Quick answer
The Vietnam e-visa costs US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, paid by card on the official portal and not refunded if refused. Other visas cost US$25 single entry and US$50 to US$165 multiple entry depending on validity. A stay extension is US$10 each time.
- E-visa
- US$25 single · US$50 multiple
- Stay extension
- US$10 per time
- Temporary residence card
- US$145–US$165
- Legal basis
- Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC, from 1 April 2026
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Vietnam e-visa fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Vietnam e-visa, single entry | US$25 |
| Vietnam e-visa, multiple entry | US$50 |
You pay on the official e-visa portal through its own payment gateway, by card with an OTP code. The portal states the fee is not refunded if the visa is not granted. See how to apply for a Vietnam e-visa for the payment step.
Visa fees by type and validity
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-entry visa | US$25 |
| Multiple-entry visa, up to 90 days | US$50 |
| Multiple-entry visa, over 90 to 180 days | US$95 |
| Multiple-entry visa, over 180 days to 1 year | US$135 |
| Multiple-entry visa, over 1 to 2 years | US$145 |
| Multiple-entry visa, over 2 to 5 years | US$155 |
| Multiple-entry visa, over 5 to 10 years | US$165 |
| Visa for a person under 14 | US$25 |
| Visa for transit passengers visiting Vietnam | US$5 |
Extension, residence card and other fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Temporary stay extension (per time) | US$10 |
| Transfer of visa / residence card to a new passport | US$5 |
| Visa exemption certificate | US$10 |
| Temporary residence card, up to 2 years | US$145 |
| Temporary residence card, over 2 to 5 years | US$155 |
| Temporary residence card, over 5 to 10 years | US$165 |
| Permanent residence card | US$100 |
Who pays and how
- E-visa: you pay online on evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn.
- Other visas, extensions and cards: the fee is paid to the authority handling the procedure, under the official rules for that procedure.
- Fees are per person; children under 14 have their own visa fee.
If you want help preparing your application, you can request a quote for our assistance. Our support is separate from the government fee, which you always pay yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Vietnam e-visa?
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, paid on the official portal. It is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Is the Vietnam e-visa fee refundable?
No. The official portal states that the fee is non-refundable if the visa is not granted.
How much does it cost to extend a stay in Vietnam?
The government fee for extending a temporary stay is US$10 each time, under Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC.
Which law sets Vietnam visa fees?
Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance, in force from 1 April 2026. It replaced Circular No. 25/2021/TT-BTC.