Vietnam visa for Algerians: the e-visa, in principle

"Vietnam visa Algeria", "e-visa Vietnam": every month, several hundred searches from Algeria ask the same question, and the top results are often social media posts or intermediary websites. This article sums up what Vietnam's official sources publish. It does not replace them: rules can change, and only those sources are authoritative. One important point: Nreservi does not sell any visa service and does not file any application.

In principle, an e-visa open to every nationality

Since 15 August 2023, according to Vietnam's official tourism website and the country's official press, Vietnam in principle issues an electronic visa (e-visa) to citizens of all countries and territories. Algerian travellers can therefore, in principle, apply online, without filing an application in person.

According to the same sources, the e-visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry depending on the option chosen. Check the current conditions on the official portal or with the Embassy of Vietnam in Algiers before you travel.

Where to apply

• On the official portal of Vietnam's immigration authority. Vietnam's official tourism website (vietnam.travel) links to it: start there to be sure you land on the right site.
• Beware of look-alike websites. Many intermediaries offer to "do your e-visa" for a service fee, and some imitate the look of a government site. If you use one, you pay on top of the official fee.
• The Embassy of Vietnam in Algiers remains the contact for special cases: special passports, long stays, purposes other than tourism.

The steps, in principle

1. Check your passport. Its validity must comfortably cover your stay; the minimum required is shown on the portal.
2. Fill in the online form, with an ID photo and a copy of your passport's data page, in the requested format.
3. Enter your dates and port of entry. The e-visa is valid for a list of entry points: international airports (including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang) as well as some land and sea border crossings. Make sure yours is on the list.
4. Pay the fee online. We do not quote an amount here: it is shown on the portal when you apply.
5. Track your application with the code you receive, then print the e-visa once granted and keep it with you throughout the trip.

Apply early enough, especially in high season, and double-check every field: a mistake in your name or passport number can cause trouble on arrival.

What about the hotel?

The form may ask for an address in Vietnam, so keep your first hotel's address at hand, in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City for example. To choose your stops (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Phu Quoc…) and the right season for each region, read our guide travelling to Vietnam from Algeria. If you eat halal, our article halal Vietnam shows where to find mosques and restaurants.

Not living in Algeria?

If you live in France, Canada or elsewhere, the rule depends on your nationality: some countries enjoy a visa exemption for short stays, others go through the e-visa. Check your case on the official portal or with the Embassy of Vietnam in your country of residence.

Vietnam with Nreservi

Vietnam is not yet one of the destinations you can book online on our website. If you are planning this trip, write to us from our contact page: we will tell you whether we can book the hotel you have in mind. For our online destinations, from Algeria you pay in dinars, without a bank card: BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly agency. Living abroad? You can also pay online by bank card, and your voucher is sent to you after payment.

Torn between Vietnam and a neighbouring country? Our hotels in Thailand can already be booked online. For China, see our guide China visa for Algerians.

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