Vietnam E-Visa Guide for Hoi An Dental Tourists: Step-by-Step 2026

Every adult traveller from Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the EU, and Canada needs a visa to enter Vietnam. The e-visa is the simplest option for dental tourists: USD 25, applied online, valid 90 days, multiple entry, processed in 3 to 5 working days. This guide walks you through the official portal, common pitfalls, and what to do if your treatment ends up running longer than your visa.

For context: most international dental patients flying to central Vietnam are treated at Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang (preferred for complex cases, with complimentary Hoi An hotel transfers) or An Tam Smile Dental Clinic Hoi An (for simpler treatment in the Ancient Town). Both are within 30 minutes of Da Nang International Airport (DAD), where you will land and present your e-visa.

Who needs a Vietnam e-visa

Vietnam currently grants e-visas to passport holders from over 80 countries, including:

• Australia, New Zealand
• United States, Canada
• United Kingdom, Ireland
• All EU member states
• Hong Kong (SAR passport)
• Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore

Some ASEAN nationals (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines) have visa exemptions for short stays of 30 days or less, which suits some shorter dental trips. Confirm your specific passport requirements at the official portal.

Where to apply (the only official site)

The official Vietnam e-visa portal is evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. This is the government immigration department's site. Apply only here.

Avoid third-party sites that mark up the fee to USD 50 to 100. They simply submit your application to the same official portal but charge for the convenience. Some are scams. The real fee is USD 25, paid by Visa or Mastercard at the official site.

What you need before you start

• Passport. Valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date from Vietnam, with at least 2 blank pages.
• Passport scan. Photo or scan of the bio page (the page with your photo). PDF, JPG, or PNG, under 2 MB.
• Photo. Recent passport-style photo, 4 cm by 6 cm, white background, no glasses, neutral expression. Under 2 MB.
• Travel dates. Your planned entry and exit dates from Vietnam. The e-visa is valid for 90 days from your chosen entry date.
• Accommodation address in Vietnam. Your Hoi An or Da Nang hotel name and address.
• Entry and exit ports. For Hoi An dental tourists, this is almost always Da Nang International Airport (DAD) for both entry and exit.
• Credit or debit card. Visa or Mastercard for the USD 25 fee.

Step-by-step application

1. Go to evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn and click 'For foreigners'.
2. Read the introduction page and select your nationality.
3. Fill in personal details: full name (exactly as on passport), date of birth, place of birth, nationality, religion (optional), passport number, expiry date.
4. Upload your passport bio page scan and your passport photo.
5. Enter requested entry date, exit date, port of entry (Da Nang Airport), port of exit (Da Nang Airport), purpose of visit (Tourism), and accommodation address.
6. Review every field. Spelling errors are the #1 reason for rejection.
7. Pay the USD 25 fee.
8. Save your registration code from the confirmation screen — you will need this to check status and download the visa.
9. Wait 3 to 5 working days. You will receive an email when the e-visa is approved.
10. Download the PDF e-visa, print 2 copies (one for arrival, one as backup), and bring them in your carry-on bag.

How to enter Vietnam at Da Nang Airport

On arrival at Da Nang International Airport, your e-visa is presented at the immigration counter alongside your passport. The officer will check the e-visa is valid for the date of arrival and stamp your passport. The whole process takes 5 to 15 minutes after you reach the desk.

From the airport, taxis to Hoi An are USD 17 to 25, Grab cars are USD 12 to 18, and pre-arranged hotel transfers are USD 25 to 35. If you are headed to Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang for an early appointment, the clinic offers complimentary transfers from Hoi An hotels for every appointment, but for the first arrival, get to your hotel and rest.

Common e-visa rejection reasons

• Photo issues. Background not white, glasses worn, low resolution, or face not centred. Use a passport-style photo taken in the last 6 months.
• Passport scan unclear. Reflection on the bio page or fingers covering text. Take a clean, flat scan.
• Passport expiring within 6 months. Vietnam requires 6 months of validity beyond your departure. Renew if needed.
• Misspelt name. Your name on the application must match your passport exactly, including hyphens and middle names.
• Mismatched entry and exit ports. If you select Hanoi as port of entry but actually fly into Da Nang, you can be denied entry. Match your flight booking.

Rejected applications can be re-submitted, but the USD 25 fee is non-refundable. Get it right the first time.

What if my treatment runs over 90 days?

The e-visa is valid for 90 days. Most dental treatment fits comfortably inside this window, even for All-on-4 patients who return for a second visit (you simply use the multiple-entry feature, or apply for a new e-visa for the second visit). For full-mouth rehabilitation that requires more than 90 days in-country, you have three options:

1. Apply for a single 90-day visit and a follow-up 90-day visit several months apart (most common).
2. Apply for a Vietnam tourist visa (DL) at a Vietnamese embassy in your home country before flying. Allows longer stays but requires more paperwork.
3. Extend the e-visa in Vietnam through an authorised travel agent. Possible but expensive and not always granted.

Talk to your treatment coordinator at Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang or An Tam Smile Dental Clinic Hoi An during your initial consultation about timeline and visa logistics. They have helped many international patients plan two-visit treatments inside the 90-day e-visa.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can I get an e-visa?

Standard processing is 3 to 5 working days. Some private agents claim 24 to 48 hour expedited processing for an extra fee, but the official portal does not offer guaranteed expedited service.

Can I apply on arrival at Da Nang Airport?

No. The e-visa must be applied for online before you board your flight. Visa-on-arrival exists only for certain emergency cases pre-arranged with a Vietnamese embassy.

Is the e-visa multiple entry?

Yes since August 2023. You can leave and re-enter Vietnam multiple times within the 90-day validity. Useful if you combine your dental trip with a side trip to Cambodia or Laos.

Can my partner who is not having dental work apply for the same e-visa?

Each adult applies separately for their own e-visa. The fee is USD 25 per person. Children under 14 included on a parent's passport apply with the parent in some cases.

What happens if my flight is delayed beyond my e-visa start date?Your e-visa is valid for entry on or after your stated entry date and remains valid until the stated exit date or 90 days from entry, whichever is sooner. A delayed flight that arrives a day later is fine. Arriving before your stated entry date is not allowed.

Do I need extra documents at the airport beyond the e-visa?

You should carry your printed e-visa PDF, your passport, your return or onward ticket, and proof of accommodation in Vietnam. Customs occasionally asks. Have it ready.

Is it safe to enter my passport details on the official portal?

Yes, evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn is the official government site. Avoid third-party sites that may handle your data unsafely.

Once your e-visa is sorted, the next step is choosing your clinic. Compare Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang for complex cases or An Tam Smile Dental Clinic Hoi An for simpler treatment in the Ancient Town.