That “Approved” status notification is a beautiful sight, but your work isn’t quite done yet. Once your Vietnam e-visa is approved, you need to download the official e-visa document from the same portal where you checked your status. This PDF is what you’ll show at immigration, so don’t skip this step.

Print at least two color copies of your e-visa on standard white paper. Keep one in your carry-on and one in your checked luggage. While some immigration officers accept digital versions on phones, the official policy requires a printed copy, and you don’t want to risk problems at the border because your phone battery died.

Before you travel, double-check that all the information on your e-visa matches your passport exactly. Verify your name spelling, passport number, date of birth, and especially the validity dates and entry points. Your e-visa is only valid at specific airports and border crossings, so make sure your planned entry point is listed.

For a complete arrival guide and what to expect at Vietnamese immigration, vietnamvisahelp.com has everything you need to know.