Vietnam e-Visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (evisa.gov.vn source)
How do you get a visa for Vietnam from Algeria?
Algerians need a visa for Vietnam, but since August 2023 the e-Visa is open to all nationalities and is applied for 100% online on the official portal evisa.gov.vn — no embassy and no pre-travel biometrics. Stay up to 90 days, single entry ($25) or multiple ($50). Documents: passport (≥ 6 months) + photo + passport scan + address in Vietnam. Official processing ~3 working days (apply ~2 weeks ahead). ⚠️ Use only evisa.gov.vn (many scam sites). New in 2026: a free digital arrival card and a health declaration (from 1 July 2026) must be completed before travel, separate from the visa.
Official source: evisa.gov.vn
At a glance
- Type
- e-Visa (all nationalities since Aug 2023)
- Application
- 100% online (evisa.gov.vn), no embassy
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Entries
- Single ($25) or multiple ($50)
- Documents
- Passport ≥ 6 months + photo + scan + address
- Processing
- ~3 working days (official)
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None
- On arrival
- Free digital arrival card (+ health declaration)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months, ≥ 2 blank pages)
- Passport photo 4×6 cm (white background, no glasses)
- Scan of the passport data page
- Temporary address in Vietnam (hotel)
- Intended entry/exit dates and entry port
- Digital arrival card (prearrival.immigration.gov.vn) — free, within 72 h before arrival
- Health declaration (from 1 July 2026) — free
How it works, step by step
- 1Prepare your file
Passport + photo + passport scan + address in Vietnam.
- 2OuiVisa fills the official portal evisa.gov.vn
We check your eligibility before any payment.
- 3Pay the fees online
$25 (single entry) or $50 (multiple) — non-refundable.
- 4Receive the e-Visa by email (PDF)
Usually within ~3 working days (apply ~2 weeks ahead).
- 5Complete the free digital arrival card and travel
+ health declaration (from July 2026) — use only the official portals.
By purpose of travel
Vietnam tourist e-Visa (single entry) from Algeria
How do you get a single-entry tourist e-Visa for Vietnam?
For a tourist trip, Algerians apply for the single-entry e-Visa, up to 90 days, for $25, 100% online on evisa.gov.vn — no embassy or pre-travel biometrics. Validity runs from the entry date you select. Documents: passport + photo + scan + address. On arrival: free digital arrival card.
Questions about this purpose
What if I want to exit and re-enter?
Choose multiple entry ($50) — a single-entry visa becomes void once you leave Vietnam.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Vietnamese authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment. Fees are non-refundable if refused.
Vietnam business e-Visa from Algeria
Which visa for a business trip to Vietnam from Algeria?
For professional visits (meetings, conferences, trade fairs), Algerians use the same e-Visa as for tourism: up to 90 days, single entry ($25) or multiple ($50), 100% online on evisa.gov.vn. It covers business visits but not paid work in Vietnam (which requires a work permit). No embassy or biometrics. On arrival: free digital arrival card.
Questions about this purpose
Does a business trip need a different visa?
No, it is the same e-Visa as for tourism; choose single or multiple entry depending on your travel.
Can I work in Vietnam with this e-Visa?
No. The e-Visa covers meetings and conferences, not paid employment, which requires a work permit.
Is an invitation letter needed?
Not required for the e-Visa; everything is done online via OuiVisa.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Vietnamese authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment. Fees are non-refundable if refused.
Fees
| e-Visa single entry (90 d) | $25 |
| e-Visa multiple entry (90 d) | $50 |
| Digital arrival card | free |
Government fees: $25 (single entry) / $50 (multiple entry), non-refundable even if refused. The digital arrival card and health declaration (from 1 July 2026) are free. Official processing ~3 working days (apply ~2 weeks ahead). Confirm on evisa.gov.vn — use only the official portal.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa for Vietnam from Algeria?
Yes, but since August 2023 the e-Visa is open to all nationalities and applied for 100% online on evisa.gov.vn.
Do I need to visit the embassy?
No. Everything is online; OuiVisa fills the official portal and delivers the e-Visa by email.
Single or multiple entry?
Multiple ($50) if you exit and re-enter (e.g. Cambodia/Laos). The choice is final: a mistake means re-applying and re-paying.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days; validity runs from the entry date you select.
What is the digital arrival card?
A mandatory, FREE card completed at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn within 72 h before arrival, separate from the visa.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only evisa.gov.vn. Many sites charge 2–8× the official price.
Ready for your Vietnam e-Visa, 100% online?
OuiVisa fills the official portal evisa.gov.vn and delivers the e-Visa by email — no travel needed.
Start my e-Visa onlinee-Visa handled 100% online by OuiVisa — no embassy visit and no pre-travel biometrics. For visas requiring biometrics and physical presence, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Visa issuance is at the Vietnamese authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.
