Vietnam e-visa is an online visa type that was released officially in February 2017. In addition to the visa on arrival and the standard visa application at the Vietnam Embassy, the Vietnam E-visa offers a straightforward and efficient option to enter the country. However, Vietnam e-visa eligibility is limited to certain nations, not the whole globe. Please review the information below to determine whether people of New Zealand are eligible for a Vietnam e-visa in 2025 and to discover how to apply for a Vietnam e-visa in regular and expedited processing time.
Vietnam E-visa for New Zealand passport holders was stopped for an extended period of time because to the rapid spread of Covid-19. During that time, New Zealanders and other citizens were unable to apply for a Vietnam e-visa.
The Vietnamese government reinstated its e-visa program on March 15, 2022, after a lengthy hiatus due to the COVID 19 epidemic. We are pleased to tell you that people of New Zealand are now able to apply for a Vietnam e-visa. This kind of visa is offered to 80 nationalities, including New Zealanders.
Many New Zealanders are still uncertain as to whether Vietnam E-visa has been reopened and if they may apply online. We reaffirm that Vietnam e-visa for New Zealanders is now available, and that New Zealand passport holders may simply apply for an e-visa to enter Vietnam at this time.
According to Vietnamese legislation, the following are the prerequisites for a New Zealand passport bearer to be granted an e-visa for Vietnam:
Applicants from New Zealand who meet the aforementioned requirements may apply online for a Vietnam e-visa. They must adhere to the following three steps:
Step 1: Fill out the application form online at https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ . A scan of your passport and a current photo of yourself are necessary.
Step 2: Pay the service charge with a credit or debit card and get a visa code;
Step 3: Use the visa code to verify the outcome. If your e-visa application is granted, it will be emailed to the email address you provided on the application form. Please print it out and carry it with you together with your passport to Vietnam.
The standard processing period for a New Zealander’s Vietnam e-visa is three business days. A PDF version of the visa will be sent to applicants from New Zealand. Therefore, New Zealanders are encouraged to submit visa applications as soon as feasible. New Zealanders may now choose express service on the Vietnam E-visa application form to accelerate the visa procedure. The Emergency Vietnam E-visa service may be completed in two working days, one working day, or even two working hours.
If you are not in a rush, you may get visa approval in three business days. If you don’t have time since your arrival date is approaching quickly, you should apply for urgent e-visa service. In this instance, you will get an e-visa within two business days, one business day, or even two business hours, in time to board the airline.
We recently learned about the Vietnam E-visa application process and qualifying requirements for New Zealand passport holders. Please write us an email at info@vietnamimmigration.com for more details.
