You have your Vietnam eVisa. Your trip is booked. Everything seems ready.
Then you notice something: the passport number on your eVisa is different from the passport you're travelling with.
This can happen if you:
- 🔄 Renewed, changed or replaced your passport
- 🪪 Lost your passport and had a new one issued
- ⚠️ Packed a different passport by mistake
"But my Vietnam eVisa is already approved. Why does this matter?"
Fair question. You paid for your visa, you received your approval, and your name and nationality are correct.
The problem is that a Vietnam eVisa is linked to one specific passport, including its passport number and validity dates. It does not move to a new passport automatically.
So before you fly, check the details on your eVisa against the passport you'll actually use.
Step 1: Compare your eVisa with your passport
Whether you renewed your passport, received a replacement or simply grabbed the wrong one, the first check is the same. Compare:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Issue date
- Expiry date
Can't find your eVisa PDF? You can download it again from the official status search. See how to check your eVisa status.
Step 2: What your result means
✅ Everything matches. Your eVisa belongs to the passport you're travelling with. Just make sure your passport is still valid for your trip, and you're good to go.
❌ The passport number doesn't match. In most cases, you'll need a new eVisa for your new passport. Your old eVisa stays linked to your old passport number.
Still have your old passport? Keep it with you, but carrying both passports does not fix the mismatch on its own.
💬 Not sure what to do? Send us your current passport and your existing eVisa. We'll compare the details and tell you exactly what to do next.
Check first. Pay later.
Spotted a different problem, like a typo in your name or date of birth? Read how to fix a mistake on your Vietnam eVisa.
Flying soon? Timing matters
The real problem isn't just the passport mismatch. It's finding out too late, at the check-in counter.
If you need a new eVisa, eVisa Vietnam Express will review your case first, then match the processing option to your actual flight time. Urgent options are available when appropriate, including tiers of around 1.5 hours. See how fast you can really get an urgent eVisa.
If your deadline isn't realistically achievable, we'll tell you before you pay.
No guesswork. No payment until we've confirmed your case.
Already in Vietnam and lost your passport?
This is a different situation. If you lose your passport while you're in Vietnam, you'll need a replacement passport from your embassy and an exit visa from the Vietnamese immigration authorities before you can leave the country. Contact your embassy first, as they will guide you through the process.
Check first. Pay later. Travel with confidence.
A new passport doesn't have to ruin your trip. Check your eVisa details today, while there's still time to fix them.
This guide is general information. Vietnam visa rules and processing times change — always check the current requirements. evisavietnamexpress.com is a private visa assistance service, not the official government portal.