This guide covers the current official fee structure for Vietnam E-visas and related consular services in 2026, updated in line with Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC, effective April 1, 2026.
For Venezuelan citizens, the Vietnam E-visa is the only valid tourist entry document. The official government fee, paid directly through the online application portal, is as follows:
| Visa Type | Official Government Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-entry E-visa (up to 90 days) | USD 25 |
| Multiple-entry E-visa (up to 90 days) | USD 50 |
These fees are non-refundable — including in cases of rejection. Payment is made by Visa or Mastercard through the official portal at the time of application. Each applicant, including children with their own passport, must submit and pay separately.
If you apply through a professional visa service rather than the government portal directly, an additional service fee applies on top of the government fee. This service fee varies by provider and processing tier — standard versus urgent — but covers document verification, name-formatting review, and application status monitoring. For Venezuelan passport holders, whose naming conventions frequently cause formatting errors, using a professional service is worth the modest additional cost.
Urgent and Emergency Processing Fees
Standard processing takes approximately 3 business days. For travelers with less time, two faster tiers are available:
- Urgent processing — approval within 24 hours; higher service fee applies
- Super Urgent / Emergency processing — approval within 2–4 hours; highest service fee tier, recommended for travelers already at the airport or departing within the same day
Emergency processing has saved dozens of Venezuelan travelers at Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) who discovered a visa error at the check-in desk. If this happens to you, do not accept that your journey is over — contact an emergency visa service immediately.
💡 Expert Insight from Stanley Ho: “Over my 23+ years handling travel logistics and Vietnam visa services, the most frequent disruption occurs at the check-in desk due to simple application formatting errors. If you are stuck at the airport and denied boarding, don’t panic — our emergency team can secure a new E-visa clearance through priority channels within hours, saving your flight.”
Other Consular Fees at Vietnamese Representative Missions
Beyond the E-visa, the Vietnamese Embassy also processes a range of official consular and civil documentation. The table below reflects the current fee schedule applicable at Vietnamese representative missions abroad, including the Embassy in Caracas.
| Service | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Passport issuance (new) | 70 |
| Passport re-issuance (lost/damaged) | 150 |
| Passport extension | 30 |
| Travel document (new) | 30 |
| Notarization of contracts and transactions | 50 |
| Certification of copies / signatures | 10 |
| Legalization of documents | 10 |
| Citizenship registration certificate | 5 |
| Marriage registration | 70 |
| Birth registration | 5 |
| Death registration | 5 |
| Naturalization | 250 |
| Renunciation of nationality | 200 |
Rush processing surcharges apply for urgent consular requests:
- Within 24 hours: +30%
- Within 36 hours: +20%
- After hours / public holidays: +30%
VIP Fast-Track Service at Vietnam’s Airports
Arriving in Vietnam after a long-haul connection from Caracas — typically routed through Panama City, Miami, or Madrid — means landing exhausted at Tan Son Nhat (SGN) or Noi Bai (HAN), where standard immigration queues can run 45–60 minutes at peak periods.
Our VIP Fast-Track service bypasses the standard immigration and customs process entirely. A dedicated airport assistant meets you at the aircraft door and escorts you through priority lanes to the arrivals hall. Available at SGN, HAN, DAD (Da Nang), CXR (Cam Ranh), and PQC (Phu Quoc). For travelers who’ve already invested in a long journey from Venezuela, it’s a practical addition worth considering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Vietnam consular fees and charges the same at every embassy? The standard fee schedule applies uniformly across all Vietnamese representative missions. However, some missions charge additional local handling fees or postal fees for mail-in applications. Confirm the exact breakdown directly with the embassy or consulate where you’re applying.
Is the Vietnam E-visa fee refundable if my application is rejected? No. The official government fee of USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry) is non-refundable in all cases, including rejection. This is standard policy across the Vietnam Immigration Department. Applying through a professional service that reviews your application before submission significantly reduces rejection risk.
Can I pay Vietnam consular fees in Venezuelan Bolívars? Online E-visa payments are processed in VND (Vietnamese Dong) and automatically converted from your card’s currency at the time of payment. At the physical embassy, payment methods and accepted currencies vary — contact the Vietnamese Embassy directly for current guidance.
Do children pay the same consular fees as adults? For the Vietnam E-visa, yes — each applicant with their own passport must submit and pay individually, regardless of age. Some civil documentation services (birth registration, etc.) have separate lower fees as reflected in the consular fee table above.
How do I avoid errors that increase my total consular fees? For Venezuelan citizens specifically: the most common and costly error is name formatting. Venezuelan passports use double surnames and Spanish-language accents that the E-visa portal strips in processing. Enter your name exactly as it appears in the machine-readable zone at the bottom of your passport photo page — no accents, no “de” connectors unless they appear in that data line. One correct application costs USD 25. A rejected and resubmitted application costs USD 25 again — plus any emergency processing fees if you’re already close to your travel date.
