Vietnam E-Visa Guide 2025: Approved on Your First Try

This guide walks through the official Vietnam e-visa application process on evisa.gov.vn, focusing on common pitfalls that lead to denials or delays. Key steps include uploading a passport-style photo (shoulders up, white background, no glasses) and the passport data page, with a face match score above 50% generally acceptable. Name fields must follow the passport's AAO line order: last name first, then first and middle names. Dates must be entered day-month-year. The application requires declaring intended expenses (e.g., $2,000) and answering 'yes' to travel insurance; the creator recommends SafetyWing. Payment issues are common: if the payment portal fails, the application is void and must be restarted; if payment goes through but status shows unpaid, wait 3-4 days for it to register. Applying well in advance is advised to accommodate these glitches. The video also offers an agent service for urgent cases.

Key Facts

1. The official e-visa website is evisa.gov.vn.
2. Photo must be shoulders up, white background, no glasses, no smile; face match score above 50% is usually accepted.
3. Name fields must follow passport AAO line order: last name first, then first and middle names.
4. Dates must be entered in day-month-year format.
5. Declare intended expenses (e.g., $2,000) and answer 'yes' to travel insurance.