About this website. VietNam Visa Korea is a private, independent visa information and support service. We are not the Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul, the Vietnam Immigration Department or any government agency. South Korean citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days; for longer stays, and for most other nationalities living in Korea, you can apply for a Vietnam e-visa (up to 90 days) yourself on the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) and pay only the government fee (US$25 single entry / US$50 multiple entry). If you use our support service, our service fee is charged separately and shown before payment. Consular procedures for Vietnamese citizens are handled by the Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul; this page is a reference guide only.
Short answer: Most delays and refusals of Vietnam e-visas are caused by simple form errors. Applicants from South Korea most often get the name order, the 45-day visa-free limit and the entry airport wrong. Apply on the official portal, evisa.gov.vn; the government fee is US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry.
7 common mistakes
- Surname and given name swapped: enter both exactly as in the machine-readable zone of your passport, including spaces.
- Planning more than 45 days visa-free: Korean citizens get 45 days; longer stays need an e-visa before departure.
- Wrong entry airport: enter through the airport you declared (Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang…). Re-check after flight changes.
- Arrival before the e-visa start date.
- Unsuitable photo: glasses, shadows, selfies or cropped heads. See photo and passport scan requirements.
- Passport validity: at least 6 months after arrival is recommended.
- Look-alike websites: the official address ends in .gov.vn.
Before you apply
- Colour scan of the passport data page, all corners visible, no glare
- Recent photo, plain light background
- Exact dates and entry airport
- First address in Vietnam (a hotel is fine)
Short on time?
The official e-visa usually takes about 3 working days; Vietnam is 2 hours behind Korea. Our support service offers Normal (3–5 working days), Urgent (2–3 working days) and Emergency (4–8 working hours) processing. The service fee is shown separately from the government fee before you pay, and approval is decided by Vietnam Immigration. See urgent visa options.
FAQ
Is the fee refunded if my e-visa is refused?
No. Fix the error and submit a new application.