Missed the 1-hour window (after 10:30)? Your fastest options today
The 1-hour e-visa ($224) is only for applications made Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 10:30 Vietnam time. After 10:30, your fastest option is the 4-hour e-visa ($104): apply before 14:00 and the result comes at 18:00 the same day. After 14:00, a 4-hour result comes at 12:00 the next working day.
Last updated: 4 November 2026
Why can't I choose the 1-hour option now?
The 1-hour e-visa ($224) only takes applications Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 10:30 Vietnam time (UTC+7). Outside that window, it is not available.
What is the fastest option after 10:30?
The 4-hour e-visa ($104). Its result time depends on when you apply:
| You apply (Vietnam time) | Result (Vietnam time) |
|---|---|
| Before 8:00 | 12:00 the same day |
| 8:00 to 14:00 | 18:00 the same day |
| After 14:00 | 12:00 the next working day |
Applying at 11:00 or 13:30? Your result comes at 18:00 the same day.
Is the 1-day option worth it?
The 1-day e-visa costs $94, $10 less than the 4-hour option. If you are not flying until later, it may be enough. Message us on WhatsApp with your flight time and we will tell you when your result would be due.
It is Friday or Saturday. What can I do?
The weekend service ($224) opens on Friday at 18:00:
| You apply (Vietnam time) | Result (Vietnam time) |
|---|---|
| Friday 18:00 to Saturday 15:00 | Saturday 18:00 |
| Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 15:00 | Sunday 18:00 |
| After Sunday 15:00 | Weekend service closed |
Prices at a glance
| Option | When to apply | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | Mon–Fri, 8:00–10:30 | $224 |
| 4 hours | Any working day (see schedule) | $104 |
| 1 day | Any working day | $94 |
| Weekend | Fri 18:00 to Sun 15:00 | $224 |
Single-entry totals, government fee included. Multiple entry: add $25. Passports from Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Türkiye: add $20.
Questions people ask
When can I apply for the 1-hour Vietnam e-visa?
Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 10:30 Vietnam time (UTC+7). It costs $224.
It is 11:00 in Vietnam. What is my fastest option?
The 4-hour e-visa ($104). If you apply before 14:00 Vietnam time, your result comes at 18:00 the same day.
It is 15:00 in Vietnam. When would a 4-hour e-visa come?
At 12:00 Vietnam time on the next working day.
Can I get an urgent e-visa at the weekend?
Yes, with the weekend service ($224). It opens on Friday at 18:00. Applications until Saturday 15:00 get their result at 18:00 on Saturday; from Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 15:00, at 18:00 on Sunday. It closes after Sunday 15:00.
Does a faster option make approval certain?
No. The Vietnamese authorities decide every application. You choose the processing time, not the decision.
Ready to apply?
Apply on joeyvisavietnam.com and add code MATTHEW at checkout. Questions first? Message us on WhatsApp.
We are a private visa service, not a government website. The official government site is evisa.gov.vn, where a single-entry e-visa costs $25 and takes 3–5 working days.