Ready to head to Vietnam but realized just before takeoff that you don’t have a visa? Or is your E-visa application stuck in processing with no end in sight? We completely understand this anxiety. Whether it’s an urgent business trip or a missed application detail, you can turn the situation around in just a few hours through professional Vietnam express visa services.
This guide provides a detailed breakdown of how to obtain a Vietnam visa at the last minute, ensuring you board your flight smoothly and avoid the nightmare of travel delays.
Why Choose Emergency Visa Services?
Typically, a Vietnam E-visa takes 3–5 working days to process. If you encounter the following situations, it is highly recommended to apply for express service immediately:
- Imminent Departure: Less than 24 hours until boarding, and the visa has not been issued.
- Data Errors: Incorrect passport number, name, or date of birth on your current visa, preventing boarding.
- Application Stuck: The official website status shows “Pending” for an extended period without updates.
- Spontaneous Travel: Sudden business tasks or family emergencies requiring immediate travel to Vietnam.
Option 1: Expedited Processing for “Already Applied” E-visas
If you have already submitted an application on the official website and paid the 25/50 USD fee, but the status is stuck at “Processing,” we can request priority review from the Immigration Department for you.
1. Fee Schedule (Categorized by Arrival Airport)
Note: This fee is for the “Expedition Service” only and does not include the 25/50 USD government fee you have already paid.
| Processing Time | Service Fee | Application Deadline (Vietnam Time GMT+7) |
| 1 Working Hour | 195 USD | Before 11:00 AM or 17:00 PM |
| 2 Working Hours | 170 USD | Before 10:00 AM or 15:00 PM |
| 4 Working Hours | 120 USD | Before 08:15 AM or 14:00 PM |
| 8 Working Hours | 100 USD | Before 16:00 PM (Next day noon pickup) |
| 2 Working Days | 80 USD | Before 14:00 PM |
Apply for the Boost Service here: https://www.vietnam-visa.in/boost-your-e-visa-application-form/
Option 2: New Application for “Emergency E-visa”
If you have not yet applied for any visa and require a stay of up to 90 days, please choose this option. This fee includes the government regulatory fee.
Fee Schedule (Including Government Fees)
| Processing Time | Single Entry | Multiple Entry | Pickup/Remarks |
| 1 Working Hour | 230 USD | 280 USD | Quick pickup within 1 hour |
| 2 Working Hours | 210 USD | 240 USD | Quick pickup within 2 hours |
| 4 Working Hours | 170 USD | 210 USD | Afternoon or next morning pickup |
| 8 Working Hours | 150 USD | 190 USD | Depends on application time slot |
Apply for a New Emergency E-visa here: https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/
Required Documents Checklist
To ensure your visa is issued smoothly within 1–4 hours, please prepare clear photos or scans of the following:
- Passport Bio Page: Must be fully visible without obstruction; minimum 3 months validity remaining.
- Portrait Photo: Taken within 6 months, white background, no glasses.
- Intended Entry Date and Airport.
- Address of your first night’s hotel in Vietnam.
- Emergency Contact Info: Name, phone number, and relationship to the applicant.
- E-visa Registration Code: (Required for Option 1 only).
💡 Expert Tips: Final Checks Before Departure
- Operating Hour Restrictions: The Vietnam Immigration Department is closed on weekends (Saturday, Sunday) and Vietnamese public holidays. If you discover a problem on Friday night, express service may not be processed until Monday morning.
- Must be Outside Vietnam: You must be outside of Vietnam to apply for an E-visa. For a “Visa Run,” you must exit the country first, obtain the new visa, and then re-enter.
- Fees are Non-refundable: Once the application is submitted to the government, fees are non-refundable regardless of approval status.
- Time Zone Notice: Vietnam time is 1 hour behind Taiwan/HK/Macau/Beijing (GMT+7).
24/7 Emergency Contact Channels
If you are currently stuck at the airport counter or need a visa within a few hours, please contact our professional consultants immediately:
- LINE/WeChat: vietnam-visa
- Email: info@vietnam-visa.tw