8 Common Vietnam E-visa Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Below is a compilation of the most frequent errors foreigners encounter when self-applying for a Vietnam E-visa. 

1. Personal Information Errors (Full Name)

This is the most common mistake due to differing naming conventions between countries:

• Incorrect Order: Swapping “Surname” and “Given Name”.
• ICAO Compliance: The E-visa requires information to match the ICAO line (the machine-readable zone at the bottom of the passport page) exactly.
• Missing Middle Names: Many applicants only enter their first and last names, omitting the middle name, which leads to airport.

2. Date Format Errors

• The Vietnam E-visa system strictly uses the DD/MM/YYYY (Day/Month/Year) format.
• Many foreigners are accustomed to the MM/DD/YYYY format, leading to incorrect entries for dates of birth or passport expiration dates.

3. Inaccurate Passport Information

• Passport Number: Mistyping characters (e.g., confusing the number 0 with the letter O, or the number 1 with the letter I).
• Validity: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry.

4. Selecting the Wrong Port of Entry

This is a critical error because the E-visa is only valid at the specific checkpoint registered:

• Airport Confusion: Selecting the wrong provincial airport (e.g., wanting to go to Ho Chi Minh City but selecting a different airport).
• Route Changes: If you register to enter via Noi Bai Airport but change your flight to land in Da Nang, immigration officers will not accept your existing E-visa.
• Administrative Changes: Always check the latest list of authorized ports from the Ministry of Public Security, especially following any provincial mergers or administrative adjustments.

(List updated from the Ministry of Public Security – Vietnam Immigration Department, lists here)

5. Substandard Photos

• Portrait Photo: Wearing sunglasses, glare on the face, non-white backgrounds, or using a photo that is too old.
• Passport Scan: Images with cut-off corners, blurry information, or flash glare obscuring the ICAO line.

6. Incorrect Purpose of Entry

• Selecting “Tourism” when the actual purpose is “Business” or vice-versa.
• Any discrepancy between the declared purpose and your supporting documents (if inspected) can cause complications.

7. Applying Too Late

• While standard processing is often cited as 3 working days, delays are common during holidays or system overloads.
• If your application is marked as “Amended” (requiring corrections), the processing time restarts from the beginning, which may lead to missed flights.

8. Payment Failures

Paying the fee without receiving a Registration Code or inadvertently using scam websites that mimic the government’s official portal.

Emergency Vietnam E-visa Support at Joey Visa Vietnam

To avoid these common mistakes and save time, you can utilize the Emergency Vietnam Visa service from Joey Visa Vietnam. We provide high-speed solutions for all nationalities, delivering priority assistance for tight schedules with minimal paperwork.

• Complete all required forms according to immigration standards.
• Continuous monitoring of your application status.
• Expedited processing for the earliest possible results.

Below is the price list for expedited Vietnam visa services. Register now: 

Visa Type	Processing Time	Fee (Incl. Gov fee & 8% VAT)	Action
90-day, Single Entry	7-10 working days (Standard)	45 USD	Register Now
	Urgent 3 days (Mon-Fri)	64 USD
	Urgent 2 days (Mon-Fri)	74 USD
	Urgent 1 day (Mon-Fri)	94 USD
	Urgent 4 hours (Mon-Fri, 12:00 or 18:00)	104 USD
	Emergency Visa (Mon-Fri, from 60 minutes)	224 USD
90-day, Multiple Entry	7-10 working days (Standard)	70 USD	Register Now
	Urgent 3 days (Mon-Fri)	89 USD
	Urgent 2 days (Mon-Fri)	99 USD
	Urgent 1 day (Mon-Fri)	119 USD
	Urgent 4 hours (Mon-Fri, 12:00 or 18:00)	129 USD
	Emergency Visa (Mon-Fri, from 60 minutes)	249 USD

Note: These rates apply to Standard Nationalities. Additional surcharges apply to citizens of Turkey, Egypt, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka.

The processing time is calculated from the moment we receive your completed documents and payment 

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding your Vietnam visa application, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Contact Joey Visa Vietnam today for expert support and immediate assistance! 

Hotline (Available on WhatsApp, Zalo): +84 343 470 507 (Head Office) or +84 357 802 768 (Joey – Hotline).