News, services and visa tips for foreigners in Vietnam — updated regularly.
Many people think "Visa on Arrival" means just showing up at the airport and getting a visa — it doesn't. Both the E-Visa and VOA require paperwork BEFORE you fly. This guide compares the two clearly and helps you choose: for most people the E-Visa is the better option — but VOA still helps in a few cases.
Vietnam is one of the most attractive digital-nomad bases — cheap, fast internet, incredible food, a big community. But here's the truth few state plainly: Vietnam has no digital nomad visa. Here's how nomads actually stay legally, which city fits you, and the full setup checklist for 2026.
Circular 81/2026/TT-BTC is real and took effect on 1 July 2026 — but it concerns the APEC card for VIETNAMESE businesspeople, not the foreigner E-Visa. The E-Visa is still USD 25 / USD 50. The country that raised visa fees on 1 July 2026 was Japan, not Vietnam.
You CANNOT fly to Vietnam and get a visa at the counter. Vietnam's "VOA" requires a pre-approved entry approval letter — without it, your airline will refuse to board you. And for most travellers in 2026, it isn't even the right route any more.
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🔒 Real e-visas of ViEntry clients — all personal data (name, date of birth, passport number, QR code) has been masked.
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Reference price — the licensed tour operator sets the final price. The discount follows each trip’s booking order.
