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Designated Ports of Entry: Official Border Gates for Viet Nam e-Visa (2026)

To ensure a seamless entry into the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, all international travelers holding an electronic visa (e-Visa) must enter and exit through specific government-approved border gates. Under the 2026 immigration protocols, the following lists comprise all authorized air, land, and sea ports of entry.

I. Mandatory Declaration Instructions & Compliance

Before selecting your point of entry, please review these strictly enforced legal instructions:

  1. Accuracy Requirement: Applicants must declare all information sufficiently, accurately, and honestly in English.

  2. Selection Protocol: For multiple-choice questions, applicants are required to select all appropriate answers. Specific information must be provided if "Others" is selected.

  3. Dishonest Information Warning: Any e-Visa application containing dishonest or fraudulent information discovered by the Viet Nam Immigration Authority will be summarily denied.

  4. External Status: Visas are exclusively issued to foreigners currently abroad. Individuals currently holding temporary residence within Viet Nam are not eligible for this e-Visa category.

  5. Strict Port Adherence: Electronic visas are valid only at the border gates approved by the Government of Viet Nam.

  6. Time Zone Standard: All document processing and declarations follow the UTC+07:00 time zone.

II. Approved Air Border Gates (International Airports)

These are the primary entry points for international flights into the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam:

  • Noi Bai Airport Border Gate (Ha Noi)

  • Tan Son Nhat Airport Border Gate (Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Da Nang Airport Border Gate (Da Nang)

  • Cam Ranh Airport Border Gate (Khanh Hoa)

  • Cat Bi Airport Border Gate (Hai Phong)

  • Phu Quoc Airport Border Gate (Kien Giang)

  • Can Tho Airport Border Gate (Can Tho)

  • Phu Bai Airport Border Gate (Hue)

  • Van Don Airport Border Gate (Quang Ninh)

  • Tho Xuan Airport Border Gate

  • Dong Hoi Airport Border Gate

  • Phu Cat Airport Border Gate

  • Lien Khuong Airport Border Gate

  • Vinh Airport Border Gate

  • Chu Lai Airport Border Gate

III. Approved Land Border Gates

For travelers entering via neighboring countries (China, Laos, Cambodia), the following gates are authorized:

  1. Huu Nghi (Lang Son) | 2. Moc Bai (Tay Ninh) | 3. Lao Bao (Quang Tri)

  2. Lao Cai (Lao Cai) | 5. Moc Bai (Tay Ninh) | 6. Mong Cai (Quang Ninh)

  3. Bo Y (Kon Tum) | 8. Cha Lo (Quang Binh) | 9. Cau Treo (Ha Tinh)

  4. Ha Tien (Kien Giang) | 11. Na Meo (Thanh Hoa) | 12. Nam Can (Nghe An)

  5. Tay Trang (Dien Bien) | 14. Xa Mat (Tay Ninh) | 15. Tinh Bien (An Giang)

  6. Vinh Xuong (Land and River - An Giang) | 17. Dong Dang (Railway - Lang Son)

  7. Tra Linh (Cao Bang) | 19. Thanh Thuy (Tuyen Quang) | 20. Lao Cai Railway

  8. Long Sap (Son La) | 22. Nam Giang (Da Nang) | 23. Le Thanh (Gia Lai)

  9. Tan Nam (Tay Ninh) | 25. Binh Hiep (Tay Ninh) | 26. Thuong Phuoc (Dong Thap)

  10. Dinh Ba (Dong Thap)

IV. Approved Sea Border Gates (Seaports)

Cruises and maritime travelers must utilize the following designated ports:

  • Hai Phong Port Border Gate (Hai Phong)

  • Hon Gai / Cam Pha / Van Gia Ports (Quang Ninh)

  • Da Nang Port Border Gate (Da Nang)

  • Ho Chi Minh City Port Border Gate

  • Vung Tau Port Border Gate (Ba Ria - Vung Tau)

  • Nha Trang Port Border Gate (Khanh Hoa)

  • Quy Nhon Port Border Gate (Binh Dinh)

  • Chan May Port Border Gate (Thua Thien Hue)

  • Dung Quat Port Border Gate (Quang Ngai)

  • Duong Dong Port Border Gate (Kien Giang)

  • Nghi Son Port Border Gate (Thanh Hoa)

  • Vung Ang / Son Duong Ports (Ha Tinh)

  • Additional Authorized Ports: Ninh Phuc, Diem Dien, Hai Thinh, Ben Thuy, Gianh, Hon La, Cua Viet, Thuan An, Ky Ha, Sa Ky, Ca Na, Ninh Chu, Phu Quy, Dong Thap, My Thoi, Hon Chong, An Thoi, Ben Luc, Soai Riep - Hiep Phuoc, Truong Long Hoa, Nam Can, Lien Huong, Giao Long, Vung Ro.

V. Special Exemptions Under Article 8

In accordance with Article 8 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence, certain high-level individuals and diplomatic delegations are not required to apply via the e-Visa portal but must coordinate through inviting and sponsoring agencies via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

  • Guest delegations of the General Secretary, President, Prime Minister, or Chairman of the National Assembly.

  • Members of diplomatic missions, consular offices, and representative offices of international organizations (UN, Intergovernmental) and their immediate families.

  • Individuals visiting or working with authorized diplomatic representative agencies.

Institutional Advice for 2026 Travelers

Please ensure that your arrival port strictly matches the information provided in your e-Visa application. Entering through a non-approved border gate will result in entry denial. For real-time updates on port status or administrative assistance, please contact our 24/7 Professional Support Team.

Secure your gateway to Viet Nam. Choose your entry point with precision and confidence.

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