Planning several trips to Vietnam in the next year or two? The Vietnam multiple entry visa is the smartest way to avoid re-applying every time you leave and return. In 2026 Vietnam continues to offer flexible multiple-entry options, especially the popular 1-year and 3-year e-visas, making repeat travel easier than ever. This updated guide covers who qualifies, current fees, step-by-step application, and practical advice for hassle-free approval.

Who Can Apply for a Vietnam Multiple Entry Visa in 2026?

Vietnam offers multiple-entry visas in three main validity periods:

• 1-year multiple entry (most popular)
• 3-year multiple entry (business & frequent leisure travelers)
• 5-year multiple entry (limited categories, mainly investors & long-term business)

Eligibility highlights (2026 rules)

• Most nationalities qualify for the 1-year and 3-year e-visa multiple entry options (including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, all EU countries, India, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, etc.).
• No invitation letter required for e-visa multiple entry (unlike the old visa-on-arrival system).
• Maximum stay per entry remains 90 days for most categories (some 3-year visas allow 180 days per entry, rare and usually business-sponsored).
• You can exit and re-enter Vietnam as many times as you want during validity (land, air or sea borders).
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your first entry date and have at least 2 blank visa pages.

Important: Citizens of countries not eligible for e-visa (very few in 2026) must apply through a Vietnamese embassy/consulate or use a visa agency for multiple-entry sticker visas.

Types of Vietnam Multiple Entry Visa Available in 2026

1. 1-year e-visa multiple entry (DL / tourist or business purpose)

• Stay: up to 90 days per entry
• Fee: ≈ USD 50 (increased from 2023–2024 levels)
• Processing: 3–5 working days (urgent 1–2 days extra fee)
• Most common choice for digital nomads, backpackers doing multi-country SEA trips, and families visiting several times a year.

2. 3-year e-visa multiple entry (business category – DL or DN)

• Stay: up to 90 days per entry (some cases 180 days)
• Fee: ≈ USD 150–200 (depending on processing speed)
• Requires a sponsoring company or justification letter (many agencies prepare this for a small fee)
• Ideal for remote workers with Vietnam clients or frequent business travelers.

3. 5-year visa (rare – usually investor / work-permit holders)

• Mostly issued as sticker visa through embassies
• Requires significant investment proof or long-term employment contract
• Not commonly available via e-visa portal

How to Apply for a Vietnam Multiple Entry Visa Online in 2026

The easiest way is still the official e-visa portal: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

Step-by-step (updated 2026 process)

• Go to the official e-visa website (avoid third-party sites charging extra).
• Choose “Multiple entry” and select 1-year or 3-year validity.
• Fill in passport details, entry/exit ports, purpose of visit (tourism/business).
• Upload:
  • Passport scan (bio page)
  • Recent passport photo (4×6 cm, white background)
• Pay online (Visa/Mastercard, USD only).
• Receive approval letter via email in 3–5 working days.
• Print the letter and present it at immigration (along with passport), visa is stamped on arrival.

Urgent processing

Available for extra fee (≈ USD 20–50)  approval in 1–2 working days.

Common rejection reasons (avoid these)

• Passport valid \< 6 months from entry
• Photo doesn’t meet ICAO standard (smile, glasses reflection, head covering unless religious)
• Wrong entry/exit port selected
• Using VPN during application (some get flagged)

Practical Tips for Using Your Vietnam Multiple Entry Visa

• Border hopping: You can leave to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and return the same day, no minimum time outside required.
• Overstay grace period: Officially none, but in practice many airports give 1–2 days grace (still risky, don’t rely on it).
• Visa run: Still possible at Moc Bai (Cambodia), Lao Cai (China), or flights to Bangkok/Siem Reap, but less necessary with 1-year validity.
• Combining with visa exemption: If your nationality has 45-day visa exemption (e.g., UK, Germany, France, South Korea, Japan), you can use exemption for short trips and save the multiple-entry visa for longer stays.
• 2026 update: Vietnam has extended the e-visa validity window, you can apply up to 90 days before arrival (previously 30 days).

Why Get a Vietnam Multiple Entry Visa Instead of Single Entry?

• Save time & money: no repeated applications or embassy visits
• Flexibility: perfect for island hopping (Phu Quoc → mainland → Da Nang → Hoi An)
• Cost-effective: 1-year multiple entry (~USD 50) is cheaper than two single-entry visas
• Peace of mind: no stress about overstaying short single-entry periods

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