Vietnam e-Visa for citizens of Ireland: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Ireland apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Official fees from €24.
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Official fee
25-50 USD
Processing time
3 business days
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Vietnam visa from Ireland
Yes, Irish travellers need a visa for Vietnam. The tourist e-Visa, applied for online before departure, is the simplest route.
Irish nationals planning to explore Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay or Ho Chi Minh City) must obtain a visa before travelling. The official e-Visa is applied for entirely online through Vietnam's national immigration portal. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Irish citizens are not visa-exempt for Vietnam, so a tourist e-Visa is required. You apply online at evisa.gov.vn before departure. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
How much does an e-visa for Vietnam cost from Ireland?
25-50 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Vietnam really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government fee25-50 USD
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for an e-visa for Vietnam?
Documents required for an e-visa for Vietnam:
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport-style photo
- Passport bio page scan
Documents and fees
You will need an Irish passport valid for at least 6 months, a passport photo and a scan of the passport photo page, plus your address of stay in Vietnam. The fee and validity period are set by the official portal: check them when you apply, as they can change over time.
How to apply for an e-visa for Vietnam from Ireland
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
Apply through the official portal evisa.gov.vn: complete the form, upload a passport photo and the photo page of your passport, then pay online. On approval you download the e-Visa to print. Choose your entry point (airport, land or sea border) during the application.
Where do you apply for a visa for Vietnam from Ireland?
An e-visa for Vietnam is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Ireland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Ireland but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Vietnam take?
3 business days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing and tips
Submit your application several working days before departure to absorb any processing delay. Print the e-Visa and present it to immigration at the entry point you selected. Make sure your name and passport number match your passport exactly.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Refusals often stem from a passport valid for under 6 months, an application on an unofficial third-party site, or a data-entry error (name, date of birth, passport number). Arriving at an entry point different from the one listed on the e-Visa is another common mistake.
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Other visa types for Vietnam
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal (Immigration Department)
- Vietnam Immigration Department
- Department of Foreign Affairs: Travel Advice (Ireland)
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Online application for Vietnam, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Vietnam from Ireland?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
How much does a tourist visa for Vietnam cost?▾
The tourist visa costs between 25 and 50 USD in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How long does it take to get a visa for Vietnam?▾
Usual processing time: 3 business days. Allow some buffer before your departure.
What documents are required for a visa to Vietnam?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport valid 6 months, Passport-style photo, Passport bio page scan.
How do you apply for a visa for Vietnam from Ireland?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
How long can you stay in Vietnam?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Vietnam?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Vietnam offers among others: Long-stay business visa (DN1/DN2), Business e-Visa (DN), Work Permit (LD), Student visa (DH), Overseas Vietnamese 5-year TRC (Việt Kiều), Family visa (TT).
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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