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E-visa: Rules, Application, and Timing in Vietnam: what actually matters to know

Short answer
Travelers can secure 90-day e-visas online, though applicants may need to provide proof of accommodation and return flights. For extended stays beyond visa-free periods, you can perform a border run by exiting to a neighboring country and re-entering with a new approved e-visa.

From real experience

Vietnam offers a 45-day visa-free entry for certain nationalities, and the number of entries is not limited.
E-visas must be applied for online. If a traveler exceeds the visa-free period, they can exit to a neighboring country (e.g., Laos), apply for an E-visa while there, and re-enter Vietnam once approved.
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Clarify that applications for Vietnamese e-visas must be submitted from outside Vietnam.
Explain the common practice of border runs, where travelers exit and re-enter the country to obtain a new visa, often facilitated by agents.
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User applied for a 90-day e-visa for themselves and their children from Russia but received a rejection requiring a travel agency's contact and a return ticket, which they don't have.
They are concerned about their upcoming flight. Advice suggests resubmitting the application with the arrival airport as the departure airport and a placeholder for accommodation. Multiple rejections are common, and persistence might lead to approval. It's noted that obtaining a visa 'on arrival' at the airport typically grants only a 45-day stamp, not a visa for longer stays.
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Assistance can be provided for obtaining 90-day electronic visas for Vietnam, including application completion, submission, and payment.
Services can also help with booking flights, hotels, and departure tickets, which are sometimes required for immigration purposes. For urgent visa needs, expedited processing is often available. Reviewing and correcting submitted visa applications is also a supported service.
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It is possible to hold overlapping Vietnamese E-visas.
Travelers can exit Vietnam and re-enter using a new E-visa even before the previous one expires. This process involves a standard border crossing (visa run), usually via land borders like Laos or Cambodia.
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Inquire about the necessity of obtaining a visa for Vietnam and the available payment methods.
The user has encountered issues with Russian cards and is seeking information on alternative payment options or assistance with visa application and payment, possibly involving the Bybit card.
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