Part of Ava Travel's Vietnam visa guide. Last updated 9 November 2026 by the Ava Travel team in Hanoi.
The short answer, from Ava Travel in Hanoi: the Vietnamese government charges US$25 for a single-entry e-visa and US$50 for a multiple-entry e-visa, both valid for up to 90 days, paid on the official site evisa.gov.vn. That is the whole price if you apply yourself. Agencies that apply for you charge between about US$37 and US$115 for a standard single-entry e-visa, government fee included, and US$75 to US$170 for 1 to 2 working day service. Ava Travel charges US$55 standard, US$85 for 2 working days and US$140 for Express, usually 4 to 8 working hours.
The official Vietnam e-visa fee
| E-visa | Government fee | Valid for | Use it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | US$25 | Up to 90 days | You arrive once and leave once |
| Multiple entry | US$50 | Up to 90 days | You leave for Cambodia, Laos or Thailand in the middle of the trip and come back |
Every traveller pays the fee, children included, because each person needs their own e-visa. The fee is paid by card on evisa.gov.vn and is not refunded if the visa is refused. Sites that copy the government design and charge more than US$25 for a single-entry e-visa are private agencies, even when "gov" or "official" appears in their name or address. The official address ends in .gov.vn.
What agencies charge for a Vietnam e-visa
Public prices for one single-entry tourist e-visa, government fee included, checked by Ava Travel on 17 October 2026. Agencies change prices often; check the price at checkout.
| Who | Standard (about 3 to 7 working days) | 2 working days | 1 working day or less |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government site, apply yourself | US$25 | Not offered | Not offered |
| Klook | About US$37 | 2 to 3 day option | 2 to 4 hour option |
| Ava Travel | US$55 | US$85 | US$140 |
| vietnam-visa.com | US$57 | US$99 | US$140 |
| myvietnamvisa.com | US$90 | About US$155 | About US$170 |
| iVisa | From US$114.99 | At checkout | At checkout |
Multiple entry costs about US$25 more at most agencies, the same as the gap in the government fee. Ava Travel's multiple-entry price is US$80 standard.
What the extra money buys, and what it does not
- It buys: someone who checks your photo and passport scan before submitting, fills in the form in English for you, picks the right entry port and dates for your itinerary, follows the application during working hours and emails you the approved PDF.
- It buys speed only on working days. Urgent service means the application is handled first; it does not make the Immigration Department work at weekends or on public holidays.
- It does not buy approval. The decision belongs to Vietnam's Immigration Department. What a good agency adds is a check of your documents before the application goes in.
- It does not buy a different visa. An agency e-visa is the same document you would get from evisa.gov.vn.
Should you apply yourself or pay an agency?
| Your situation | Ava Travel's advice |
|---|---|
| You fly in 3 weeks or more and are happy filling in an online form | Apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn for US$25 |
| Your trip goes to Cambodia or Laos and back, or uses a land border | Either way, but double check the ports and choose multiple entry |
| You fly in less than 7 working days | Use a 2 working day or 4 to 8 hour Express service; check the holiday calendar first |
| Your application on the government site is stuck in processing | Message the agency with your registration code before paying again |
| You are booking a tour or cruise with Ava Travel | Tell us when you book: we check your e-visa against your itinerary |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vietnam e-visa cost?
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, valid up to 90 days, on evisa.gov.vn. Agencies charge about US$37 to US$115 for a standard single-entry e-visa including that fee; Ava Travel charges US$55.
Is the Vietnam e-visa fee refundable?
No. The government fee is not refunded if the e-visa is refused or if you do not travel.
Why do some websites charge US$100 or more for a Vietnam e-visa?
They are private agencies that add a service fee to the US$25 government fee, often on sites that look official. The e-visa you receive is the same; check that the address ends in .gov.vn if you want to pay only the government fee.
Is it worth using an agency for a Vietnam e-visa?
It is worth it when you are short on time, your route uses land borders or several entries, or you want someone to check your photo and passport scan before you submit. With 3 weeks or more and a simple trip, applying yourself is cheaper.
Do children pay for a Vietnam e-visa?
Yes. Every traveller, children included, needs their own e-visa and pays the same government fee.
Ava Travel's Vietnam visa and arrival guides
Guides
- Vietnam visa rules by passport: who needs a visa, the official site, cruises, Cambodia and Laos side trips
- How much a Vietnam e-visa costs (this page): the US$25 government fee next to what agencies charge
- How long a Vietnam e-visa takes: working days, holidays and urgent options
- E-visa rejected: what to do next: the usual reasons and how to reapply
- Vietnam e-visa photo rules: size, background, glasses, a phone photo at home
- Can you extend a Vietnam visa?: why an e-visa cannot be extended and what works instead
- E-visa still processing: how long is normal: when to wait and when to act
- Still processing and you fly tomorrow: what you can still do, in order
- E-visas at weekends and on holidays: the latest safe time before a weekend flight
- Is an urgent visa service legit?: 5 checks before you pay anyone
- Immigration wait at Hanoi Noi Bai: how long from landing to the exit
- Whether Noi Bai fast track is worth it: when to pay for it and when to skip it
Services you can book
- Vietnam e-visa service: from US$55 with the government fee, book online
- E-visa result in 1 or 2 hours, already applied: US$200 or US$165, money back if it is not issued in time
- Urgent help with an e-visa still processing: 4 hours (US$90) or 8 to 12 hours (US$70)
- Arrival package: e-visa, fast track and car: 10% off when you book them together
- Hanoi Noi Bai fast track: arrival and departure, book online
- Noi Bai connecting flight assistance: international to domestic and back
- Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat fast track: Terminal 2 arrivals and departures
- Da Nang airport fast track: for Da Nang and Hoi An trips
