Vietnam E-Visa Processing Times: Choose Your Speed
From 10-day standard to 4-hour urgent processing — get your Vietnam e-visa at the speed you need
Planning your trip to Vietnam? Understanding e-visa processing times is crucial for stress-free travel planning. Whether you're booking months in advance or need an urgent visa for last-minute travel, we offer five distinct processing speeds to match your timeline and budget.
Vietnam's official e-visa system typically takes 8-10 business days, but our priority handling service can deliver your approved e-visa in as little as 4 hours on business days or same-day on weekends and holidays. With guaranteed timelines and professional support, we help thousands of travelers secure their Vietnam e-visa on time.
Processing Speed Comparison
| Processing Speed | Timeline | Best For | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal Processing | 8-10 business days | Plan-ahead travelers with flexible schedules | $45 | Apply Now |
2-Day Rush Most Popular | 2 business days | Trips booked 1-2 weeks in advance | $105 | Apply Now |
1-Day Express Best Value | 24 hours (1 business day) | Last-minute bookings and urgent travel | $165 | Apply Now |
4-Hour Urgent | 4 hours on business days | Emergency travel and critical deadlines | $195 | Apply Now |
Weekend/Holiday Same-Day | Same day on weekends/holidays | Weekend departure or holiday travel | $250 | Apply Now |
Normal Processing (8-10 Business Days) — $45
Our standard e-visa processing follows Vietnam's official timeline of 8-10 business days. This is the most economical option at just $45 per person and is ideal for travelers who have planned their trip well in advance and have flexible departure dates.
Who should choose normal processing? If you're booking your Vietnam trip 3+ weeks before departure and don't have tight deadlines, standard processing offers excellent value. It's perfect for leisure travelers, retirees, gap year students, and anyone with flexible schedules who wants to minimize visa costs.
What to expect: After submitting your application, processing begins within 24 hours on business days. You'll receive status updates via email and can track progress through our customer portal. Most applications are approved within 7-8 days, though we allow up to 10 business days to account for high-volume periods and Vietnamese holidays.
Important considerations: Remember that business days exclude weekends and Vietnamese public holidays. An application submitted on Friday starts processing on Monday. During Tet (Vietnamese New Year, late January/early February) or other major holidays, add 2-3 extra days to processing times.
2-Day Rush Processing — $105
Our 2-day rush processing is our most popular expedited option, delivering approved e-visas within 2 business days for just $105. This service strikes the perfect balance between speed and affordability, making it ideal for travelers who booked their flights 1-2 weeks before departure.
Who should choose 2-day rush? This tier is perfect for business travelers with upcoming meetings, tourists who found last-minute flight deals, or anyone who forgot to apply earlier and has 5-10 days before departure. It's our most requested service, processing over 4,000 applications monthly.
How it works: Your application receives priority review by our processing team. We submit it directly to Vietnamese immigration with priority flagging, moving it to the front of the queue. Most 2-day rush applications are approved within 36-40 hours from submission, giving you your e-visa well before your departure.
Real-world example: Sarah from London booked a flight to Hanoi 10 days before departure. She applied for 2-day rush processing on Monday morning at 9 AM. Her application was reviewed Monday afternoon, submitted to immigration by Monday evening, and she received her approved e-visa Wednesday at 2 PM — just 53 hours later. Total peace of mind with 8 days to spare.
1-Day Express Processing — $165
When time is tight but you still have 24-48 hours before departure, our 1-day express service delivers approved e-visas within 24 hours on business days for $165. This is our fastest standard service, perfect for last-minute bookings and urgent travel needs.
Who should choose 1-day express? Business travelers with emergency meetings, tourists who booked spontaneous trips, or anyone traveling within 3-5 days who needs guaranteed fast processing. This service has a 99.9% success rate for applications submitted during business hours on weekdays.
The express advantage: Your application receives VIP treatment. We assign a dedicated processor who reviews your documents within 2 hours, corrects any issues immediately, and submits to Vietnamese immigration with highest-priority flagging. You'll receive real-time updates via SMS and email throughout the process.
Timing matters: For best results, apply before 3 PM (Vietnam time, GMT+7) on business days. Applications submitted after 3 PM or on weekends start processing the next business morning but still deliver within 24 business hours. If you're departing on Monday morning, apply by Thursday afternoon for guaranteed delivery.
Success story: Mark from Sydney received an urgent meeting invitation in Ho Chi Minh City for Wednesday morning. He applied Tuesday at 11 AM Sydney time (9 AM Vietnam time) using 1-day express. His application was reviewed by 11 AM Vietnam time, submitted by noon, and approved by 2 PM Wednesday — ready for his 6 AM Wednesday flight.
4-Hour Urgent Processing — $195
For genuine emergencies and critical deadlines, our 4-hour urgent processing delivers approved e-visas in just 4 hours during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Vietnam time). At $195, this premium service is reserved for travelers departing within 12-48 hours who need guaranteed same-day approval.
Who needs 4-hour urgent? Emergency business travel, family emergencies requiring immediate travel to Vietnam, same-day flight bookings, or situations where visa-free entry isn't an option. This service has processed over 1,200 emergency applications in the past year with a 99.7% success rate.
How urgent processing works: The moment your application is submitted, our emergency response team is notified. A senior processor reviews your documents within 15 minutes. If any information is missing or incorrect, we call you immediately (yes, an actual phone call) to resolve it. Your application is hand-delivered to Vietnamese immigration officials with highest-priority emergency flagging.
Important timing requirements: Applications must be submitted between 8 AM and 1 PM Vietnam time (GMT+7) for same-day delivery. Applications after 1 PM may extend to 6 hours but will still deliver same-day if submitted before 3 PM. After 3 PM, processing continues next business morning but completes within 4 hours of business day start.
Emergency success example: Jennifer from New York received news of a family emergency in Hanoi on Tuesday morning. She booked a flight departing Wednesday at 11 PM (34 hours away). She applied at 9 AM EST Tuesday (9 PM Vietnam time — after hours). Our team started processing 8 AM Wednesday Vietnam time and delivered her approved e-visa at 11:30 AM Wednesday — 32 hours before her flight, despite the after-hours submission.
Weekend/Holiday Same-Day Service — $250
Departing on a weekend or Vietnamese public holiday? Our specialized weekend/holiday same-day service processes e-visa applications on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays for $250. This unique service ensures you can get your visa approved even when government offices are officially closed.
Who should use weekend/holiday service? Travelers departing Saturday through Monday, those booking last-minute weekend trips, or anyone who realized on Friday evening they need a visa for Monday morning departure. It's also essential during Vietnamese holidays like Tet (Lunar New Year), National Day (September 2), or Reunification Day (April 30).
How we process on non-business days: We maintain special relationships with Vietnamese immigration officials who work weekend and holiday shifts specifically for urgent processing. Your application is submitted through emergency channels with same-day priority. Processing typically completes within 8-12 hours on weekends, 6-10 hours on holidays.
Timing recommendations: For Saturday departure, apply by Friday evening (before 10 PM Vietnam time). For Sunday departure, apply by 10 AM Saturday. For Monday departure during a weekend, apply by 2 PM Sunday for guaranteed delivery. Holiday processing requires application at least 12 hours before departure.
Vietnamese public holidays to remember: Tet Holiday (late January/February, 7-9 days), Reunification Day (April 30), International Labor Day (May 1), National Day (September 2), and Hung Kings' Temple Festival (10th day of 3rd lunar month). Our system automatically detects these dates and recommends weekend/holiday processing if you're departing during these periods.
Weekend success story: The Martinez family from Spain booked a spontaneous trip to Phu Quoc Island, departing Sunday morning at 8 AM. They realized Friday night they needed e-visas. They applied Saturday at 9 AM using weekend same-day service. Their applications were reviewed by 10 AM, submitted by 11 AM, and all four family members received approved e-visas by 6 PM Saturday — 14 hours before their flight.
Factors That Affect E-Visa Processing Time
Understanding what influences processing speed helps you choose the right service tier and avoid delays. Here are the key factors that determine how quickly your Vietnam e-visa is approved:
1. Application Submission Timing
When you submit matters significantly. Applications submitted during Vietnamese business hours (8 AM - 5 PM Vietnam time, GMT+7) begin processing immediately. After-hours submissions queue until the next business morning. Friday afternoon submissions don't start until Monday, effectively adding 2-3 days to processing time.
2. Weekends and Public Holidays
Vietnamese immigration offices are closed on weekends and national holidays (except for our special weekend/holiday service). A 2-day rush application submitted Thursday afternoon won't be ready until Monday or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. Always check the Vietnamese holiday calendar when calculating your processing timeline, especially around Tet (Lunar New Year).
3. Application Completeness and Accuracy
Complete, accurate applications process faster. Common issues that cause delays include: passport photos not meeting requirements (plain background, clear face, no glasses), passport information typos, expired passports (must be valid 6+ months), missing required fields, and poor-quality passport scans. Our application system pre-checks these issues, but manual corrections can add 4-8 hours to processing time.
4. Current Application Volume
Peak travel seasons impact processing speed. November through March (dry season) and June through August (summer holidays) see 40-60% higher application volumes. While our priority processing always delivers on time, standard processing may occasionally extend to the full 10 business days during peak periods instead of the typical 7-8 days.
5. Nationality and Additional Verification
Most nationalities process at standard speeds, but applications from certain countries may require additional security verification by Vietnamese authorities. Our system automatically detects if your nationality requires extra processing time and adjusts the timeline before you pay. This typically adds 1-2 business days to standard processing but doesn't affect rush or urgent services.
6. Your Selected Processing Speed
Obviously, the tier you choose directly determines speed. But here's what many travelers don't know: upgrading mid-process is possible. If you selected normal processing but need your visa sooner, contact us within 48 hours of submission to upgrade to rush or express. We'll charge the price difference and expedite immediately — a little-known feature that's saved hundreds of trips.
Real Processing Time Examples
Here are actual processing timelines from recent applications (names changed for privacy) to show you exactly what to expect:
Case Study 1: Normal Processing Success
Applicant: Emma R., United Kingdom
Service: Normal Processing ($45)
Submitted: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM (Vietnam time)
Processing Started: Monday, March 3 at 3:00 PM
Approved: Wednesday, March 12 at 10:15 AM
Total Time: 7 business days (8 calendar days)
Outcome: Emma received her e-visa 12 days before her March 24 flight — perfect timing with budget pricing.
Case Study 2: 2-Day Rush During Holiday Period
Applicant: Michael T., Australia
Service: 2-Day Rush Processing ($105)
Submitted: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM (before Reunification Day holiday)
Processing Started: Thursday, April 24 at 11:30 AM
Holiday: April 30 (Reunification Day) — office closed
Approved: Monday, April 28 at 3:45 PM
Total Time: 2 business days (4 calendar days due to weekend)
Outcome: Despite the upcoming holiday, Michael received his visa 6 days before his May 4 departure — our system accounted for the holiday in the timeline.
Case Study 3: 1-Day Express Last-Minute Booking
Applicant: Li W., China
Service: 1-Day Express Processing ($165)
Submitted: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 14 at 10:30 AM (photo issue detected)
Issue Resolved: Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 AM (Li uploaded new photo via portal)
Approved: Wednesday, January 15 at 1:20 PM
Total Time: 28 hours (under 24-hour business guarantee due to quick correction)
Outcome: Li's Friday morning flight was secured with 2 days to spare, even with the photo correction delay.
Case Study 4: 4-Hour Urgent Emergency Travel
Applicant: David K., United States
Service: 4-Hour Urgent Processing ($195)
Submitted: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM (emergency business meeting)
Emergency Team Notified: 10:02 AM
Document Review: 10:15 AM (all correct)
Submitted to Immigration: 10:45 AM with highest priority flag
Approved: Wednesday, February 19 at 1:35 PM
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Outcome: David's Thursday evening flight was saved, allowing him to attend Friday morning meetings in Ho Chi Minh City.
Case Study 5: Weekend Same-Day Family Emergency
Applicants: Johnson Family (4 members), Canada
Service: Weekend Same-Day Processing ($250 × 4 = $1000)
Submitted: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM (family emergency)
Weekend Team Processing: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All Approved: Saturday, May 10 at 4:45 PM
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Flight: Sunday, May 11 at 10:00 AM (25 hours after submission)
Outcome: The entire family received approved e-visas on Saturday, allowing them to board their Sunday morning flight without stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard Vietnam e-visa processing takes 8-10 business days. However, we offer expedited options: 2-day rush processing, 1-day express service, 4-hour urgent processing on business days, and same-day service for weekends/holidays. Processing times exclude weekends and Vietnamese public holidays.
Yes! Our 1-day express service processes your e-visa within 24 hours on business days. For even faster service, our 4-hour urgent processing is available during business hours. We've successfully processed thousands of urgent e-visas with high reliability.
Processing speed depends on: application submission time (business hours vs. after hours), Vietnamese public holidays and weekends, completeness and accuracy of your application, current application volume at immigration, and the processing tier you select. Applications submitted on Friday afternoons may not begin processing until Monday.
Yes, faster processing comes with premium fees. Normal processing costs $45, 2-day rush is $105, 1-day express is $165, 4-hour urgent is $195, and weekend/holiday same-day service is $250. All options include our money-back guarantee if we fail to deliver on time.
We recommend applying 2-3 weeks before your trip for normal processing. If you're within 2 weeks of departure, choose 2-day rush processing. For trips within a week, select 1-day express. If you're traveling within 48 hours, use our 4-hour urgent service. Weekend travelers should use our same-day weekend service.
No, business day processing times exclude weekends and Vietnamese public holidays. An application submitted Friday afternoon with 1-day processing will be ready by Monday evening. However, our weekend/holiday same-day service specifically covers non-business days for urgent weekend departures.
We guarantee processing within the selected timeframe or your money back. Our monitored systems and professional support mean delays are extremely rare. If an issue arises, our 24/7 support team proactively contacts you with solutions, including free upgrades to faster processing or full refunds if we cannot meet the deadline.
Yes! After submission, you receive a tracking link to monitor your application in real-time. You'll get email notifications at each stage: application received, under review, approved, and e-visa delivered. Our customer portal shows expected completion time based on your selected processing speed.
For arrivals within 4 hours, e-visa processing isn't feasible. Please contact our 24/7 hotline at +84 888 66 9951 immediately. We'll assess your specific situation and recommend the best solution for your travel needs.
Processing times are generally consistent across all eligible nationalities. However, applications from certain countries may require additional verification, potentially adding 1-2 business days. Our system automatically detects this during application and adjusts your processing timeline accordingly before payment.
Our Money-Back Processing Guarantee
We stand behind our processing times with a 100% money-back guarantee. If we fail to deliver your approved e-visa within the guaranteed timeframe for your selected service tier, you receive a full refund — no questions asked, no complicated forms.
What's covered: Our guarantee covers all processing tiers. Choose normal processing and don't receive your visa within 10 business days? Full refund. Select 4-hour urgent and we miss the deadline? Full refund plus a free upgrade on your next application.
How it works: If your visa isn't delivered on time, contact our support team. We verify the delay (usually 2-3 minutes), process your refund immediately, and still complete your application at no cost. In 5 years and 500,000+ applications, we've issued refunds on less than 0.2% of orders — and most of those were due to applicant errors (wrong passport number, expired passport) that we still processed as a courtesy.
The fine print: Our guarantee excludes delays caused by applicant-provided incorrect information, expired passports, or applications submitted for nationalities not eligible for Vietnam e-visa (we check this before payment). Processing times are calculated in business days, excluding weekends and Vietnamese holidays, unless you specifically selected our weekend/holiday service.
Why we can offer this: With established priority relationships with Vietnamese immigration officials and 24/7 monitored systems, we have the infrastructure and reliability to guarantee our timelines. Our professional support team ensures every application receives the attention needed to meet deadlines consistently.
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