The 2026 Vietnam E-Visa Alert: Why Your "Official" Application Might Be a Phishing Scam
You’ve found the perfect flight from Kochi, picked out a hotel in Da Nang, and now you’re Googling the official Vietnam immigration portal to get your visa.
Suddenly, you’re on a professional-looking site. It has the Vietnam flag, great reviews, and asks for a $95 “processing fee.” Stop right there. You might be on a phishing site. In 2026, “copycat” websites have become so sophisticated that even tech-savvy travelers are losing thousands of rupees.
Is That Site Real? The $25 vs. $100 Test
The real Vietnam e-visa for Indians in 2026 costs exactly $25 (approx. ₹2,100) for single entry and $50 for multiple entry.
The Red Flag: If a website asks for “Service Fees” or “Urgent Handling Fees” that push the price above $25–$50, it is likely a third-party agency at best, or a phishing scam at worst.
The URL Check: The only official government domains are evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn. If the URL ends in
.com,.org, or.net, you are not on the government portal.
Top Vietnam Visa Rejection Reasons (And How to Avoid Them)
Even on the right site, a tiny mistake can lead to a rejection. Since the fee is non-refundable, a mistake costs you time and money.
Name Mismatch: Your name must match the ICAO line (the strip of letters/numbers at the bottom of your passport) exactly. Many Indians forget to include their middle name or swap their surname.
Poor Photo Quality: Selfies don’t work. The system in 2026 uses AI to verify portraits; if there are shadows, glasses, or a non-white background, it’s an instant “denied.”
- Wrong Entry Point: If your visa says you are entering via Noi Bai (Hanoi) but your flight lands in Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh), you may be denied boarding at the airport.
Why “Doing It Yourself” Might Not Be Worth It
We see it every month: a traveler tries to save a few hundred rupees, gets a rejection 3 days before their flight, and ends up paying triple for an “emergency visa”—or worse, cancels their trip.
Let the Experts Handle the Boring Stuff
At Tourfly, we don’t just “book a tour.” We manage the entire Vietnam e-visa for Indians 2026 process as part of our group packages. We ensure your documents are perfect, your entry gates are correct, and your timing aligns with Vietnam’s best weather.
Don’t let a “fake” website ruin your real holiday. —
Worried your current visa application might be a mistake? Would you like me to do a quick “Application Audit” for you to ensure everything is correct before you hit submit?
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