption
Visa exemption is a separate route that depends on your nationality. Citizens of 12 named countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Japan and South Korea, get 45 days from entry for any purpose. That runs from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028.
A separate list of 12 European countries gets 45 days for tourism only. It runs from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028.
If your passport is not covered, or you need up to 90 days or multiple entries, the e-visa is open to every country and territory.
Entry gates near Nha Trang
An e-visa can only be used to enter and exit through border gates on the list approved by the Government. The 2023 resolution names both Nha Trang gates.
Danh sách các cửa khẩu quốc tế cho phép người nước ngoài nhập cảnh, xuất cảnh bằng thị thực điện tử, bao gồm: … Cửa khẩu Cảng hàng không Cam Ranh.
The list of international border gates allowing foreigners to enter and exit on an e-visa includes the Cam Ranh airport gate.
… Cửa khẩu Cảng Nha Trang, tỉnh Khánh Hòa.
The sea gates include the Nha Trang port gate, Khanh Hoa province.
Resolution 127/NQ-CP, Điều 2
The portal’s current list also includes the Cam Ranh Airport Border Gate as item 2 of the air gates. It lists the Nha Trang Port Border Gate, Khanh Hoa Province, as item 9 of the sea gates.
The portal’s sea-gate list also names Ca Na Port and Ninh Chu Port, both in Khanh Hoa province. Across the country, the portal’s list names 15 designated international air gates, 27 land gates and 39 sea gates.
Resolution 389/NQ-CP (2025) added further gates to the 2023 list. It took effect on its signing date, 2 December 2025.
Arriving at Cam Ranh
Cam Ranh International Airport is the air gate for Nha Trang. Show your e-visa to immigration officers at the gate. For what happens after landing, see Cam Ranh Airport immigration on arrival.
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You do not have to exit through the gate where you entered.
Gates added after 2023
Resolution 127/NQ-CP took effect on 15 August 2023. Resolution 389/NQ-CP later added Long Thanh International Airport to the gate list, applicable once the airport is in operation. It added Gia Binh International Airport on the same terms.
Use the portal’s current list when you choose a gate. The list changes, so check it before you book.
Fees, circulars and the portal’s legal basis
The Ministry’s procedure page lists the superseded fee circular 25/2021/TT-BTC as a legal basis. The current fee schedule is Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, in force since 1 April 2026. The fee itself is on the portal. Do not pay any amount to an unofficial site.
Who cannot use the portal
NG1 visas go to members of delegations invited by the top state and Party leaders. NG3 visas go to members of diplomatic missions, consular offices and international-organisation offices. Both groups apply through an inviting agency to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If you need more time in Vietnam
The portal says an e-visa holder in Viet Nam may be considered for a new visa if invited or guaranteed by an authority, organisation or individual there. A stay extension needs a sponsor to file the request. It takes no more than 5 working days from a complete dossier, and the fee is US$10.
Timeline from application to landing
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year before entry | You may submit the application |
| After you pay | Online processing takes no more than 3 working days from complete information and the fee |
| After approval | Use the electronic file code to check and print the result on the portal |
| At the border | Enter by a listed gate and show the e-visa to immigration officers |
| Inside the visa term | Valid for a maximum of 90 days |
Why an e-visa plan fails
The portal names one denial ground: dishonest information in the application. Other plans fail for reasons the same sources make clear.
- The applicant is already in Vietnam. The visa is issued to foreigners currently abroad.
- The applicant belongs to the clause 1 to 4 categories of Article 8. Those foreigners apply through an inviting agency.
- The traveller arrives at a gate that is not on the list.
- The passport expires too soon, because the e-visa must end at least 30 days before it.
- The visa is refused after payment. The fee is non-refundable.
If you want to work on an e-visa
An e-visa covers the same inbound business purpose as a DN1 or DN2 visa, without a Vietnamese sponsor. Working is a separate matter. A visa purpose can be converted only in listed cases, and one is an e-visa entrant who holds a work permit or a confirmation of work-permit exemption. A converted visa is re-issued with the symbol and validity of the new purpose.
A foreign worker with no work permit or exemption certificate, or with an expired one, is fined VND 15-25 million. A foreigner must carry out activities in Vietnam that match the purpose of entry.
Related guides
- Cam Ranh Airport immigration on arrival
- Visa run from Nha Trang
- Overstay fines in Nha Trang
- Visa hub
Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Cam Ranh International Airport on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by @iTravel.
Step by step
- Check you qualifyYou must be abroad and wishing to enter Viet Nam.
- Open the official portalUse evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn.
- Declare your details in EnglishDeclare all true information fully, accurately and honestly, in English.
- Pay the fee onlinePay through the portal's e-payment gateway: US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry.
- Wait for the resultProcessing is no more than 3 working days from a complete application and the fee.
- Enter through a listed gateUse only a border gate on the Government's list.
Not confirmed: The portal's gate list and the 2023 resolution's list number the same gates differently: Cam Ranh Airport is item 2 on the portal and item 3 in the resolution. Check your gate on the portal before booking. How the approved e-visa is delivered, and whether to print it, is not stated: check the portal after approval.
Common questions
How long is a Vietnam e-visa valid?
The portal states a maximum of 90 days, for single or multiple entries.
How much does the e-visa cost?
The fee is US$25 for a single-entry visa and US$50 for a multiple-entry visa.
Can I fly into Cam Ranh Airport on an e-visa?
The portal's list of air border gates includes the Cam Ranh Airport Border Gate.
Can I arrive by sea at Nha Trang Port?
The portal's list of sea border gates includes the Nha Trang Port Border Gate, Khanh Hoa Province.
How long does approval take?
For an online application, no more than 3 working days from the date the authority receives complete information and the visa fee.
Can I apply while I am already in Vietnam?
No. The visa is issued to foreigners currently abroad, not to foreigners currently resident in Viet Nam.
Do I have to leave through the gate I entered by?
No. Foreigners using an electronic visa are not required to exit through the same border gate where they entered.
How early can I apply?
You may apply up to 1 year before your planned entry.
Which websites are official?
The portal's FAQ gives evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn, and warns that unofficial pages may charge unauthorised fees.
Who cannot use the portal?
Foreigners in the diplomatic and top-guest categories of Article 8, clauses 1 to 4, apply through an inviting agency to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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