Vietnam eVisa Fees 2026: Complete Cost Breakdown (Government, Service & Hidden Charges)

How much does a Vietnam eVisa cost in 2026? On our assisted portal, the total is a stack of line items: a government fee determined by visa type ($55 or $80 for standard 90-day products), a service fee ($59.99 per passenger), and sometimes an optional processing upgrade when your departure date is tight. For the live calculator and canonical fee table, use /fees—this guide explains what each line means.

This guide breaks down every fee category, shows realistic totals for solo travelers and families, explains what is refundable, and flags the hidden costs travelers forget until they are already at the airport.

We are a private visa assistance service—not the Government of Vietnam. Vietnamese immigration authorities set mandatory government fees and make approval decisions. We disclose every fee line before checkout so you know the full total before authorizing payment.

Quick answer: Vietnam eVisa fees at a glance

Best for: Travelers who want a transparent fee breakdown before choosing single vs multiple entry or budgeting a family group application.

Government fees: the four standard visa types

All standard online products on this site authorize up to a 90-day stay per approved eVisa . Under current published pricing on our portal, government fees depend on visa type—not nationality. A US passport holder and a Brazilian passport holder pay the same government fee for the same product.

These amounts are mandatory government charges for the visa authorization itself, shown as a separate line on our checkout before the service fee.

Tourism vs business: same price, different rules

Government fees are identical for tourism and business at the same entry type. What changes is how you must behave in Vietnam:

• Tourist eVisa covers holidays, family visits, and leisure travel. It does not authorize local employment or paid work for Vietnamese clients.
• Business eVisa covers meetings, factory visits, conferences, and short commercial trips without local payroll.

Selecting the wrong purpose category can create problems at immigration or with employers—not a different fee tier. If your trip mixes tourism and light business meetings, choose honestly and carry supporting documents if asked.

Why nationality does not change the government fee

Some travelers assume visa costs vary by passport because embassy sticker visas sometimes do. On our eVisa portal, eligibility may differ by nationality (confirm on Vietnam visa eligibility by country), but the published government fee for standard 90-day products stays at $55 or $80.

Always verify live pricing at /fees. Forum posts from prior years or screenshots from other websites are unreliable—fee schedules and product names change.

Assisted service fee: what $59.99 per passenger covers

Private assistance on our portal adds $59.99 per passenger. This is separate from and in addition to the government fee. It pays for:

• Guided form completion with field validation
• Document format checks (passport scan quality, photo dimensions, MRZ readability)
• Customer support during processing and correction requests
• Email follow-up if authorities request resubmission
• Fee transparency at every checkout step

The service fee does not replace the government charge, guarantee approval, or bypass immigration security review.

What your assisted checkout total includes

Assisted filing on /apply tends to help travelers who want a structured checklist, are filing for families, need multiple-entry confirmation, or worry about passport scan and photo rejections.

What assistance can reduce is avoidable errors—typos in passport numbers, wrong date-of-birth format, blurry scans—that cause delays or refusals.

Optional urgent processing: Urgent and Super Urgent tiers

At /apply, you may add faster handling based on your arrival date:

Critical distinction: Rush fees speed application preparation and submission on the assisted side. They do not guarantee government approval by a specific flight time. Immigration review still depends on workload, Vietnamese public holidays (especially Tet), document quality, and security screening.

Never book non-refundable flights until you hold the approved PDF. Realistic planning windows: Vietnam eVisa processing time.

When urgent tiers are worth it—and when they are not

Worth considering when:

• Your departure is within a week and standard handling may not finish in time
• You discovered visa requirements late but still have a few days of margin
• Document quality is good and you need support tracking a tight timeline

Poor value when:

• You are applying months ahead—Normal tier is sufficient
• You have not gathered passport scans and photos yet—fix documents first
• You assume paying $220 bypasses immigration review—it does not

If you fly within 72 hours, read 24-hour Vietnam eVisa guidance and contact support immediately rather than assuming any tier is automatic.

Single entry vs multiple entry: the $25 decision that saves hundreds

The government fee gap between single and multiple entry is $25 ($55 vs $80). Choosing wrong entry type is one of the most expensive mistakes in Vietnam visa planning—because a second eVisa mid-trip costs the full government fee plus service fee again.

Rule of thumb: If your itinerary crosses a Vietnamese border even once and returns, plan multiple entry unless you hold another valid visa for the return. Full decision guide: Vietnam multiple-entry eVisa guide.

Example totals: solo travelers, couples, and families

All examples use assisted portal pricing (government + service fee). Optional insurance and card FX fees are excluded.

One passenger

Two adults, standard processing

Family of four (two adults, two children)

Each child—including infants—needs their own authorization and pays full per-passenger fees on our portal.

Group filing tips: Vietnam eVisa for families and minors.

Hidden costs travelers forget

The visa invoice is only part of your pre-trip budget. Plan for these separately:

Card payment and currency notes

Checkout on our portal is typically in USD. Your bank may convert at its own rate and add foreign transaction fees. The total you authorize at payment should match what /fees displayed—if it does not, stop and contact support before completing the charge.

How to verify your total before paying

Follow this sequence every time—do not rely on memory or old blog screenshots:

1. Check eligibility — Vietnam visa eligibility by country confirms whether your passport can apply (not the fee amount).
2. Review visa types — /fees lists current government fees and product names.
3. Match entry type to itinerary — Single vs multiple entry: Vietnam multiple-entry eVisa guide.
4. Start application — /apply shows the exact total for your selections at checkout.
5. Cross-check documents — Vietnam eVisa requirements guide and photo requirements.

Read each checkout line aloud against your passport before authorizing payment. Corrections after payment are limited—typos in name, passport number, or date of birth often require a new filing.

Refunds, rejections, and chargebacks

Fee refund rules differ by fee type:

Before disputing with your bank: Contact support with your application reference. Chargebacks can delay legitimate corrections and complicate reapplication. Rejection causes and fixes: Vietnam eVisa rejection reasons.

Government fees are also generally non-refundable if you cancel travel after submission—even if you never use the visa.

Is an embassy visa cheaper than an eVisa?

Sometimes embassy sticker visas compete on government price alone—but total cost includes consulate travel, appointments, postage, time off work, and optional agent fees. For straightforward tourism and short business visits, online eVisas usually win on speed and convenience.

Embassy routes still matter for long-term work, study, diplomatic travel, and visa types not offered online. Full comparison: Vietnam eVisa vs embassy visa. Embassy directory: /embassy.

Common fee-related mistakes

More pre-pay errors: 10 Vietnam eVisa mistakes to avoid.

How we update this guide

Last reviewed: 18 June 2026

Maintained by the Vietnam eVisa Assistance Team—a private assistance service, not the Government of Vietnam. Read about us and legal terms.

How fee numbers stay accurate

• Government ($55/$80) and service ($59.99) line items are checked against our live fees calculator and checkout at /apply before we publish changes here
• Urgent tier amounts (+$110 / +$220) are disclosed at checkout—this article summarizes them; your session total is authoritative
• We do not cite external government fee schedules that may differ from our assisted checkout

What is not on this invoice

• In-country extension fees (paid in VND at a provincial immigration office—see extension guide)
• Passport renewal, photos, insurance, or FX charges on your card

If you are rejected or dispute a charge

Contact support first with your reference number. Government fees are often non-refundable once submitted to authorities. Service-fee treatment is in our refund policy.

Related guides

• How to apply for a Vietnam eVisa online
• Vietnam eVisa processing time
• Vietnam eVisa entry ports
• Vietnam eVisa requirements 2026
• Visa FAQ hub

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Vietnam eVisa cost in 2026?

On our assisted portal: government fee ($55 single entry or $80 multiple entry for standard 90-day products) + $59.99 service fee per passenger + any optional Urgent (+$110) or Super Urgent (+$220) processing. Confirm your exact total at /fees and checkout before paying.

What is the difference between government fee and service fee?

The government fee is mandatory and goes to Vietnamese immigration authorities for the visa authorization. The service fee pays for private assistance—form guidance, document validation, and support. It does not replace the government charge or guarantee approval.

Is multiple entry more expensive than single entry?

Yes—$80 government fee vs $55 for single entry on the same 90-day products. The $25 difference is usually cheaper than applying for a second eVisa after an unplanned border exit.

Are Vietnam eVisa fees refundable if I am rejected?

Government fees are often non-refundable once submitted. Service fees may be partially refundable under /refund-policy. Contact support with your reference number before bank chargebacks.

What does the $59.99 service fee cover?

Form guidance, document validation, customer support during processing, and a full fee breakdown at checkout. The government fee is separate and pays for the visa authorization itself.

Do children pay the same fees as adults?

On our portal, each passenger—including infants—pays the full government fee and service fee. Budget per person, not per household.

Do urgent fees guarantee faster government approval?

No. Rush tiers speed preparation and submission on the assisted side. Final approval timing is decided by immigration authorities and can vary with holidays and document quality.

What hidden costs should I budget beyond the visa?

Passport renewal, professional photos, printing, card FX fees, travel insurance, and potential extension fees inside Vietnam—all separate from the eVisa checkout total.

When your itinerary and entry type are clear, apply for Vietnam eVisa online with full fee disclosure at checkout—or verify eligibility by country and live pricing at /fees before you commit.