Vietnam has opened E-visa program again for Russian passport holders after two year of closure due to Covid-19. Russian tourists and businessmen can follow these below information to apply and get Vietnam E-visa online. Let’s see the official guide for getting Vietnam E-visa for Russian citizens in this article.

Vietnam e-Visa is a simple, online visa approval process available to citizens of 82 countries. Payment and delivery of the e-Visa is done entirely online, and takes three working days. Russian passport holders are eligible for applying this type of visa, so Russian citizens can apply very conveniently.

1/ What is Vietnam e-Visa?

Vietnam e-Visa is one of several visa types offered by Vietnam Immigration Department to foreigners entering the country. The e-Visa is valid for 30 days, and single entry only. As of July 2020, Vietnam’s e-Visa is available to nationals of 82 countries, including Russian passport.

Russian citizens can apply directly for Vietnam e-Visas here: Vietnam e-Visa application Website https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/

2/ Vietnam e-Visa Requirements for Russian 

Before starting Vietnam e-visa application form, Russian need to have:

• A passport with six (6) months’ validity
• A photo in .jpg format of your full biographical passport page
• A personal photo in .jpg format (4×6, white background, without glasses)
• A valid international credit or debit card
• An email address for getting E-visa result
• Your entry and exit dates and entry and exit points/airports

3/ How to Apply Vietnam e-Visa for Russian passport holders online 

Russian citizens applying Vietnam e-visa can follow below guidance:

• Open the website for Vietnam e-Visa Application https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/
• Fill up all required information from your passport data page
• Fill up all required info regarding your trip
• Upload .jpg images of your passport data page and photo
• Fill up email address for getting visa result
• Pay the e-Visa fee using any of the payment methods offered
• Receive your registration code and wait for visa processing

4/ Where to Download Vietnam e-Visa for Russian

After applying for your e-Visa online, you’ll need to wait three working days for your visa to be released. Right after applying visa successfully, you will receive email confirmation with your visa order code. After processing time, you may search for your visa by the visa registration code.

Besides, the E-visa will be sent to your email after it’s approved. Therefore, you can check and download Vietnam E-visa through email.

5/ How to Use e-Visa in Vietnam for Russian

Vietnam e-Visa for Russian is valid for entry at any of 33 international checkpoints within the country, including eight international airports. For the full list of airports, seaports and border crossings where the e-Visa is accepted, please click here https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/vietnam-evisa/accepted-ports-to-enter-vietnam-with-e-visa/ .

Russian people can choose one of these 33 entry checkpoint when applying e-visa. When e-visa is approved, the entry gate will be shown on e-visa. Russian passport holders can only enter Vietnam through the entry gate in E-visa.

Upon arrival in Vietnam, submit your passport and your printed e-Visa at the immigration counter.

TIP: Keep your printed e-Visa to show on departure. The airlines also ask to see your e-visa before letting you fly.

6/ Common Questions about Vietnam e-Visa for Russian

– Can Russian get extension on 30-day Vietnam e-Visa?

No, visa extension is not available at this moment. Russian passport need to apply new E-visa, do the border run to nearby countries such as Cambodia or Laos, then re-enter with new E-visa to get another 30 days of stay.

– Can Russian enter Vietnam after the entry date on e-visa application?

Your visa is valid from the start to end dates specified. You can enter the country any time within those dates.

– Do Russian need to queue at the Visa on Arrival counter when landing at Vietnam?

With e-visa, Russian people do not need to queue at Visa on Arrival counters. Russian just need to show the printed e-Visa and passport directly to the immigration officer and enter.

– Do Russian need photos when landing at Vietnam?

No, photo is used for visa on arrival only. If Russian people enter by E-visa, they no need to bring photos.

– Do Russian need to pay stamp fee when landing at Vietnam?

No, stamp fee is required for visa on arrival only. If Russian people enter by E-visa, they no need to pay any additional fee at the airport.