What Is the Vietnam E-visa Expedited Service?
If you’ve already submitted your Vietnam e-visa application through the official Vietnam Immigration e-Visa portal — and it’s still sitting in “processing” status while your departure date keeps getting closer — this is exactly the situation the Vietnam E-visa Expedited Service was built for.
It’s important to understand what this service actually is: it is not a new type of visa. It’s an acceleration service for an e-visa application you’ve already filed. Vietnam Visabox works directly with the processing pipeline to shorten your waiting time — from the standard 3–5 working days down to as fast as 1 working hour, depending on the processing tier you choose.
Three related services are often confused with one another, so let’s separate them clearly from the start:
- Expedited Vietnam E-visa – speeds up an application you have already submitted and that is currently pending approval.
- Vietnam Emergency E-visa (new application) – for travelers who haven’t applied yet and need a brand-new e-visa processed urgently.
- Vietnam Emergency Visa on Arrival – the last-resort option when there’s no longer enough time to process any form of e-visa before departure.
This page focuses on the first entity: Expedited Vietnam E-visa — the situation roughly 70–80% of urgent visa enquiries at Vietnam Visabox actually fall into: a correctly submitted application that simply isn’t moving fast enough for the traveler’s schedule.
Why Is Your E-visa Application Still “Processing”?
The official processing time for a Vietnam e-visa is stated as 3 working days, but in practice — during peak travel seasons, national holidays, or when the government system is under heavy load — this can stretch to 5–7 days with no advance warning. That’s what puts many international travelers in a difficult position right before their flight.
At Vietnam Visabox, three traveler profiles most commonly need the Expedited E-visa service:
- Travelers who booked flights before receiving their visa result and realize only 24–48 hours before departure that time is running out.
- Business travelers on short notice, who need to confirm arrival arrangements with partners in Vietnam within a tight window.
- Applicants whose file is delayed by the system itself, not because of any error in their submitted information.
In all three cases — as long as the application status is genuinely “processing” (not “awaiting payment” or “amendment required”) — the Expedited E-visa service can intervene.
Expedited Vietnam E-visa Pricing (Vietnam Visabox)
The pricing below applies at major international airport ports of entry in Vietnam (Noi Bai – Hanoi, Tan Son Nhat – Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Cam Ranh). These fees are kept transparent and competitive — they do not include the government e-visa fee of 25 USD (single entry) or 50 USD (multiple entries) that you already paid when you first submitted your application.
| Processing Time | Fee / Person | Submission Window (Vietnam time, GMT+7) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 working hour | 125 USD | Sent 8:00–10:30 am or 1:00–3:30 pm → result within the next hour |
| 2 working hours | 95 USD | Sent 8:00–10:00 am or 1:00–3:00 pm → result within the next 2 hours |
| 4 working hours | 75 USD | Sent before 8:15 am or 2:00 pm → result within the next 4 hours |
| 8 working hours | 55 USD | Sent before 4:00 pm → result by noon the next day; or sent before 9:00 am → result by 5:30 pm the same day |
| 2 working days | 45 USD | Sent before 2:00 pm → result by 5:30 pm the next day |
| 3 working days | 35 USD | Sent before 2:00 pm → result by 5:30 pm within the next 2 days |
Important notes:
- This service runs on working days only (Monday–Friday). No processing on weekends or Vietnamese public holidays.
- Your application must be genuinely in “pending processing” status — not “awaiting payment.” These are two very different states, and only the former qualifies for expediting.
- If your application needs a correction (an out-of-spec photo, missing detail, etc.), our team will help you resolve it before the expedited tier begins.
What You Need to Provide
To use the Vietnam E-visa Expedited Service, you only need to send:
- Your e-visa application code (received after you submitted on the official government portal)
- The email address used for your original e-visa application
- Advance payment via a secure online payment link (credit card accepted)
No need to resubmit your passport scan, photo, or any other document — this is an acceleration of an existing file already in the system, not a new application.
One important rule: a Vietnam e-visa can only be filed while you are outside Vietnamese territory. If you’re doing a visa run from inside Vietnam, you must exit the country first, then submit your new application before requesting expedited processing.
Real Case: How the Expedited Service Played Out
A recent example: an Australian business traveler submitted an e-visa five days before departure with Tan Son Nhat Airport as the port of entry. By day four, the application was still showing “processing,” with only 30 hours left before the flight. After contacting Vietnam Visabox and providing the application code, the traveler chose the 8-working-hour tier (55 USD), submitted the request at 8:30 am, and received the approved e-visa before 5:00 pm the same day — comfortably ahead of check-in for the next evening’s flight.
This illustrates that expediting isn’t a shortcut around the rules — it’s a structured review-and-prioritization process, and it works reliably as long as the original application has no errors requiring correction.
Expedited E-visa vs. Emergency E-visa vs. Visa on Arrival
This is the most common point of confusion, so here’s a direct comparison:
| Criteria | Expedited E-visa | Emergency E-visa (new application) | Visa on Arrival (emergency) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applies to | Application already submitted, pending | Traveler who hasn’t applied yet | Cases where there’s no time left to process any e-visa |
| Fastest turnaround | 1 working hour | 1 working hour | A few hours (issued on arrival) |
| Format | Electronic visa via email | Electronic visa via email | Approval letter + visa stamp at the airport counter |
| Length of stay | As per the original application | Up to 90 days | Up to 30 days |
If you’re unsure which category you fall into, Vietnam Visabox’s consultants will check your application status free of charge before quoting a price, so you don’t pay for a service that doesn’t apply to your case.
Why Choose Vietnam Visabox for Expedited E-visa Processing?
- Transparent, tiered pricing — no hidden fees, no surprise surcharges once you’ve confirmed a processing tier.
- Government fee excluded from the quote — you only pay for the acceleration itself, making it easy to reconcile against your original e-visa receipt.
- Free eligibility check before payment — we verify your application is genuinely in “processing” status (not “awaiting payment”) before you commit.
- 24/7 support via WhatsApp/Email for any questions during processing.
- A full ecosystem of visa services, so you don’t need to juggle multiple providers for related situations — see our Vietnam Visa Extension and Airport Fast Track services below.
Related Services
- Vietnam Emergency E-visa (new application) — for travelers who haven’t applied for an e-visa yet and need one processed urgently.
- Vietnam Visa on Arrival — the last-minute option when there’s no time left for e-visa processing.
- Standard Vietnam E-visa application guide — for travelers applying well ahead of their trip.
- Vietnam Visa Extension — for travelers already in Vietnam who need to extend their stay.
- Airport Fast Track – VIP Arrival Service — skip immigration queues on arrival, a frequent add-on for the same traveler profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can the Expedited E-visa service help if my application is still “awaiting payment”? No. This service only applies to applications that have already been paid for and are showing “processing”/”pending” status. If your application hasn’t been paid yet, you’ll need to complete that step on the official government portal first.
2. Does the service fee include the government e-visa fee? No. The fees listed above are strictly for the expediting service, separate from the 25 USD (single entry) or 50 USD (multiple entries) government fee you already paid when you first submitted your e-visa.
3. What happens if I submit my request outside working hours? Your request will still be received, but processing time will be counted from the next available working window (8:00–11:30 am and 1:30–5:00 pm Vietnam time, Monday to Friday).
4. Does the service run on weekends or public holidays? No. The Vietnam Immigration Department doesn’t operate on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays, so the expedited service pauses during those periods as well.
5. Can a flawed application (wrong photo, missing info) still be expedited? Vietnam Visabox will first help you identify the issue and guide you through the correction, then move forward with the appropriate expedited tier.
6. I’m currently inside Vietnam — can I use this for a visa run? You’ll need to exit Vietnam first, submit a new e-visa application from outside the country, and only then request expedited processing from Vietnam Visabox.
Need Your E-visa Expedited Today?
Don’t let a stalled “processing” status derail your travel plans. Message our team your e-visa application code for a free status check and a same-day processing recommendation — as fast as 1 working hour.
👉 Message us on WhatsApp or by email now with your application code and travel date, and we’ll confirm the fastest option available for your timeline.
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