Vietnam Visa 3 Months: 90-Day E-Visa Multiple Entry (2026)

This 90-day duration is the longest available through e-visa. Beyond that, you must either leave the country and apply again, or switch to a long-term visa (business, work) through an embassy or local sponsor.

0190-Day E-Visa: Single Entry or Multiple Entry

The Vietnam e-visa offers two options with a maximum duration of 90 days, which differ by the number of entries allowed:

• Single entry: you enter Vietnam once and can stay up to 90 consecutive days. If you leave the country (even for one day in Cambodia or Thailand), your e-visa is permanently consumed and you cannot return with this visa. Cost: 25 USD (approximately 23 €).
• Multiple entry: you can enter and exit Vietnam as many times as you wish during the 90-day validity period, provided you never exceed 90 cumulative days on Vietnamese territory. Cost: 50 USD (approximately 46 €).

Both options are requested on the same official portal. You simply check "single entry" or "multiple entry" when applying. The processing time is identical (3 working days normally), and the required documents are the same: passport valid 6 months, recent ID photo, and accommodation details in Vietnam.

If you don't plan any exits from the country during your 3 months, single entry is more economical. If you're considering a trip to a neighboring country (Angkor in Cambodia, Bangkok in Thailand) or if you're unsure of your plans, multiple entry offers more flexibility.

02What Happens If You Leave the Country with a Single-Entry E-Visa

With a 90-day single-entry e-visa, any exit from Vietnam permanently cancels your visa, even if you've only used part of the 90 days. Example: you enter on January 1st with a 90-day single-entry e-visa, you leave for Cambodia on January 15th, your e-visa is cancelled upon exit. To return to Vietnam, you'll need to apply for a new visa (e-visa or visa on arrival if eligible).

This rule applies to any exit, including:

• A tourist trip of a few days to a neighboring country.
• A visa run (voluntary exit to "reset" the day counter, a strategy that no longer works with single-entry e-visa).
• A connecting flight with exit from the international zone (rare, but if you physically leave Vietnam for a long layover, the visa is consumed).

If you have a single-entry e-visa and need to leave the country for an unforeseen reason, you lose your visa. You cannot "reactivate" it. The only solution is to apply for a new visa from abroad, which takes at least 3 days and costs another 25 USD (or more if you use a private service).

This is why the multiple-entry e-visa is recommended if you're not certain you'll stay in Vietnam without interruption for 3 months.

0390-Day Multiple-Entry E-Visa: How It Works

The 90-day multiple-entry e-visa allows you to enter and exit Vietnam as many times as you wish during the visa's validity period, provided the cumulative total of your days on Vietnamese territory does not exceed 90 days.

Concrete example:

• You obtain a 90-day multiple-entry e-visa valid from January 1st to March 31st, 2026.
• You enter Vietnam on January 1st, stay 30 days, exit on January 30th.
• You return on February 15th, stay 40 days, exit on March 26th.
• You've used 70 cumulative days. You can still return and stay a maximum of 20 days before March 31st.

The 90-day validity period begins on the date you indicate when applying ("intended date of entry"). This date can be up to 30 days after the application date. Once this 90-day period has elapsed, the visa expires, even if you haven't used all your days.

The cumulative day counter is managed by Vietnamese immigration through entry and exit stamps in your passport. At each entry, the officer checks how many days you have left. If you exceed 90 cumulative days, you're in an irregular situation (overstay), with fines and risk of being banned from the country.

The multiple-entry e-visa is particularly useful for:

• Travelers who want to explore Vietnam and neighboring countries (Cambodia, Laos, Thailand) over 3 months.
• Digital nomads testing Vietnam who want to keep the option to leave and return without reapplying.
• People who need to leave the country for unforeseen professional or family reasons.

04Application Procedure and Processing Time

The application for a 90-day e-visa (single or multiple entry) is done exclusively online on the official portal of Vietnamese immigration. You fill out a form, upload a passport photo and an ID photo, pay by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), and receive your e-visa by email within 3 working days normally (according to the official portal consulted in October 2026).

Steps:

1. Prepare a scan or clear photo of your passport's identity page (minimum 6 months validity from the intended entry date).
2. Prepare a recent ID photo (4x6 cm format, white background, no glasses).
3. Fill out the online form: surname, first name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, intended entry date, duration (90 days), type (single or multiple entry), entry point (airport, land border post), accommodation address in Vietnam.
4. Pay online (25 USD for single entry, 50 USD for multiple entry).
5. Note the application code provided after payment. It allows you to track the application progress on the site.
6. Receive the e-visa by email within 3 working days (sometimes longer during high-demand periods: Tet, summer holidays). Print it and present it upon arrival with your passport.

The official 3-working-day deadline is generally met, but it can extend to 5-7 days in case of application peaks or if your file requires verification (name close to a person banned from the country, error in the form). Apply at least 7 days before departure to avoid stress.

Entry rules depend on your nationality; the official portal is evisa.gov.vn. If you prefer someone to handle the application, visa-vietnam.app can do it. visa-vietnam.app is run by the same publisher as this site.

05Actual Cost and Comparison with Other Options

The official cost of the 90-day e-visa is 25 USD (single entry) or 50 USD (multiple entry), approximately 23 € or 46 € at the exchange rate of late 2026. This price includes Vietnamese immigration processing fees. There are no hidden fees if you go through the official portal.

If you use a private service (agency, third-party site), the cost is higher (generally 60 to 100 USD for a 90-day multiple-entry e-visa), but the service includes file verification, error management and sometimes customer support in French. This extra cost can be justified if you're not comfortable with online procedures or if you have a tight deadline.

Comparison with other visa options for a 3-month stay:

The 90-day multiple-entry e-visa is the simplest and most economical option for a 3-month stay with the possibility of exiting. The business visa is reserved for people with professional activity in Vietnam with a local sponsor (company, partner).

06Staying Beyond 90 Days: Renewal and Alternatives

The e-visa cannot be extended or renewed from Vietnam. If you want to stay more than 90 days, you have three options:

1. Leave the country and reapply for an e-visa: this is called a visa run. You leave Vietnam (by plane, bus or boat to Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore), you apply for a new e-visa from abroad, and you return. The minimum time is 3 days (e-visa processing), the cost is 25 or 50 USD per new visa, plus transportation and accommodation costs abroad. This strategy is legal, but it has its limits: Vietnamese immigration can refuse entry if it judges you're abusing the system (several consecutive e-visas without declared activity in Vietnam). See /blog/visa-run-vietnam for details.

2. Switch to a long-term visa (business, work, investor): if you have professional activity in Vietnam, you can apply for a DN (business) or LD (work) visa through a Vietnamese sponsor (company, partner, agent). These visas are valid for 3 months, 6 months, 1 year or more, with multiple entries. The cost is higher (200 to 600 USD depending on duration and agent), the processing time is 5 to 15 days, and you must provide documents justifying your activity (contract, invitation letter, business plan). See /blog/visa-business-vietnam for details.

3. Apply for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC): if you're married to a Vietnamese citizen, if you have a work contract of more than one year, or if you're investing in Vietnam, you can apply for a temporary residence card valid for 1 to 3 years. The procedure is long (1 to 2 months), the cost is high (500 to 1,500 USD depending on the case), and the conditions are strict. See /blog/temporary-residence-card-vietnam for details.

For a first 3-month stay, the 90-day multiple-entry e-visa is more than sufficient. If you want to stay longer, start by testing the country with this e-visa, then explore long-term visa options once there. You'll find specialized agents and lawyers in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang who can assist you. See /blog/renouveler-visa-vietnam for details on extensions and renewals.

07Key Takeaways

The 90-day Vietnam e-visa is the simplest option for a 3-month stay. Choose single entry (25 USD) if you're staying in Vietnam without interruption, or multiple entry (50 USD) if you plan to travel in the region. The application is done online on the official portal, the processing time is 3 working days, and the visa cannot be extended from Vietnam.

If you want to stay beyond 90 days, you'll need to either leave the country and reapply (visa run), or switch to a long-term visa through a Vietnamese sponsor. To prepare your stay, consult /blog/expatriation-vietnam and /blog/cout-de-la-vie-vietnam to estimate your budget on site.