Dental Tourism
Vietnam E-Visa Guide for Hoi An Dental Tourists: Step-by-Step 2026
Most visitors to Vietnam use the e-visa. How Hoi An dental patients should approach it: the official portal, current rules for your passport, and common mistakes.
Most visitors to Vietnam use the e-visa. Rules change, so check the current rules for your passport before you book flights or treatment. This guide does not state a visa duration, fee or exemption, because those change; the official portal is the place to check them.
SmileJet lists one dental clinic in Hoi An: An Tam Smile (Nha khoa thẩm mỹ An Tâm Smile), at 536 Hai Ba Trung. It is about 1.2 km north of the old-town centre, on the road towards Tan An and An Bang beach, not inside the old town. An Tam Smile is a featured partner on SmileJet, which is a commercial listing relationship and not a clinical endorsement.
Who needs a Vietnam e-visa
Whether you need a visa, and which kind, depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter without a visa for short stays; most visitors use the e-visa. Check the current rules for your passport on the official government portal or with a Vietnamese embassy before you book.
Where to apply
Apply only through the Vietnamese government's official e-visa portal, run by the Immigration Department. Third-party sites often charge more to submit the same application, and some are scams.
What you need before you start
- Your passport, with enough validity left under the current rules.
- A clear scan or photo of the passport photo page.
- A recent passport-style photo meeting the portal's requirements.
- Your planned entry and exit dates.
- Your accommodation address in Vietnam.
- Your entry and exit points. Da Nang airport is the nearest airport to Hoi An.
Step-by-step application
- Open the official e-visa portal and choose the application for foreigners.
- Fill in your personal details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload your passport scan and photo.
- Enter your dates, entry and exit points, purpose of visit and accommodation address.
- Check every field before you submit.
- Pay the fee shown on the official portal.
- Save your application code, check the status, and print or save the e-visa once it is issued.
Entering Vietnam at Da Nang airport
Show your passport and e-visa at immigration. Hoi An is about 30 km south of central Da Nang. No pickup or transfer is on record for An Tam Smile; ask SmileJet before you travel whether the clinic can help with transport.
Common e-visa mistakes
- Photo problems: wrong background, glasses, or a blurred image.
- Unclear passport scan: reflections or fingers covering text.
- Name mismatch: the name must match your passport exactly.
- Wrong entry point: enter the airport or border you will actually use.
- Not enough passport validity: check the current requirement.
Planning visas around treatment
Crowns and veneers usually fit in one stay of about a week. An implant needs two visits 3 to 6 months apart, because the implant has to bond with the bone before the crown goes on, so you may need to check visa rules for each trip. Check how long your e-visa allows you to stay before you fix treatment dates, and give SmileJet the length of your stay when you ask.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an e-visa take, and what does it cost?
Processing times and fees change. Check them on the official government portal before you apply.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Check the current rules for your passport before you travel; do not rely on arranging a visa at the airport.
Will one e-visa cover two implant visits?
An implant needs two visits 3 to 6 months apart. Check the current e-visa rules for each trip.
More Hoi An guides
- How to plan a dental trip to Hoi An
- Extending your central Vietnam dental holiday
- Dental tourism in Hoi An: the complete guide
To ask An Tam Smile a question or get a written quote, message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger. We pass your question to the clinic, send back its answer and confirm the appointment.
Disclaimer: This article is general information, not medical advice. SmileJet is an information and booking service, not a healthcare provider. Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote for your own case applies to you.
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