Short answer: a single-entry eVisa ($25 government fee) ends the moment you leave Vietnam, even if days are left on it. A multiple-entry eVisa ($50) lets you leave and come back as often as you like until it expires. If there is any chance you'll pop over to Cambodia, Laos or Thailand and come back, choose multiple.
Which one fits your trip
| Your trip | Choose |
|---|---|
| Fly in, travel around Vietnam, fly out | Single entry |
| Side trip to Angkor Wat, Luang Prabang or Bangkok, then back to Vietnam | Multiple entry |
| Cruise with several Vietnamese ports and stops abroad in between | Multiple entry |
| Business trips in and out over a few months | Multiple entry |
| Flying through Vietnam twice, going and returning, without staying | Depends on whether you pass immigration. Ask us. |
The expensive mistake
The typical story: single entry, a few days in Cambodia, and then being unable to board the flight back to Vietnam. At that point you need a new eVisa from outside the country, often urgently. The $25 difference is cheap insurance.
What multiple entry doesn't do
It does not extend your stay. The expiry date is fixed when the visa is issued. Leaving and coming back doesn't reset the clock.
Our prices for multiple entry are $68 on standard processing, compared with $48 for single entry. See the fees page.
Pick the right type first time
Tell us your route and we recommend the right entry type.
Start applicationQuick answers
Can I change single to multiple later?
No. You would need a new eVisa.
Is multiple entry valid longer?
No. Both types are valid for up to 90 days. The difference is only the number of entries.
Does a visa run to Cambodia give me more days?
Only if you get a new visa. Re-entering on the same multiple-entry eVisa keeps the original expiry date.
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.