# Vietnam visa for Nepali citizens

> Vietnam visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Vietnam as tourists use the Vietnam e-Visa. Processing time: 3–5 working days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.

- **Visa route (tourist):** eVisa — visa on arrival also listed (Vietnam VOA (with Pre-Approval Letter))
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/vietnam
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Honorary Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam — Kathmandu
- **Address:** 152 Rani Devi Marg, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
- **Phone:** +977 1 4002315
- **Email:** vietnam.consulate.np@gmail.com
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 by appointment. Established 23 October 2016.
- **Application centre:** 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.
- **Online portal:** https://evisa.gov.vn (English) · https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (alternative URL)
- **Payment:** Online debit/credit card; cash USD for VOA stamping fee.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Vietnam e-Visa (Single Entry)

**Purpose:** Tourism, business, family visit.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days (specify on application).
**Validity:** Up to 90 days.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 3–5 working days.
**How to apply:** Apply online at evisa.gov.vn; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.

**Required documents:**

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

**Notes:**
- No extension — re-apply for new visa.

### Multi-Entry — Vietnam e-Visa (Multiple Entry)

**Purpose:** Tourism, business, repeat visits.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry / 90 days total within validity.
**Validity:** Up to 90 days.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 3–5 working days.

**Required documents:**

- Same as single-entry e-Visa

**Notes:**
- Useful for cross-border combos (Vietnam–Cambodia–Vietnam etc.).

### Visa on Arrival — Vietnam VOA (with Pre-Approval Letter)

**Purpose:** Tourism / business via approval letter (arrival by air only).
**Stay duration:** 30 / 90 days.
**Validity:** Per approval letter.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 2–3 working days for letter.
**How to apply:** Via Vietnam visa agency (issues approval letter from Vietnam Immigration Dept); show at boarding + at airport.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, 2 photos
- Approval letter printout
- NA1 entry/exit form
- USD cash for stamping

**Notes:**
- Eligible airports: Tan Son Nhat (HCMC), Noi Bai (Hanoi), Da Nang, Cam Ranh, Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Lien Khuong (Da Lat), Can Tho, Phu Quoc.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- 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.
- Photo: 4 × 6 cm, white background, no glasses, JPEG.
- Photo of full passport bio-page in JPEG also required.
- All 33 international ports of entry accept e-Visa (8 airports, 16 land, 9 sea).
- e-Visa is NOT extendable in-country — must exit and re-apply.
- Multiple-entry e-Visa allowed since 90-day expansion (Aug 2023).
- Application non-refundable on rejection.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Vietnam visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Multi Entry, Visa on Arrival). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Portrait photo (4 × 6 cm, white background, no glasses); Email + payment card; Travel dates + entry/exit ports; Accommodation address in Vietnam.
3. **Submit at Online — evisa.gov.vn (e-Visa, primary route)** — Apply online at evisa.gov.vn; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 3–5 working days. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Vietnam as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Vietnam for tourism use the Vietnam e-Visa (Single Entry), which allows a stay of up to 90 days (specify on application).

### How long does a Vietnam tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

3–5 working days.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Vietnam on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days (specify on application) (Vietnam e-Visa (Single Entry)).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Vietnam tourist visa?

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

### What documents are required for a Vietnam tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Portrait photo (4 × 6 cm, white background, no glasses); Email + payment card; Travel dates + entry/exit ports; Accommodation address in Vietnam.

### Where is the Vietnam embassy in Nepal?

Honorary Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam — Kathmandu — 152 Rani Devi Marg, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal. Phone: +977 1 4002315. Applications are lodged 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.

### Is there an official online portal for the Vietnam visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://evisa.gov.vn.

### How is the Vietnam visa fee paid?

Online debit/credit card; cash USD for VOA stamping fee.

### Can Yatra For Fun help with a Vietnam visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Vietnam visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

- https://evisa.gov.vn — Vietnam government e-Visa portal
- https://www.vietnamconsulate.org.np — Honorary Consulate Kathmandu
- Vietnam 90-day e-Visa expansion announcement (Aug 2023)

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*