{"id":31842,"date":"2025-10-06T22:51:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnamdiscovery.com\/?page_id=31842"},"modified":"2025-12-31T08:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T01:46:25","slug":"visa-on-arrival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vietnamdiscovery.com\/vietnam-visa-on-arrival\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Visa on Arrival: Still Available in 2026? Who Can Apply?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a visa type that allows travelers to apply online before flying and get the visa stamped upon arrival<\/strong> at one of Vietnam\u2019s international airports. In other words, you don\u2019t need to visit an embassy or consulate \u2014 everything starts online and ends at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of visa was introduced years ago as a flexible and time-saving solution for travelers entering Vietnam by air. It quickly became a favorite among international visitors \u2014 especially those booking last-minute flights, joining group tours, or staying for an extended period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With VOA, the process is also quite straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. You fill out an online application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. You receive a visa approval letter by email, issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You print this letter, present it upon landing, and pay the stamping fee at the airport counter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Finally, you receive your visa stamp \u2014 and enter Vietnam smoothly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For many years, this method was considered the go-to option for foreign travelers who didn\u2019t want to spend days visiting embassies or dealing with paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, since the introduction of the nationwide Vietnam E-Visa system – <\/strong>and especially after its expansion in August 2023, when it became available to all nationalities and territories – travelers have been asking: \u201cIs Visa on Arrival still available in 2026, or is it now replaced by the E-Visa?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Is Vietnam Visa on Arrival Still Available in 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The short answer is yes<\/strong> \u2014 but only in limited cases<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The traditional VOA process technically remains in place, but in practice, it has been almost entirely replaced by the Vietnam E-Visa system, which is simpler and cheaper.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As of 2026, the Vietnam Immigration Department primarily issues E-Visas for all travelers, regardless of their nationality. That means most foreign visitors can easily apply online for an up-to-90-day visa, single or multiple entries <\/strong>without needing any pre-approval letter or on-arrival stamping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Still, Visa on Arrival is not completely gone<\/strong>. It\u2019s now reserved for special or urgent situations<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n