EVisa is one of the methods for foreigners who wish to enter Vietnam, especially after August 15, 2023, all applicants are eligible to apply for e-visa regardless of their entry purposes and nationalities.
With Evisa, you will no longer have to visit Vietnam Embassies but your paperwork would be issued electronically by the Vietnam Immigration Department. The visa validity also changed to up to 90 days for single or multiple entries.
However, many foreigners are said to struggle with the Online Service Portal mostly due to the lack of understanding of Vietnam’s administrative requirements. That being said, let us walk you through some common mistakes leading to application rejection so that you can travel to Vietnam without hassle.
1. Input typos or wrong information
After filling out an online form, applicants often get too tired to double-check their application, which in turn may unfortunately leave some typos or even wrong data, and eventually get rejected.
Therefore, it is advised to keep your application information on another online document such as Microsoft Word or Notes (Macbook), and you only need to copy and paste the information to the official website when you are ready. You can also download the PDF file to review in only one document!
2. Unqualified passport and/or portrait photos
Another error that leads to an unsuccessful application is not being aware of the photos’ requirements, according to the report of the Vietnamese Government. Here’s a detailed guide on Vietnam passport and portrait photos that you can refer to:
Passport photo: Passport is valid for at least 06 months from the entry date and has 02 blank pages. Photos are clear, not blurry.
Portrait photo:
3. Inconsistent data details
It often occurs when applicants type different information from the details on their official passport. Despite the passport page being displayed above, individuals may still input inaccurate details such as missing full names, reversed name order, incorrect date of birth, and wrong passport numbers.
Since they also submit the passport photo, the authority in charge may issue an eVisa for them without a problem but foreigners are likely to get denial at Vietnam entry ports due to the unmatched information. Hence, it is crucial to ensure accurate data entry and thoroughly review the form before submission.
4. Wrong date format
The date format can be completely different from country to country. In British English, the correct order is dd/mm/yyyy and it is the other way around in American English, mm/dd/yyyy.
Please make sure to pay attention to the note below each field in the Vietnam eVisa application form, the date format is explicitly indicated as dd/mm/yyyy. This mistake commonly occurs in fields such as date of birth, passport date, and expected date of entry. This is significant as airlines may not allow your boarding with an incorrect visa date unless a new visa is obtained.
5. No checking the status after submitting the application
A lot of foreigners are not proactive enough to check their application’s status on the website or they might assume that the result will be automatically delivered to the provided email.
However, in order to be prepared for any mishaps, at least after three working days, it is essential to manually verify the approval status of your application. You can reapply or even proceed to buy an airline ticket for your trip to Vietnam.
6. Apply too close to the departure date
Applicants should request for a visa to enter Vietnam before their expected arrival date at the Vietnam ports; besides, submitting too late may cause panic and the longer processing time compared to their plan as the substantial volume of daily applications.
Therefore, our recommended time is 1 month before the departure date to Vietnam. You can even reach out to Vietnam visa agencies for the most detailed advice on your case.
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7. Skip applying for their children
When applying for an eVisa, you will encounter the option: "Under 14 years old accompanying child(ren) included in your passport (if any)." It's important to clarify that this option is applicable only if your children's names are included in your passport. If your children possess their own passports, they must obtain a separate visa, similar to adults.
Some parents may be unaware of this and include their children's names on the same visa application, even when the children have their own passports. This implies that your children do not have a valid visa and will be unable to board the plane.With these tips in mind, it is now possible for travelers to easily obtain an eVisa and enjoy their trip to Vietnam!
