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Couldn’t sleep last night. Flight in three days and still showing “processing” on the portal. Refreshed maybe fifty times between midnight and morning. The status page loads slow, always has. Sometimes it times out completely. Finally around 6am it switched to approved. Would’ve been nice to get an email notification but that’s not how it…

Check Vietnam Visa Status Online Need to check Vietnam visa status? This guide shows you exactly how to track your Vietnam e-visa application on the official government portal in just a few simple steps. How to Check Vietnam Visa Status To check your Vietnam e-visa status, visit the official Immigration Department portal and enter your…

To check the status of your Vietnam e-visa application, follow these simple steps on the official government portal: Step 1: Visit the Official Portal Go to the official Vietnam Immigration Department e-visa search page: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/tra-cuu-thi-thuc Step 2: Enter Your Information You will need to provide the following details: Registration Code: The code you received via…

I’ve seen this question pop up countless times in travel forums, and honestly, I wondered the same thing before my first trip to Vietnam. The short answer is yes, you can technically submit multiple Vietnam e-visa applications, but there’s really no good reason to do so unless your first one was rejected. The Vietnam immigration…

Planning a trip to Vietnam without checking the holiday calendar is a rookie mistake I made on my second visit. Vietnamese holidays can significantly impact your e-visa processing time, and I learned this the hard way when my application sat untouched for nearly two weeks during Tet celebrations. The Vietnamese government offices that process e-visa…

This is one of those questions that seems simple but catches a lot of travelers off guard. Vietnam e-visa applications do not process on weekends. The immigration officers who review and approve applications work Monday through Friday, Vietnamese time, so any application submitted on a Friday evening won’t even be looked at until Monday. I…

Your passport is the foundation of your Vietnam e-visa application, and getting the requirements wrong is one of the most common reasons for rejection. The basic rule is straightforward: your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended entry date into Vietnam. This isn’t negotiable. Beyond validity, your passport needs at…

If there’s one thing that trips up more e-visa applicants than anything else, it’s the photo requirements. Vietnam’s e-visa system is surprisingly picky about photos, and getting it wrong means delays or outright rejection. I had to resubmit my first application because my photo background wasn’t white enough. The specifications are strict: 4×6 cm dimensions,…

Getting a visa rejection email is frustrating, but it’s usually completely avoidable. After helping dozens of friends navigate their Vietnam e-visa applications, I’ve seen the same mistakes come up again and again. The good news is that once you know what to watch for, getting approved is straightforward. The top rejection reasons are photo issues…

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…