Do I need an e-visa to enter Vietnam in 2026?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
From June 22, 2026, an e-visa or entry authorization is required at all Vietnamese airports. When filling out the form, use your arrival date, not your departure date.
What the community said
If your flight departs on June 21 at 11 PM and arrives on June 22, you must enter June 22 as your entry date in the form. The system only shows valid arrival dates and will not allow earlier dates.
2 days ago Entry date = arrival date
From June 22, 2026, electronic entry authorization is required at all airports in Vietnam. The system was first introduced in Hanoi on June 8, though travelers arriving on June 13 reported no checks were carried out at the airport.
3 days ago All airports from June 22, 2026
Travelers flying to Vietnam on or after June 22, 2026 must obtain an e-visa or entry authorization before departure. Without it, boarding may be denied.
4 days ago Must be obtained before departure