1. Official Vietnam e‑Visa government fee
The official e‑Visa fee is denominated in US dollars. Current Embassy guidance states USD 25–50, corresponding to single-entry and multiple-entry e‑Visas.
The government fee is paid as part of the official application process. It should not be confused with the price charged by a private assistance company for its own checking, coordination or support.
Vietnam Experts will always separate the government e‑Visa fee from our optional service fee. They are not the same charge.
2. Why we do not advertise one fixed INR government fee
Indian travellers naturally think in rupees, but the official fee is stated in US dollars. The final rupee amount charged to a card or account can vary with the exchange rate, bank conversion method and any card or payment-provider charges.
For that reason, a page that permanently publishes one exact INR equivalent can become inaccurate. We prefer to show the official USD amount and explain that the rupee equivalent is variable.
Use the USD government fee as the reference point. Treat any INR conversion as an estimate unless it is calculated at the time of payment.
3. Do not buy multiple entry just because it sounds safer
Multiple entry costs more because it supports a different travel pattern. It is not automatically the better choice for every tourist.
If you enter Vietnam once and leave once, a single-entry e‑Visa may match the itinerary. If you leave Vietnam and return during the trip, review the need for multiple entry before paying.
- One Vietnam entry: check whether single entry covers the journey.
- Side trip and return to Vietnam: review multiple-entry requirements.
- Do not let fee difference override the itinerary logic.
4. The official fee is non-refundable
Official guidance says e‑Visa payments are non-refundable if the visa is refused or unused. That makes accuracy before payment especially important.
Paying a fee is not a promise of approval. It is part of processing an application by the competent authority.
Neither a government payment nor a private service fee can guarantee that a visa will be approved.
5. What an assistance fee should cover
A legitimate private assistance fee should pay for a clearly described service — for example, guidance, document-quality checks, data checking or coordination — rather than being presented as another government charge.
Before using any visa-assistance provider, ask for a simple breakdown: government fee, private service fee, and what the service actually includes.