Vietnam Transit / airport transit: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Vietnam

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Free (exempt) · e-Visa: US$25 single entry

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Vietnam Transit / airport transit at a glance

Government visa fee: US$25 single entry; US$50 multiple entry (government fee, non-refundable)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Approx 3 working days (apply 5-7 days before travel)
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: All countries/territories worldwide including India; passport valid 6+ months with at least 2 blank pages
Arrival card: None

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Vietnam?

Travellers from ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines etc.) 30 days; UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, Korea, Russia and others 45 days. can generally enter Vietnam without a visa. All countries/territories worldwide including India; passport valid 6+ months with at least 2 blank pages

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines etc.) 30 days; UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, Korea, Russia and others 45 days. do not require a visa for Vietnam for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Vietnam Immigration Department) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Vietnam visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — The Vietnam e-Visa is the official primary entry route for ALL nationalities incl. India - US$25 single entry / US$50 multiple entry, valid up to 90 days. Apply at evisa.gov.vn. Singapore passport holders enter visa-FREE for 30 days with multiple entries year-round.

Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: Yes

Vietnam e-Visa

Official fee: US$25 single entry; US$50 multiple entry (government fee, non-refundable)

Validity: Up to 90 days from the requested entry date
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: Approx 3 working days (apply 5-7 days before travel)
Processing time: Approx 3 working days (apply 5-7 days before travel)
Where to apply: https://evisa.gov.vn

Who needs it: All countries/territories worldwide including India; passport valid 6+ months with at least 2 blank pages

Visa-free: ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines etc.) 30 days; UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, Korea, Russia and others 45 days.

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months with 2+ blank pages
Colour scan of passport bio-data page (JPG under 2048KB)
Digital portrait photo 4x6cm / min 350x350px, JPG under 1024KB, white background, no glasses, taken within 6 months
Valid credit/debit card
Temporary address in Vietnam and entry/exit port

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: None official; payment by Visa/Mastercard online

Fee non-refundable if refused. Enter via the port stated on the e-Visa.

Source: Vietnam Immigration Department · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visa Exemption (Singapore nationals)

Official fee: Free (S$0)

Validity: Per entry (multiple entries permitted throughout the year)
Max stay: 30 days
Time to verify: N/A
Time to approval: Immediate on arrival
Processing time: Immediate on arrival
Where to apply: N/A (on arrival)

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders; passport valid 6+ months with 2+ blank pages

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months with 2+ blank pages
Proof of onward/return flight
Sufficient funds

Extra charges: None

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Transit / airport transit

Validity: Duration of transit
Time to verify: N/A
Time to approval: N/A
Processing time: N/A
Where to apply: https://evisa.gov.vn

Who needs it: Travellers passing through Vietnam

Required documents

Onward ticket

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Travellers passing through Vietnam

Vietnam visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	30 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa-free (up to 21 days)	21 days	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 45 days)	45 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 45 days)	45 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 45 days)	45 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇦Canada	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 45 days)	45 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 45 days)	45 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇼Taiwan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇿New Zealand	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 45 days)	45 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Vietnam visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days.

No visa is needed — Filipinos can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 21 days.

Yes — Chinese nationals need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

The official government fee for the Vietnam e-Visa is US$25 single entry; US$50 multiple entry (government fee, non-refundable). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Vietnam e-Visa: Approx 3 working days (apply 5-7 days before travel). Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 6+ months with 2+ blank pages; Colour scan of passport bio-data page (JPG under 2048KB); Digital portrait photo 4x6cm / min 350x350px, JPG under 1024KB, white background, no glasses, taken within 6 months; Valid credit/debit card; Temporary address in Vietnam and entry/exit port. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

No - Singaporeans get 30 days visa-free with multiple entries year-round. Stays over 30 days require an e-visa.

No - the e-visa cannot be extended; you must exit and re-apply or arrange a new visa. Plan the trip within the granted window.

Yes - apply entirely online at the official portal evisa.gov.vn; approval typically takes about 3 working days. Apply 5-7 days before travel.

4x6cm / min 350x350px, JPG under 1024KB, white plain background, no glasses, neutral expression, both ears visible, taken within 6 months. Upload the portrait AND the passport bio page separately.

Fines scale by length: roughly VND 500k-2m under 16 days, VND 5-10m for 16-30 days, up to VND 15m over 30 days, up to VND 40m for a year or more, plus possible deportation and blacklist.

Not if you stay airside in the international transit zone. You need an e-visa if you leave the airport, change airlines/collect luggage on separate tickets, or the layover exceeds 24h.

Yes - a child with their own passport needs a separate e-visa. Children under 14 recorded in a parent's passport can be included in the parent's application.

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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.