Vietnam is now becoming a hot tourist destination for Philippine travelers. Phu Quoc island, Ha Noi capital, Da Nang beach, Ho Chi Minh city, etc. and other destinations are welcoming Philippine tourists with nice beaches and beautiful landscapes.
From February 2017, Vietnam launched its E-visa program, streamlining the traditional visa application process. Until 2025, citizens of 82 countries, including Philippine passport, can apply online and get Vietnam E-visa electronically.
1/ WHAT IS VIETNAM E-VISA?
Vietnam electronic visa (E-visa) is a type of visa issued to foreigners by the Vietnamese Immigration Department, that was accepted with the electronic system. This document provides permission to travel to Vietnam.
2/ HOW LONG IS A VIETNAM E-VISA VALID FOR PHILIPPINE?
Vietnam E-visa is valid for 30 days maximum, so Philippine can get maximum 30 days of stay when using Vietnam E-visa.
3/ HOW MANY ENTRIES DO PHILIPPINE GET WITH A VIETNAM E-VISA?
The Vietnam E-visa has a Single Entry, so Philippine people can only enter Vietnam one time with E-visa. Right after Philippine exit Vietnam, the Vietnam E-visa will be immediately invalid.
4/ WHAT CONDITIONS FOR PHILIPPINE TO GET A VIETNAM E-VISA?
There are some conditions that Philippine have to consider before applying Vietnam E-visa, especially with the passport:
Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the visa expiry date and should have at least one blank page.
You have to keep with you a hard copy of your E-visa when entering the country.
5/ WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY VIETNAM E-VISA FOR PHILIPPINE?
Philippine are required to have the followings in order to submit Vietnam E-visa application:
6/ WHAT ARE THE PRICES AND THE PROCESSING TIMES TO OBTAIN VIETNAM E-VISA FOR PHILIPPINE?
Depending on processing time you choose, Vietnam E-visa price will be different:
Start your application here https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ and get ready to know Vietnam E-visa fee for Philippine.
7/ HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO APPLY FOR THE VIETNAM E-VISA FOR PHILIPPINE?
In less than 10 minutes, Philippine people will be ready to apply Vietnam E-visa. Philippine just have to fill in the application form and we’ll do the rest.
After processing time mentioned above, we will send E-visa result to applicant’s email.
8/ HOW CAN PHILIPPINE APPLY VIETNAM EVISA?
The application of Vietnam E-visa for Philippine is quite easy. It has three steps:
STEP 1: Fill out the online application form by providing: Type of visa, the port of arrival, date of arrival, passport’s information, etc. Then attaching passport + photo.
STEP 2: Pay the service fee and government fee online with your credit/debit card. After submitting your order and payment, you will receive a confirmation email for your visa order. We will then process your Vietnam E-visa and send it to you by email. You can receive the email within 3 business days.
STEP 3: Download the Vietnam E-visa and print it out. You need to show the E-visa on arrival.
Click here https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ and begin your process. After you are done, submit your form and wait for your visa to arrive.
Remember that in case you need extra assistance to fill your application, we have a support service that you can contact anytime through email info@vietnamimmigration.com , including holidays.
9/ IS IT POSSIBLE TO EXTEND THE STAY IN VIETNAM FOR PHILIPPINE BEYOND WHAT E-VISA PERMITS?
After entering Vietnam with an E-visa, Philippine can request an agency or organization in Vietnam sponsor your stay. They can apply a new visa on your behalf at the Vietnam Immigration Department. The rule for extending Vietnam E-visa for Philippine passport can change time by time, so you should contact us to get update if you have inquiry.
10/ DO PHILIPPINE HAVE TO ENTER VIETNAM ON THE EXACT DATE SPECIFIED IN E-VISA APPLICATION?
The validity period of your E-visa starts from the date specified in your approved E-visa document. In that case, you can easily enter Vietnam on any date within this validity period. However, please note that your visa will be expired at exact date specified in E-visa no matter which date you enter.
11/ CAN PHILIPPINE ENTER VIETNAM AT DIFFERENT ENTRY PORT SHOWED IN E-VISA?
No, you can’t. When Vietnam E-visa is granted, Philippine people can only enter through the entry port which specified in E-visa approval. Therefore, please carefully choose the exact one which you will enter through.
Until now, Philippine passport holder can choose one of below entry ports and put it in E-visa application form:
International airports
Landports
Seaports
12/ MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION PHILIPPINE NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING VIETNAM E-VISA
The Vietnam E-visa is a Single Entry visa.
The Vietnam E-visa has a 30 days in Total limit from the proposed date of entry indicated on the application.
Travelers who want to visit Vietnam must hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond the period of their intended stay.
Once the first 30 days of your visa have passed, a visa renewal is necessary. In accordance with national law, E-visa holders in Vietnam may be issued a new visa if an authorized Vietnamese organization or individual requests a foreigner’s entry, exit, transit through, and/or residence in Vietnam.
Minors with their own passport must complete a full E-visa application. Minors aged 14 and under who are included on their parents’ passport must be included on their parent’s E-visa application.
Applicants are required to carry a hard copy of their E-visa at all times during their stay.
13/ HOW DOES THE VIETNAM E-VISA LOOK LIKE?
Here below is a sample of Vietnam E-visa. It is an PDF file which contain all required information for visa.
14/ WHAT SHOULD PHILIPPINE DO IF THEY MAKE A MISTAKE/ ERROR IN VIETNAM E-VISA APPLICATION?
When applying Vietnam e-visa on our application page, please contact us if you have any questions. If you realize you made a mistake when entering your data online, then please contact our customer service representatives as soon as possible to assist you. We are always available through email info@vietnamimmigration.com
15/ HOW TO CHECK VIETNAM E-VISA STATUS FOR PHILIPPINE?
After applying Vietnam E-visa successfully, Philippine citizens will receive E-visa registration code. This code will be used to track Vietnam e-visa order. In case you don’t know how to check your Vietnam E-visa status, you also can contact us.
We just shared all information related to Vietnam E-visa for Philippine passport holders. If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, just focus on the information above to get Vietnam E-visa. All procedures are simplified, and Philippine also can expedite the process to get Vietnam E-visa urgently.
