90 Day Vietnam Visa from Saigon
E-Visa Guide for Your Visa Run
Everything you need to know about getting a 90 day Vietnam e-visa from Ho Chi Minh City. Requirements, cost, processing time, and how a same-day visa run via Moc Bai gets it done.
Understanding the visa
What Is the 90 Day Vietnam E-Visa?
The 90 day Vietnam e-visa is a single-entry electronic visa that allows most foreign nationals to stay in Vietnam for up to 90 consecutive days.
Introduced as an extended stay option for travelers, the 90 day Vietnam visa replaced the older 30-day e-visa as the standard choice for anyone visiting Vietnam long-term. It is issued entirely online — no embassy visit, no physical sticker in your passport. Instead, you receive an approval letter or e-visa document that Vietnamese immigration scans on arrival.
This visa is the preferred option for expats, long-term travelers, and digital nomads based in Ho Chi Minh City who need to reset their stay through a visa run from Saigon. Because it is a single-entry visa, leaving Vietnam means you need a new one to return — which is exactly why Moc Bai visa runs are so popular.
Eligibility: Citizens of over 80 countries are eligible for the Vietnam e-visa program, including the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, India, South Korea, Japan, and many more. Check your nationality before booking.
The key advantage of the 90 day e-visa over the old 30-day option is obvious: three times the stay with a single application. For travelers doing a 90 day visa visa run, it means fewer border runs per year — one run every three months instead of every month.
Why a visa run is needed
Why Do a Visa Run for a 90 Day Visa?
The 90 day e-visa is single-entry. Once you enter Vietnam, the clock starts ticking. To get a fresh 90 day visa, you need to leave and re-enter.
Here is the situation many travelers in Saigon face: your current 90 day visa is close to expiry. You are not ready to leave Vietnam yet. You need another 90 days. But Vietnam does not allow you to extend or renew a 90 day e-visa from inside the country — immigration rules require you to exit and re-enter with a new visa.
That is where a visa run from Saigon to the Moc Bai border comes in. You exit Vietnam, a new 90 day e-visa is processed on your behalf, and you re-enter the same day with a fresh visa and a new 90-day stay. The whole trip takes about 6 to 8 hours.
The alternative — flying out of Vietnam to a nearby country and applying from there — takes longer and costs more. A land border run to Moc Bai is the fastest, most cost-effective way to get your 90 day e-visa Vietnam and return to Saigon the same afternoon.
Step by step
How It Works with Our Service
Getting a 90 day visa via a Saigon visa run follows a clear sequence. Here is exactly how it goes with our service.
Send Your Documents
WhatsApp us your passport photo page and a digital passport photo (white background, no glasses). We prepare the e-visa application using your details.
Pickup from Saigon
Early morning pickup from your hotel or apartment in HCMC. We drive to Moc Bai — the closest border to Saigon at roughly 2 hours west via QL22.
Exit Vietnam at Moc Bai
At the border, you exit Vietnam first. Cambodian immigration issues your visa on arrival (for most nationalities). As soon as your passport gets the Vietnam exit stamp, you send us a clear photo — this triggers the e-visa processing.
90 Day E-Visa Processed
With the exit stamp in hand, we submit the application. Urgent processing takes roughly 4 hours on working days. We monitor the status and let you know the moment the e-visa is approved.
Re-enter Vietnam
Once the 90 day Vietnam visa is ready, you return to the Vietnamese side of Moc Bai, present the e-visa approval at immigration, and get stamped back in with a fresh 90-day stay.
Back to Saigon
Drop-off at your hotel or apartment in HCMC. Most travelers are back by early to mid-afternoon, with a new 90 day visa valid from that day.
What you need
Requirements for a 90 Day Vietnam E-Visa
Getting a 90 day e-visa from Saigon is straightforward if you have the right documents ready.
Valid Passport
Must have at least 6 months of validity remaining from the date of entry. At least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
Digital Passport Photo
A recent photo with a white background, no glasses, no headwear (unless religious). Should be in standard visa photo format.
Passport Data Page Scan
A clear scan or photo of your passport bio page. Must show your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and expiry date.
Application Form
We complete the e-visa application form on your behalf using the documents you provide. You do not need to fill anything in yourself.
Visa Fee
The 90 day e-visa costs 2.4M VND when processed through our service. Paid before processing begins.
Valid Email
The e-visa approval is sent by email. We coordinate this on your behalf so you do not need to manage the inbox yourself.
How long it takes
Processing Time for the 90 Day E-Visa
Speed depends on when the exit stamp is received and whether it is a working day.
The single most important factor in e-visa processing speed is when your Vietnam exit stamp photo arrives. The e-visa application cannot be submitted until you have physically left Vietnam — immigration requires proof of exit before issuing a new entry visa.
Urgent processing: Around 4 hours on working days (Monday to Friday). If the exit stamp is received by mid-morning, the visa is usually ready before noon, allowing you to re-enter Vietnam and return to Saigon in the early afternoon.
Standard processing: May take longer — typically up to 24 hours on working days. For standard processing, some travelers choose to spend a night in the Cambodia side (Bavet) and return the next day.
Weekend note: Vietnamese immigration offices process e-visas on working days only. If your visa run falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the e-visa may be queued for the next business day. Weekday runs are always the fastest option.
Pricing
Cost of a 90 Day Vietnam Visa from Saigon
The e-visa fee is separate from transport and Cambodia visa costs. Here is a full breakdown.
Cambodia visa on arrival fees vary by nationality. The ~1.1M VND (~$43 USD) estimate covers most Western passport holders. You pay this directly to Cambodian immigration at the Moc Bai border — it is not part of our service fee.
If you only need the e-visa without transport (for example, if you arrange your own ride to Moc Bai), the cost is just 2.4M VND for the 90 day e-visa processing.
If you want the complete package — private car, e-visa, and Cambodia visa fee covered — the full cost is approximately 5.5M VND. Send a WhatsApp message for an exact quote based on your nationality and travel date.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 90 day Vietnam e-visa?
The 90 day Vietnam e-visa is a single-entry electronic visa that lets you stay in Vietnam for up to 90 consecutive days. It is issued online through the Vietnamese immigration system and replaces the older 30 day e-visa for most nationalities.
Can I get a 90 day Vietnam visa on a visa run from Saigon?
Yes. Many travelers exit Vietnam via the Moc Bai border near Saigon, have a new 90 day e-visa Vietnam processed, and re-enter Vietnam the same day with the new visa. This is one of the most common reasons people book a Saigon visa run.
How much does a 90 day Vietnam e-visa cost?
The government fee for the 90 day Vietnam e-visa is 2.4M VND when processed through our service. This does not include transport or the Cambodia visa on arrival fee (~1.1M VND). The total cost with a private car and Cambodia visa is approximately 5.5M VND.
How long does it take to get a 90 day Vietnam e-visa?
Urgent processing takes around 4 hours on working days after the exit stamp is received. Standard processing may take up to 24 hours. Weekday runs are fastest — weekend processing may queue until Monday.
What do I need to apply for a 90 day Vietnam e-visa?
You need: a valid passport (6+ months remaining), a digital passport photo (white background, no glasses), a scanned copy of your passport photo page, and payment for the visa fee. We handle the application form on your behalf.
Can I extend a 90 day Vietnam visa?
No. The 90 day e-visa is single-entry and cannot be extended from inside Vietnam. To get a new 90-day stay, you must exit the country and re-enter with a fresh visa. This is precisely what a Moc Bai visa run accomplishes.
Is a 90 day visa better than a 30 day visa?
For most travelers, yes. A 90 day visa means fewer visa runs — one every three months instead of every month. It saves time, money, and the hassle of repeated border crossings.
Do I need to leave Vietnam to get a 90 day e-visa?
Yes. The 90 day Vietnam visa is a new entry visa. You must exit Vietnam (via Moc Bai or another border) and re-enter for the new visa to take effect. Vietnamese immigration does not allow converting your current stay to a new visa without leaving.
Which nationalities qualify for the 90 day e-visa?
Citizens of over 80 countries qualify, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, most EU countries, India, South Korea, Japan, and many others. Check with us on WhatsApp if you are unsure about your nationality.
What if my visa expires before the new one is ready?
This is why we process the e-visa after you exit Vietnam at Moc Bai. You leave Vietnam legally with a valid exit stamp, so there is no overstay issue. The new visa is processed while you wait on the Cambodia side, and you re-enter with a fresh 90-day visa.
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