By Kelly Thompson, Vietnam visa specialist · 2 July 2026 · evisa.gov.vn
The honest answer: the official portal advertises about three working days, but real timing depends on when you apply and whether your details are clean. Here is a realistic breakdown.
| Your situation | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Clean application, submitted a weekday morning | 24–48 hours |
| Standard (the advertised norm) | ~3 working days |
| Submitted Friday evening or before a holiday | Starts the next business day |
| Photo or name issue flagged | 5+ days |
| Urgent / expedite service | A few hours to same day |
Why “three days” isn’t a promise
The three days count working days on the official portal at evisa.gov.vn. Weekends, Vietnamese public holidays, a passport-photo re-check or a name mismatch can all stretch it. Book with a comfortable buffer — ideally a week before travel.
How to see where yours is right now
You can watch your application move through each stage on the official portal. Our Vietnam e-visa status guide shows exactly how to check and what each status means.