Sometimes circumstances are simply out of your control, an overlooked visa requirement, or a time zone difference that means your application lands in Vietnam’s inbox well outside office hours. Whatever the reason, this guide explains whether getting a Vietnam visa after hours is possible and what your best options are.
Can you still get a vietnam visa after working hours?
The Vietnam Immigration Department closes for weekends and public holidays, and all processing times are counted in working days only. This means an application submitted on Thursday afternoon may not begin processing until the following Mondan.
Obtaining a visa after hours is still possible through a licensed agency with direct channels to the Immigration Department. An emergency e-visa processed outside regular hours carries the same legal validity as a standard one, allowing stays of up to 90 days with single or multiple entry options.
If your application is submitted after 16:30 Vietnam time (GMT+7), here is the earliest realistic delivery time based on the day of submission:
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Submitted after 16:30 on |
Earliest delivery |
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Monday |
14:30 Tuesday |
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Tuesday |
14:30 Wednesday |
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Wednesday |
14:30 Thursday |
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Thursday |
14:30 Friday |
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Friday |
14:30 Monday |
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Saturday |
14:30 Monday |
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Sunday |
14:30 Monday |
During Tet or extended public holidays, only agencies with special channels can deliver approvals.
What should you do?
Do not submit a standard application if your flight is within the next 24–48 hours. For weekend or holiday departures, visa on arrival is also worth considering.
Emergency approval letters can be arranged through licensed agencies for arrivals at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Hanoi (HAN) in specific cases.
Contact us immediately for the fastest available option:
- Phone/WhatsApp: (+84) 856 598 868
- Email: info@simplevietnamvisa.com
*Visa requirements and regulations are referenced based on the official guidelines from the Immigration Department of Vietnam
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