Vietnam e-Visa for Irish Citizens: How to Apply

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply about 14 days before arrival
Decision in 8–10 business days
Verified 24 October 2026

Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: National Portal on Immigration (Vietnam e-Visa System), evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.

Table of contents

Do you need a visa?
Types and cost in EUR
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Ireland vs. Vietnam essentials

Passport validity
Valid 6+ months on arrival
Needed for every route, including the e-visa.
Max e-visa stay
Up to 90 days
Multiple entry, for tourism and most business trips.
Where to apply
Official e-visa portal only
Ireland is not on Vietnam's visa-exempt list.

Three routes into Vietnam

Most people
e-Visa
Irish citizens apply online on the official portal before flying. It covers tourism and most business visits, for stays up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry.
Air travel only
Visa on arrival
Some Irish travellers arrange an approval letter in advance and collect a visa at the airport on landing. This needs approval before departure and only works by air.
Work, study or other purposes
Embassy visa
Irish citizens travelling for reasons the e-visa does not cover, such as long-term work or study, must apply at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before travelling.

Vietnam e-Visa types and cost for Irish citizens, in Euros

e-Visa	Validity	Processing	Government fee	All-in with Plusvisa*
Tourist E-visa eVisa	90 days Single entry	8–10 business days	US$25 ≈ €24	≈ €50
Tourist E-visa eVisa	90 days Multiple entry	8–10 business days	US$50 ≈ €47	≈ €83
Business trip E-visa eVisa	90 days Single entry	8–10 business days	US$25 ≈ €24	≈ €50
Business trip E-visa eVisa	90 days Multiple entry	8–10 business days	US$50 ≈ €47	≈ €83

* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.

The 90-day rule, and what it does not mean

Vietnam's e-visa lets Irish citizens stay for up to 90 days per trip, with single or multiple entry. It does not let you work, study or extend your stay from inside the country.

Arrive

Leave

Tourist E-visa: 90 days per visit.

Arrive 1 March

63 of 90 days

1 Mar – 2 May: 63 of the 90 days this visa allows in one visit.

Up to 90 days per e-visa: The e-visa is granted for a fixed period of up to 90 days. You cannot stay longer on the same visa, even if you entered partway through its validity.
Single or multiple entry: Choose single or multiple entry when you apply. A multiple-entry e-visa lets you leave and re-enter Vietnam as often as you like within the 90 days.
No work or study: The e-visa is for tourism and most business visits. It does not allow paid work or long-term study. Those need a different visa applied for at an embassy.
No in-country extension: Irish citizens cannot generally extend an e-visa stay from inside Vietnam. Contact the Vietnam Immigration Department before your stay ends if you need to extend or change your visa.
Overstaying: Staying beyond your e-visa's validity without approval can lead to fines, detention or a future entry ban. Leave, or sort out your status, before it expires.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as an Irish applicant.

Irish passport data page scan
Clear colour scan of your Irish passport's data page. Must be valid 6+ months after arrival with one blank page. A standard 10-year Irish passport is usually fine if you check the expiry date.
Digital portrait photo
Recent photo, straight at the camera, no glasses, plain background. A phone photo against a plain wall works if sharp, uploaded as its own file, not merged with the passport scan.
Debit or credit card for online payment
The e-visa fee is charged in US dollars on the official portal. Check your Irish card allows international and USD online payments before you apply.

Only for some visa types

Proof of onward travel and accommodation
Only if Shown only if asked on arrival. Keep a copy of your return flight and hotel booking on your phone or on paper, in case an immigration officer at the border asks to see it.
Pre-arrival declaration QR code
Only if All Irish citizens arriving by air. Complete separately from the e-visa, up to 3 days before or on arrival, on the official pre-arrival portal. Show the QR code to immigration on arrival by air.

When should you apply?

Processing takes 8–10 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.

Arrival in Vietnam

Processing

Standard8–10 business days

Pick your arrival date

1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
3
Processing
8–10 business days
Official estimate
4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
5
Arrive in Vietnam
—
Show the approval at the border

No fixed earliest or latest date is published. Apply once dates are fixed, leaving time for processing and a second try if rejected.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Is your trip for tourism, visiting family, or a short business visit?
Will your stay in Vietnam be 90 days or less?
Will you enter and exit through one of the official e-visa airports, land or sea gates?
Is your Irish passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date, with a blank page?

Result

Answer all four

Four quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.

The application, step by step

Before you apply

1
Confirm the e-visa is right for you
Ireland is not on Vietnam's visa-free list, so most Irish citizens use the e-visa. Pick the airport, land or sea gate you will use, since you cannot change it later.
2
Check your passport expiry
Your Irish passport must be valid at least 6 months after you arrive. Renew early through the Passport Office if it is close to expiry.
3
Prepare your scan and photo
Scan your passport data page and take a plain, straight-on digital photo that meets the portal's rules, ready to upload.

On the official portal

4
Fill in the online application
Go to the official National Portal on Immigration, upload your passport scan and photo, and enter your travel details exactly as they appear on your passport.
5
Pay the fee in US dollars
Pay by card on the same portal. Check with your bank first that your Irish card is set up for international, USD online payments.
You will get a registration code by email, which you need to check your result and print your visa.
6
Wait for processing
The Immigration Department reviews your application. Avoid submitting a second one while the first is still pending.

After you apply

7
Check your result
Enter your registration code, the email you applied with, and your date of birth on the e-visa lookup page to see if you are approved.
8
Print your e-visa
Print the approved e-visa to carry with your passport. Some airlines check this before you board your flight to Vietnam.
9
Complete the pre-arrival declaration
Fill in Vietnam's pre-arrival declaration up to 3 days before, or on, landing, and keep it ready to show as a QR code at immigration.

Official website: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (opens in a new tab)

Questions Irish travellers actually ask

No. Ireland is not on Vietnam's visa-exempt list, so Irish citizens need a visa. Most apply for the e-visa online before they travel.

The e-visa allows a single stay of up to 90 days. It is valid for multiple entries, so you can leave and re-enter during its validity. The 90 days are not renewed with each entry. Your total time in Vietnam on that visa cannot go past 90 days.

Some travellers arrange an approval letter before flying and collect a visa at the airport on arrival. This only works for air travel, and approval must be granted before you depart. Most Irish citizens find the e-visa simpler.

Yes. Each traveller needs their own passport and their own e-visa application, including children. A child cannot travel on a parent's visa.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date in Vietnam, with at least one blank page. If it is close to expiry, renew it before you apply. You can apply for a passport online through the Irish Passport Online service.

The fee is paid by card on the official Vietnamese portal when you submit your application. Check with your bank before you apply that your card can make international online payments.

Generally no. Irish citizens cannot normally extend an e-visa stay from inside Vietnam. If you need to change or extend your visa, contact the Vietnam Immigration Department before your stay ends.

Visa sorted

The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home

Your Irish plug won't fit. Here's what will.

Type A
Two flat pins
Type C
Two round pins · 2.5 A
Type F
Two round pins · 16 A

Type A

Vietnam uses type A, C and F sockets and your plugs are type G. A G-to-A adapter works for the whole trip.

Voltage

220 V · 50 Hz

Against 230 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.

Pack: one type A adapter and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.

Vietnam drives on the right — the opposite of home

Compare traffic side:

Vietnam · right-hand traffic — the opposite of Ireland

Getting around
Cities are dense with motorbike traffic. Cross roads slowly and predictably, use registered taxis or ride-hailing apps, and book trains or flights ahead for longer trips between regions.
Health precautions
Dengue is a year-round risk, so use insect repellent and cover up. Avoid tap water and swimming in untreated fresh water. Check routine vaccines and malaria advice for rural travel with a travel clinic before you go.
Customs and etiquette
Remove your shoes before entering homes and some temples, dress modestly at religious sites, and use both hands to offer or receive money, gifts or business cards.

Vietnamese Dongs, cash and cards

Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND).

EUR

VND

₫

€1 ≈ ₫27,411.2 · indicative mid-market rate, possibly a few days old

Carry small dong notes
Cash in Vietnamese dong is still standard for street food, markets and small shops. Watch out for the 20,000 and 500,000 notes, which are a similar blue shade.
Cards work in cities
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops in larger cities, and contactless payment is increasingly common.
Use bank ATMs and plan withdrawals
International cards work at ATMs nationwide, but local banks cap withdrawals lower than international ones. Withdraw extra cash before heading to rural areas with fewer ATMs.

Weather by month (Hanoi)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

10.6°13°16.2°19.9°23.3°25°25°24.8°23.2°19.8°15.8°11.2°

Daytime high
Grey row = night low
Best time to go

Daytime high
Grey row = night low
Best time to go

Month	High, °C	Low, °C	Rain, mm
January	20.3	10.6	31.9
February	23.4	13	21.8
March	26.6	16.2	49
April · best	30.4	19.9	77.7
May · best	31.8	23.3	178.9
June	31.9	25	201.3
July	31.7	25	299.8
August	31	24.8	321.8
September · best	30.2	23.2	222.9
October · best	27.7	19.8	124
November · best	24.7	15.8	52.2
December	20.8	11.2	25.1

Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.

April · ideal

The best window runs April, May, September, October and November.

High 30.4°CLow 19.9°CRain 77.7 mm

Sweet spot: Hanoi has a cool, misty winter from December to March, a hot and humid rainy season from June to August, and its most comfortable weather in spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November).

One time zone

Dublin

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Hanoi

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How much to tip, in EUR

Restaurant bill

₫400,000

₫400,000(€14.59)

Restaurants

Not part of Vietnamese custom, but appreciated, especially if service isn't already included.

0–10%

on a ₫400,000 bill: ₫0 · €0

Hotel porters and housekeeping

Per bag or per day, more common at higher-end hotels.

₫10,000–₫50,000

€0.36–€1.82

Taxis and ride-hailing

Rounding up the fare is common but not expected.

No tip expected

Private tour guides and drivers

Per day, more for multi-day tours.

₫50,000–₫150,000

€1.82–€5.47

Spas and salons

Increasingly expected in tourist areas.

5–10%

on a ₫400,000 bill: ₫20,000 · €0.73

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Recommended

Local prepaid SIM

Airport arrival counters or shops of Viettel, Mobifone or Vinaphone in any city Usually the cheapest option, with wide 4G/5G coverage even outside major cities. Bring your passport to register the SIM.

eSIM

Travel eSIM

Online, before you travel, from an eSIM provider or your phone's own eSIM store Convenient if your phone supports eSIM, since you can activate it before landing without swapping a physical SIM.

Roaming

Roaming on your home plan

Activated through your home mobile provider before departure The simplest option but usually the most expensive; check your provider's Vietnam rates before you rely on it.

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