Vietnam Visa for Egyptians: Complete e-Visa Guide

Egyptian passport holders need a visa to enter Vietnam, but the good news is that you don't have to visit an embassy to get one. Per Vietnam's Immigration Department (evisa.gov.vn, 2026), the e-visa program is open to all nationalities, including Egyptian citizens.

The e-visa covers tourism, business, and family visits. It allows a stay of up to 90 days and comes in two forms: single-entry or multiple-entry. The government fee is $25 USD for single-entry and $50 USD for multiple-entry, paid online by card. Note that these fees are non-refundable even if your application is declined. Always check today's USD-to-EGP rate at cbe.org.eg before budgeting.

The only official portal to use is evisa.gov.vn, confirmed by Vietnam's Immigration Department as the active address since November 2024. Third-party sites do exist, but they charge extra fees on top of the government rate. Stick to the official URL and double-check the domain before entering any personal details or card information.

Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days, so apply at least a week before your departure date to stay comfortable. Once approved, you download the e-visa as a PDF and carry a printed copy to the airport.

Prepare two files before you open evisa.gov.vn, and the form itself moves quickly. You need a color JPEG of your passport bio page showing all four corners and legible MRZ lines, plus a portrait photo: 4x6 cm, plain white background, no glasses, no headwear (religious headwear is permitted if your full face is visible), taken within the last 6 months, saved as JPEG under 2 MB. Blurry scans and off-white backgrounds are among the top reasons the Vietnam Immigration Department rejects applications, per evisa.gov.vn.

On the portal, click Grant E-Visa, read the declaration, and scroll to confirm compliance. Enter your personal details character-for-character as they appear on your passport's machine-readable zone. Include every middle name. One wrong character in the passport number causes an automatic decline. Next, select your entry date, entry checkpoint, visa duration, and entry type (single or multiple). Add your first accommodation address in Vietnam. Upload your portrait to the portrait field and your passport scan to the passport field. Swapping these two uploads is a common error that pushes applications into manual review.

After paying, save your application reference number. Use it at evisa.gov.vn under Check E-Visa Status to track progress. Once approved, download the PDF immediately and print a copy. Vietnamese immigration officers at many ports expect a paper copy, not just a phone screen. At the airport, join the Foreigners queue and present your passport plus the printed e-visa. Apply at least 7 to 10 days before your travel date to allow buffer time. Do not book non-refundable flights before you receive approval.