🇻🇳 2026 Latest! A Lazy Guide for Hong Kongers to Apply for a Vietnam Business Visa (E-Visa) Online: Essential Reading for Business Trips and Investment

The Vietnamese government continues to promote visa facilitation policies in 2025. Among them, the Electronic Visa (E-Visa), due to its convenience, high efficiency, and online operation, has become the preferred method for Hong Kong business professionals.

⚡️ 2025 Vietnam Business Visa: New Advantages of the Electronic Visa (E-Visa)
In the past, applying for a business visa might have required an invitation letter or a visit to the consulate. However, with the expansion of Vietnam’s electronic visa system, some short-term business activities can now be processed via the E-Visa, greatly simplifying the procedure.

💻 Lazy Guide for Hong Kongers to Apply for a Vietnam Business E-Visa Online (5 Steps)
Applying for a Vietnam Electronic Visa (E-Visa) online is currently the most recommended and convenient method. No need to visit the Consulate in person; complete the entire process from home.

📄 Step 1: Prepare Required Documents (Digital Files)
Please prepare the following two clear digital files in advance:

1. Scanned Copy/Photo of Passport Bio-data Page (JPG/PDF format): Ensure the passport is valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry and has at least two blank pages.

2. Personal Passport Photo (JPG format): Taken within the last 6 months, color with white background, meeting passport specifications (usually 4×6 cm proportion).

📌 Visa Purpose Suggestion: In the application form, it is recommended to select or fill in “Business Activities” or a related business purpose under ‘Purpose of Visit’. If you have a formal invitation letter from a Vietnamese company, it is advisable to keep it as a backup document.

Step 2: Access the Official Website and Fill Out the Form

1. Log in to the official Vietnam Immigration Department E-Visa website or apply through an agency platform: https://www.vietnam-visa.hk/apply-vietnam-visa/.

2. Select the visa type, purpose of entry (Business Activities), and port of entry (must be an E-Visa supported port).

3. Upload the prepared passport scan and passport photo from Step 1.

4. Carefully fill in personal details, ensuring information like full name in English, passport number, and date of birth exactly match the passport.

Step 3: Pay the Visa Fee

1. After completing the form, the system will prompt you to pay the visa fee.

2. Pay online using a credit/debit card.

3. Be sure to note down the “Registration Code” provided by the system. This is the only credential for subsequent inquiries and downloading the visa.

Step 4: Wait for Processing and Check Results

1. Standard processing time is approximately 3 to 5 working days (urgent services may expedite this).

2. You can check the application status anytime on the official website using the “Registration Code”.

Step 5: Download, Print, and Carry

1. Once approved, you will receive an email notification containing the E-Visa PDF file.

2. Print this PDF file in color (printing two copies is recommended).

3. You must carry this printed document with you when departing for Vietnam and present it to the immigration officer at the Vietnam entry counter for inspection.