The cost of a longer Vietnam stay is not just the visa application fee. If your lawful arrangements require leaving the country, transport, accommodation and time away can cost more than the official application itself.
A traveller's successful border trip is not a guarantee that the same arrangement will be suitable or approved for you. Plan around your nationality, purpose of stay and the permission actually granted.
What the official portal says
The Vietnam Immigration Department's e-visa portal, checked on 29 October 2026, states that e-visas may be valid for up to 90 days, for single or multiple entries. It lists USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry. The application fee is non-refundable if the visa is not granted, and the personal application route is for foreigners outside Vietnam.
These fees are not an all-inclusive long-stay package, and an e-visa does not by itself establish permission to work.
Price each component separately
| Component | How to budget it |
|---|---|
| Government application fee | Use the official fee for the applicable visa |
| International transport | Obtain a quote for the actual route and date |
| Destination entry requirements | Check any separate authorization and fees |
| Accommodation while away | Allow for the actual approval and travel schedule |
| Agency service | Request an itemized quote and identify what it excludes |
| Work disruption | Consider days when you cannot follow your normal routine |
Do not assume an advertised same-day service removes all approval or timing uncertainty. Check official conditions independently before paying a service provider.
Keep the budget arithmetic honest
If a lawful trip costs an illustrative USD 240 in total and is associated with a three-month planning period, its monthly equivalent is USD 80. That calculation does not mean the trip costs USD 80, nor does it establish permission to repeat it.
A multiple-entry visa also has a validity period. Leaving and returning should not be treated as automatically restarting a fresh maximum stay. Read the dates and conditions on the issued document.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Vietnam e-visa?
The official portal lists USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry at the check date. Confirm the current fee and your eligibility on the official site before applying.
Does a visa-run agency price include everything?
Do not assume so. Ask separately about application fees, transport, destination entry costs, accommodation and service charges. The agency's description is not a substitute for official immigration conditions.
Can I budget on repeated entries indefinitely?
No guaranteed right to repeated entry follows from a budget or another traveller's experience. Confirm an appropriate lawful route for your intended duration and activities, and keep flexibility for changes in your plans.
Related reading
- Moving to Vietnam: Budget Before Your First Paycheque
- Six Months in Southeast Asia: Calculate the Full Budget
- Hidden Costs of Moving to Southeast Asia: An Arrival Audit
- Vietnam guides
Reader discussions behind this guide
These discussions informed the questions addressed here. Personal accounts are not verified market prices; any hypothetical calculations in this article are labelled separately.
