Vietnam eVisa for Nepali 2026 Online Application Process Guide

Online application — portal walkthrough for the Vietnam evisa visa

1. Account creation — passport number plus email; verification link arrives in seconds.
2. Form fill — personal details, evisa purpose, intended travel dates, accommodation, travel insurance.
3. Document upload — passport scan, photo to spec, financial proof, flight + hotel confirmations. Sizes typically 200KB-2MB JPG/PDF.
4. Fee payment — most Vietnam portals accept Visa/Mastercard internationally. Receipt downloads as PDF.
5. Tracking and decision — dashboard shows status; e-visa PDF arrives by email on approval.

For sticker variants, the online portal usually books a follow-up biometrics slot at the application centre — keep the PDF appointment letter and arrive 15 minutes early.

Quick facts

Visa type	Vietnam e-Visa (Single Entry)
Stay duration	Up to 90 days (specify on application).
Validity	Up to 90 days.
Entries	Single.
Processing time	3–5 working days.
Embassy / centre	Online — evisa.gov.vn (e-Visa, primary route)
Address (Kathmandu)	Honorary Consulate handles legalisation only — visa applications go via e-Visa portal. Full Embassy is in New Delhi: D-25 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, +91-11-2687-9852.
Hours	Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 by appointment. Established 23 October 2016.
Online portal	https://evisa.gov.vn (English) · https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (alternative URL)
Last verified	2026-04-25

Important notes for Nepali applicants

• Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
• Nepalis MUST apply for e-Visa online — NO visa-free entry. VOA available only with pre-approval letter from a Vietnam visa agency.
• Vietnam expanded e-Visa to ALL nationalities (including Nepal) on 15 Aug 2023. Single OR multiple entry, up to 90 days.
• Passport must have 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
• e-Visa cost: USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry (each up to 90 days).
• Processing 3–5 working days; expedited 1–2 days via agencies.

Documents required for the Vietnam evisa visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages)	Yes	JPEG.
Portrait photo (4 × 6 cm, white background, no glasses)	Yes	JPEG.
Email + payment card	Yes
Travel dates + entry/exit ports	Yes
Accommodation address in Vietnam	Yes
Return ticket + travel itinerary	Recommended	Recommended.

How to apply for the Vietnam evisa visa from Nepal

Apply online at evisa.gov.vn; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.

1. Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
2. Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
3. Book the appointment at https://evisa.gov.vn (English) · https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (alternative URL) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
4. Submit in person at Online — evisa.gov.vn (e-Visa, primary route) (Honorary Consulate handles legalisation only — visa applications go via e-Visa portal. Full Embassy is in New Delhi: D-25 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, +91-11-2687-9852.). Arrive 15 minutes early.
5. Pay the fee (Online debit/credit card; cash USD for VOA stamping fee.).
6. Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
7. Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Vietnam evisa visa applications

• Document checklist tailored to the evisa purpose — exactly what the Vietnam embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
• Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
• Appointment booking at Online — evisa.gov.vn (e-Visa, primary route) in Kathmandu.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
• Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Vietnam evisa visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-VN files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

1. Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Vietnam missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Vietnam embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
2. Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
3. Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Vietnam mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
4. Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
5. Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Vietnam embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Vietnam

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Vietnam, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

• Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
• Confirmed return ticket in your name — Vietnam immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
• Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
• Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
• Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
• Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Vietnam after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Vietnam embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Honorary Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam — Kathmandu

152 Rani Devi Marg, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal

Phone

+977 1 4002315

Email

[email protected]

Hours

Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 by appointment. Established 23 October 2016.

Website

https://www.vietnamconsulate.org.np

Online — evisa.gov.vn (e-Visa, primary route)

Honorary Consulate handles legalisation only — visa applications go via e-Visa portal. Full Embassy is in New Delhi: D-25 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, +91-11-2687-9852.

Related Yatra resources

• Vietnam visa overview for Nepali citizens — full embassy + concierge page.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
• Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Honorary Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam — Kathmandu portal and Online — evisa.gov.vn (e-Visa, primary route). Embassy data was last verified on 2026-04-25 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-05. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.