2026 Vietnam E-visa Emergency Guide: Expedited Processing & Fees (Weekends & Holidays Included)
Planning to sip coffee in Ho Chi Minh City or catch the sunset on Phu Quoc Island, only to find your Vietnam E-visa stuck in “Processing” status? Or perhaps you’ve arrived at the airport only to realize there is a typo in your passport number?
Don’t panic. While Vietnam’s visa scrutiny remains strict in 2026, our “Super Express Expedited Service” can resolve your crisis in as little as 1 hour. Below is the most up-to-date rescue plan to ensure you board your flight, even on weekends or public holidays.
🛑 Why is Your Vietnam Visa Delayed?
While official processing typically takes 3-5 working days, three main issues often lead to delays:
- Minor Data Errors: A single letter typo in your name, an incorrect passport number, or the wrong date of birth.
- Photo Non-Compliance: Non-white backgrounds, shadows, wearing glasses, or blurry “photo-of-a-photo” uploads.
- Vietnam Public Holidays: The Vietnam Immigration Department is completely closed for processing during weekends and major festivals like Tet or National Day.
⚡ 2026 Expedited Solutions: From 1 Hour to 1 Day
We provide a “Green Channel” priority service with four tiers of urgency:
| Service Type | Processing Time | Best For… |
| Lightning Express | 1 – 2 Hours | Already at the airport or denied boarding at the counter. |
| Super Fast | 4 Hours | Departing tonight or early tomorrow morning. |
| Secure Day | 24 Hours | Avoiding the 5-day wait for peace of mind. |
| Holiday Rescue | Weekends / Holidays | The only legal way to obtain a visa when official offices are closed. |
💡 Professional Tip: In 2026, Vietnamese Customs has zero tolerance for E-visa errors. If you find a typo, contact an expedited service immediately for a re-issue; do not attempt to clear customs with errors, as you risk immediate deportation.
💰 2026 Service Fee Standards
Fees include: Government regulations fee + Priority channel processing fee.
- Standard Expedited (1-2 Business Days): Approx. $80 – $100 USD
- Express Processing (4-8 Hours): Approx. $100 – $120 USD
- Lightning Processing (1-2 Hours): Approx. $170 – $195 USD
- Weekend/Holiday Special Handling: Starting from $210 USD
⏰ Visa Processing Timetable
| Service Option | Order Before | Delivery By | Remarks |
| 8-Hour Service | 08:00 | 18:30 (Same Day) | Orders after 08:00 delivered next day. |
| 4-Hour (AM) | 08:00 | 12:30 (Same Day) | If missed, see PM slot. |
| 4-Hour (PM) | 14:00 | 18:30 (Same Day) | Last slot for same-day delivery. |
| 1-Hour Express | Hourly (08:00-17:00) | Within 60 Mins | Final cutoff 17:00 for same-day. |
| Weekend/Holiday | 14:00 | Before 18:00 | Guaranteed same-day delivery. |
📝 How to Apply for Emergency Expedited Service?
Skip the complex official forms. Just follow these 3 steps:
- Submit Info: Visit the Vietnam Visa Expedited Link and upload your Registration Code, Email, and Date of Birth.
- Confirm Payment: Our team will provide a quote based on your urgency. We support instant online credit card payments.
- Receive PDF: Once approved, we will send your visa via Email or messaging app. Simply print it out or show the digital PDF at the gate.
📅 2026 Vietnam Public Holidays (Processing Paused)
If your travel falls on these dates, plan ahead or use our Holiday Rescue service:
- Lunar New Year (Tet): Feb 14 – Feb 22 (9-day holiday)
- Hung Kings’ Festival: April 26 – April 27
- Labor Day Break: April 30 – May 04
- National Day: Aug 29 – Sept 02
🆘 Is Your Visa Stuck Right Now?
Don’t let bureaucracy ruin your vacation. Whether it’s midnight or a Sunday morning, our expert team is on standby 24/7.
Contact us now to open your Green Channel:
- Website: www.vietnam-visa.hk
- Email: info@vietnam-visa.hk
- LINE / WeChat: vietnam-visa
Complete Guide to Expediting vietnam Electronic Visa Processing and Fees
