From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Choose the dates, entry points and number of entries that match your itinerary.
Submit through the official channel
Use Vietnam’s official eVisa portal. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Single entry
- USD 25
- Multiple entries
- USD 50
Decision time
Up to 3 working days
The official resolution deadline starts when both the application and fee have been received. Apply early and wait for the approved eVisa before travel.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Permission validity
90 days
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Complete the required travel authorisation in advance
Vietnam’s pre-arrival declaration
Available from 3 days before arrival. The latest Immigration Department update located, dated 13 May 2026, described this as an optional pilot at Tan Son Nhat (SGN), with nationwide expansion planned after the pilot. It does not confirm current coverage at other airports. Check the official instructions for your airport; the declaration is separate from a visa.
Open Vietnam’s pre-arrival declarationDetails that can change your plans
Check your border crossing
Use an international border gate approved for eVisa entry and exit. Check your itinerary against the official list.
Official guidanceYour passport must outlast the eVisa
Vietnamese mission guidance says visa validity must be at least 30 days shorter than passport validity. Make sure your passport expires at least 30 days after the final validity date on the eVisa; follow any stricter passport-specific guidance.
Official guidanceVietnam at a glance
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Currency
- VND
- Calling code
- +84
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Sao Tome and Principe need a visa for Vietnam?
For tourism in Vietnam, travelers using an ordinary passport from Sao Tome and Principe should arrange an eVisa before travel. Choose the dates, entry points and number of entries that match your itinerary. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Vietnam?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid for your entire stay.
How much is the government fee?
USD 25 for one entry. USD 50 for multiple entries. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 3 working days. The official resolution deadline starts when both the application and fee have been received. Apply early and wait for the approved eVisa before travel.
How long is the authorisation valid?
90 days. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Do I need to complete Vietnam’s pre-arrival declaration?
Optional for this route. Available from 3 days before arrival. The latest Immigration Department update located, dated 13 May 2026, described this as an optional pilot at Tan Son Nhat (SGN), with nationwide expansion planned after the pilot. It does not confirm current coverage at other airports. Check the official instructions for your airport; the declaration is separate from a visa. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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