Vietnam e-visa is a type of online visa that was officially launched in February 2017. Together with the traditional visa application at the Vietnam Embassy and the visa on arrival, the Vietnam E-visa is a simple and effective way to enter Vietnam today. But Vietnam e-visa is only available in a few countries, not everywhere in the world. Please read the information below to find out if Portuguese citizens can get an e-visa for Vietnam in 2024 and how to apply for one in both normal and urgent processing time.
1/ Can people with a Portuguese passport apply for an e-visa for Vietnam in 2024?
Vietnam stopped issuing e-visas to people with Portuguese passports for a long time because Covid-19 was getting out of hand. At that time, Portuguese and other citizens couldn’t apply for a Vietnam E-visa.
The Vietnamese government started issuing e-visas again on March 15, 2022, after a long break caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. We’re happy to let you know that Portuguese citizens can now apply for a Vietnam e-visa. This kind of visa is available to people from 80 countries, including Portugal.
Many Portuguese still don’t know if Vietnam E-visa is back open or not, and if they can apply for Vietnam E-visa online. Again, we strongly confirm that the Vietnam E-visa for Portuguese was opened, and people with Portuguese passports can easily apply for the E-visa to get an entry permit to Vietnam during this time.
2/ Official Guide for Applying for Vietnam e-visa in Portuguese 2024
According to Vietnamese law, people with a Portuguese passport must meet the following to get an e-visa for Vietnam:
Applicants from Portugal who meet the above requirements can apply online for a Vietnam e-visa. They will need to do the following 3 things:
Step 1: Fill out the application form online at https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ . A scan of your passport and a recent photo of yourself are needed.
Step 2: Use your credit or debit card to pay the service fee and get a visa code.
Step 3: Use the visa code to check the result. If your application for an e-visa is accepted, it will be sent to the email address you gave on the application form. Please print it out and bring it with your passport when you go to Vietnam.
3/ How long does it take to get an approved Vietnam e-visa for Portuguese in 2024?
Normal processing time for a Portuguese Vietnam e-visa is 3 business days. The applicant from Portugal will get an email with a PDF file of the visa. So, Portuguese people are encouraged to apply for visas as soon as possible. Portuguese can also choose express service on the Vietnam E-visa application form to speed up the process. Emergency The Vietnam E-visa service can be done within 2 working days, 1 working days, or even 2 working hours.
If you don’t have to get a visa right away, you can wait 3 business days. If you don’t have time and your arrival date is coming up soon, you should apply for urgent e-visa service right away. In this case, you will definitely get an e-visa within 2 working days, 1 day, or even 2 working hours, so you can board the plane.
We just learned how to get a Vietnam e-visa and if Portuguese passport holders are eligible. Send us an email at info@vietnamimmigration.com if you want more information.
