Entry term

E-visa

The online visa that matters only if your Vietnam stay will run past the visa-free allowance.

An e-visa is a visa you apply for online before you travel. For Malaysians it matters only for longer stays, because ordinary passport holders can enter Vietnam without a visa for 30 days¹. Check this before you book, because entry rules can change.

How will you meet it on the trip?

You will meet the word when you plan a stay beyond the visa-free period. Since August 2023, Vietnamese e-visas allow single or multiple entry for stays of up to 90 days².

One travel site lists the fees as US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry³. Those were the listed fees when we checked; confirm before you apply.

What is the tip?

Apply only through the official portal, evisa.gov.vn, titled Vietnam National Electronic Visa system⁴. Paid look-alike sites exist. Our guide to checking entry rules from official sources shows what to look at and when.

Visa exemption: entry without a visa for a set number of days.
Single and multiple entry: one arrival, or more than one, within the e-visa period.
Arrival city: the airport where you land, covered in which arrival city fits your trip.

More guidance sits in Food and daily travel.

If your dates sit close to the visa-free limit, or you are combining Vietnam with another country, tell us your plan and we can help you think through the entry steps before you book.

Ask about entry steps

Common questions

Does a Malaysian need an e-visa for a one-week holiday?

Not for a short stay. Malaysian ordinary passport holders can enter without a visa, so a one-week trip normally needs no e-visa. Entry rules can change, so confirm on the official Vietnamese channels before you buy flights, and check your passport validity too.

Where do I apply for an e-visa?

Use the official portal, evisa.gov.vn, titled Vietnam National Electronic Visa system. Look-alike websites exist and add their own charges. If a page asks for far more than the official fee, close it and go back to the official address by typing it yourself.

Is an e-visa the same as a visa on arrival?

No. An e-visa is applied for online before you fly, and you carry the approval with you. Do not count on sorting out a longer stay at the border. If your plans run beyond the visa-free period, apply ahead and keep a printed copy.

Sources

Malaysian ordinary passport holders can enter Vietnam without a visa for 30 days. Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-16). Check before travel on official Vietnam immigration / MOFA channels.
Since August 2023 Vietnamese e-visas allow single or multiple entry for stays of up to 90 days. Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-16). Verify on evisa.gov.vn. Vietnam Airlines page still says 30 days single entry, which looks outdated.
For a stay longer than 30 days, Malaysians can apply online for an e-visa costing US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry, lasting up to 90 days. vietnamtourism.com visa page (accessed 2026-10-16)
The official Vietnam e-visa portal at evisa.gov.vn is titled 'Vietnam National Electronic Visa system'. Vietnam National Electronic Visa system (accessed 2026-10-16). Page loaded but showed only the title; use as the official link to check before travel.

Keep planning

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