What should I do if my Vietnam E-visa hasn’t been issued yet? Expedited processing E-visa or apply urgent visa on arrival?

Planning a spontaneous trip to Vietnam only to be stuck waiting for a visa that hasn’t been issued is a common dilemma. It’s particularly stressful when you’ve already booked your flights and accommodation, but your Electronic Visa (E-visa) status remains “Processing”.

In such situations, you might hear about two potential solutions: expedited e-visa processing or applying for an emergency visa on arrival. Both sound like they can get you out of a tight spot, but which one is more suitable for you? Let’s analyze them in detail.

(I) What is Expedited E-visa Processing?

Expedited e-visa processing (Boost eVisa service), as the name suggests, involves paying an additional fee to have your e-visa application prioritized and processed more quickly. This service is typically offered by a visa agency. They use their channels to move your application to the front of the queue.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Expedited Processing:

Advantages:

Convenience: You don’t need to prepare additional documents; contact an agency and pay the fee.
Peace of Mind: You receive the visa before departure, avoiding the worry of arriving at the airport without a visa.
Cost-saving: The expedited service speeds up the issuance of the e-visa you originally applied for through the official portal. Therefore, you receive an e-visa and do not need to pay any additional fees upon arrival in Vietnam; you can enter directly using the e-visa.
100% Issuance Guarantee: If you use our service, we guarantee 100% on-time issuance (the fastest service can deliver within 1 working hour).

If you need expedited processing, please apply directly through this link: https://www.vietnam-visa.hk/boost-evisa/

Or contact us directly: info@vietnam-visa.hk; LINE/WeChat: vietnam-visa

Disadvantages:

Incorrect Information Cannot Be Changed: If you made mistakes in your original official application, using this service only speeds up the processing of the existing application; it cannot correct the information you already submitted. Therefore, when you contact us for expedited processing, our staff will check your information. If it is incorrect, we will recommend reapplying for a new visa on arrival.

(II) What is an Emergency Visa on Arrival?

An emergency visa on arrival refers to obtaining a visa directly at a Vietnamese airport. However, note that this is different from the standard visa on arrival that tourists can apply for themselves. This emergency option usually requires contacting an agency in advance to apply for an “Emergency Approval Letter” from the Vietnamese Immigration Department.

With this approval letter, you can then proceed to the designated counter at the Vietnam airport upon arrival to get the visa stamped into your passport. This approval letter is crucial for your entry in an emergency.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Emergency Visa on Arrival:

Advantages:

Speed: This is the fastest solution. The approval letter can often be obtained within a few hours or even minutes.
High Success Rate: As long as the agency successfully obtains the approval letter, you are essentially guaranteed to receive the visa at the airport.
Suitable for Urgent Cases: Ideal for situations where you are departing the same day or the next day.

If you need to apply for an emergency visa on arrival, please apply directly through this link: https://www.vietnam-visa.hk/apply-vietnam-visa/

Or contact us directly: info@vietnam-visa.hk; LINE/WeChat: vietnam-visa

Disadvantages:

Higher Cost: This is the biggest drawback. The cost of an emergency visa on arrival is typically much higher than expedited e-visa processing.
Requires an Agency: You cannot apply for this yourself; it must be done through an agency.
Procedures Upon Arrival in Vietnam: You need to present the approval letter, pay the stamping fee (USD $25-50), provide two photos, and a completed entry/exit form to receive the visa on arrival.
Air Travel Only: Visas on arrival are only available at major international airports in Vietnam, such as Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

Expedited E-visa Processing vs. Emergency Visa on Arrival: Which is More Cost-Effective?

Based on the above analysis, you can decide according to your time and budget:

Feature	Expedited E-visa Processing	Emergency Visa on Arrival
Suitable Situation	Departing tomorrow or today, need an urgent solution.	Departing tomorrow or today, need an urgent solution.
Processing Speed	Fastest: Receive within 1 hour.	Receive approval letter within hours.
Cost	Usually lower.	Usually higher.
Success Rate	100% issuance guarantee.	High success rate once the approval letter is obtained.
Procedures	Contact the agency, pay the fee.	Contact the agency, pay the fee, receive the approval letter, and complete procedures at the Vietnam airport.

What should I do if my Vietnam E-visa hasn’t been issued yet? Expedited processing E-visa or apply urgent visa on arrival?

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