Do I Need to Provide My Exact Arrival Date?
Friday, Jul 10, 2026 - 5:29 PMNo, an exact date is not strictly required. The arrival date you submit on govietnamvisa.com is simply the expected date you would like to enter Vietnam.
How Visa Validity Works:
- ➔ Flexible Entry: You can arrive on or after your approved start date.
- ➔ Strict Exit: You must leave the country on or before the expiration date printed on your approval letter/evisa.
💡 Example: If you apply for a 1-month visa starting January 1, your visa is valid from Jan 1 to Feb 1. You can arrive on January 15, but you still must exit by or on February 1.
⚠️ Important Note for Early Arrivals:
Approval letters/Evisa cannot be amended once issued. If your travel plans change and you need to arrive earlier than the date stated on your letter, you will need to apply for a new visa.
Other questions
- What Are the Passport Validity Requirements for a Vietnam EVisa?
- I have submitted my visa application on Govietnamvisa.com but forgot to complete the payment. What should I do now?
- Can I show Approval Letter digitally to Immigration at Vietnam entry border?
- Do I need to bring physical photos for the immigration procedure with a Vietnam E-visa?
- Is travel insurance mandatory to issue a Vietnam visa?
- Can I get Vietnam visa approved with travel documents?
