How long you can stay
90 days per visit
Checked 16 August 2026 · 5 official sources
Visa at a glance
- Visa fee
- US$25
- Entries
- Varies by visa
- Extendable
- No
- Passport validity
- 6 months
On the day you enter
What you need to enter
Return or onward ticket
Not stated
Proof of accommodation
Not stated
Proof of funds
Not stated
Not stated either way. The National Portal on Immigration enumerates three conditions for being granted an e-visa — being outside Vietnam, holding a valid passport, and not falling under the entry suspensions in Article 21 — and funds are not among them. But those are conditions for granting the visa, not the statutory conditions of entry, which are set by Article 20 of Law 47/2014 and could not be read. An omission from a visa-grant list says nothing about what an officer may ask at the border.
Travel insurance
Not stated
Blank passport pages
Not stated
Vaccinations
Not stated
Arrival form
Not stated
“Not stated” means no official source we checked addresses it either way — not that it is unnecessary. Carry it if in doubt.
When to go
Pick a month to see what the weather actually does.
Each month shows the best of Vietnam's 3 regions — the region is named with it. Peak season is December, January, February, March — expect higher prices and crowds.
JanuaryPeak season
Excellent in North · the best month to go
- Average
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 28mm
- Rain days
- 11
Dry but genuinely cool and often grey in Hanoi and Ha Long — pack a jacket. Peak dry season in the south, where it is 32°C and sunny.
- North: Excellent · 17°C · 28mm over 11 days
- Centre: Excellent · 23°C · 83mm over 14 days
- South: Excellent · 28°C · 12mm over 2 days
FebruaryPeak season
Excellent in North
- Average
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 19mm
- Rain days
- 12
The driest month in the north. Tet, the lunar new year, falls in late January or February — much of the country closes for several days and transport is fully booked.
- North: Excellent · 19°C · 19mm over 12 days
- Centre: Excellent · 23°C · 22mm over 7 days
- South: Excellent · 28°C · 8mm over one day
MarchPeak season
Excellent in Centre
- Average
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 36mm
- Rain days
- 7
Warming, dry and comfortable in the north, still dry in the south and the centre. One of the best months for a full north-to-south trip.
- North: Good · 21°C · 55mm over 18 days
- Centre: Excellent · 25°C · 36mm over 7 days
- South: Good · 29°C · 18mm over one day
April
Excellent in Centre
- Average
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 50mm
- Rain days
- 7
Warm and pleasant nationwide, before the northern summer rains and the southern wet season begin. Arguably the best single month for first-time visitors.
- North: Good · 25°C · 79mm over 16 days
- Centre: Excellent · 28°C · 50mm over 7 days
- South: Good · 31°C · 57mm over 4 days
May
Good in Centre
- Average
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 71mm
- Rain days
- 10
Hot and increasingly wet in the north; the southern wet season starts. Central beaches at Da Nang and Nha Trang are at their best.
- North: Fair · 28°C · 188mm over 17 days
- Centre: Good · 29°C · 71mm over 10 days
- South: Poor · 31°C · 202mm over 13 days
June
Good in Centre
- Average
- 31°C
- Rainfall
- 68mm
- Rain days
- 9
Hot and humid with heavy northern rain. Good beach weather in the centre, which is the exception rather than the rule this month.
- North: Poor · 30°C · 231mm over 16 days
- Centre: Good · 31°C · 68mm over 9 days
- South: Poor · 30°C · 224mm over 16 days
July
Good in Centre
- Average
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 92mm
- Rain days
- 12
Peak northern monsoon and typhoon season begins. Ha Long Bay cruises are sometimes cancelled at short notice for weather.
- North: Poor · 30°C · 300mm over 18 days
- Centre: Good · 30°C · 92mm over 12 days
- South: Poor · 29°C · 231mm over 19 days
August
Fair in Centre
- Average
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 167mm
- Rain days
- 14
The wettest month in Hanoi and a serious typhoon risk on the northern and central coasts.
- North: Poor · 29°C · 335mm over 18 days
- Centre: Fair · 30°C · 167mm over 14 days
- South: Poor · 29°C · 219mm over 17 days
September
Fair in North
- Average
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 195mm
- Rain days
- 14
Northern rain easing, but the centre is entering its worst stretch — Da Nang averages 394mm and Hoi An can flood.
- North: Fair · 28°C · 195mm over 14 days
- Centre: Poor · 28°C · 394mm over 17 days
- South: Poor · 29°C · 273mm over 18 days
October
Good in North
- Average
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 126mm
- Rain days
- 10
Excellent in the north — cooler, clearer and the classic month for Sapa's rice terraces. ⚠️ Simultaneously the wettest month in the centre, at 658mm in Da Nang.
- North: Good · 26°C · 126mm over 10 days
- Centre: Poor · 27°C · 658mm over 21 days
- South: Poor · 29°C · 240mm over 16 days
November
Excellent in North
- Average
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 48mm
- Rain days
- 7
Dry, mild and clear in the north, and the south's dry season is beginning. The centre is still very wet.
- North: Excellent · 23°C · 48mm over 7 days
- Centre: Poor · 25°C · 486mm over 21 days
- South: Good · 29°C · 128mm over 9 days
DecemberPeak season
Excellent in North
- Average
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 24mm
- Rain days
- 7
Very dry in the north but cold by tropical standards. Excellent in the south, which is now at its driest and sunniest.
- North: Excellent · 19°C · 24mm over 7 days
- Centre: Poor · 23°C · 272mm over 21 days
- South: Excellent · 28°C · 41mm over 5 days
Where you go changes the answer
How Vietnam's regions differ, and when it matters
Vietnam is the most climatically divided country on this site, and the grid above rates all three regions rather than averaging them. The country is 1,650km long and the regions are frequently in opposite states. The north (Hanoi, Ha Long, Sapa) has a genuine cool season — January averages 20.0°C by day and 14.6°C at night, which surprises most Indian visitors expecting tropical heat. The centre (Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue) has a violent wet autumn: October averages 658mm, the highest monthly figure of any country on this site, with real flooding risk in Hoi An. The south (Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc) is tropical year-round and reverses the north, dry from December to March. In January, Hanoi is 20°C and Ho Chi Minh City is 32°C. October is simultaneously the north's best month and the centre's worst — so for a full north-to-south trip, February to April is the least-bad compromise.
What it costs
₹ · per person per day
- BudgetHostels, street food, public transport₹1,800
- Mid-range3-star hotels, restaurants, some activities₹4,000
- Luxury4–5 star hotels, private transport, experiences₹11,000
Excludes international flights. Our estimate, not an official figure — reviewed 16 August 2026. A typical trip runs 8–14 days.
Where to go
Ha Long Bay
Limestone karsts rising out of the sea northeast of Hanoi, almost always visited on an overnight cruise. Neighbouring Lan Ha Bay is quieter for the same scenery.
Hanoi
The Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature and street food built around bun cha and egg coffee. Cooler and more atmospheric than the south, and the usual starting point for a Vietnam trip.
Hoi An
A preserved trading port lit by silk lanterns, with tailors who will make clothes overnight and one of Vietnam's best food scenes. Prone to flooding in October and November.
Ho Chi Minh City
The commercial capital, with the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace and the Cu Chi tunnels a short trip away. Faster, hotter and more chaotic than Hanoi.
Sapa
Terraced rice fields and hill-tribe villages near the Chinese border. Best in September and October when the terraces turn gold; genuinely cold in winter.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang
A national park holding some of the largest caves on earth, including Son Doong. Less visited than the coast and increasingly the highlight for people on a second trip.
Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc
Floating markets and waterways south of Ho Chi Minh City, and Vietnam's largest island with the country's best beaches and a dry season running December to April.
The full rules
Everything official, quoted rather than summarised.
The detail
Conditions in full, fees, entries, and extending your stay
- Apply online before you travel at evisa.gov.vn. The Vietnam Electronic Visa Portal moved to evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn on 11 November 2024 — older addresses redirect, and any other site charging you to apply is an intermediary, not the government.
- The fee is US$25 for a single-entry e-visa or US$50 for multiple entry. It is paid through the government payment gateway and "will not be refunded if the application is refused".
- Processing is quoted at three working days.
- The e-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days. You choose single or multiple entry when you apply, and your approved e-visa states its own validity — print it and carry it.
- To be granted an e-visa you must be outside Vietnam, hold a valid passport, and not fall under the entry-suspension provisions of Vietnam's immigration law.
- E-visas are only valid at designated ports of entry. Check that your arrival airport, land crossing or seaport is on Vietnam Immigration's list before booking, particularly for overland travel from Cambodia or Laos.
- ⚠️ We could not read Vietnam's visa-exemption list from an official page during this check — the government mission pages that publish it were unreachable. Vietnam does exempt some nationalities for 45 days, but every list we saw covers European countries plus the UK, Russia, Japan and South Korea, and none includes India. We publish the e-visa route because getting one you did not strictly need costs US$25, while arriving without one you did need means being refused boarding.
- Extending your stay
- Not possible. No official extension route was found for the e-visa on any page we could read. Vietnam Immigration says e-visa holders already in Vietnam "may be considered to get new visa if being invited/guaranteed by authority/organization/individual in Vietnam" — that is a fresh sponsored visa, not an extension of the one you hold. Plan to leave before your e-visa expires.
- Number of entries
- Varies — confirm with the embassy for your itinerary.
- Visa fee
- US$25.
- Where to apply, if you need a visa
- https://evisa.gov.vn/
Common questions
- Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
- Indian ordinary passport holders must apply for an eVisa online before travelling to visit Vietnam for tourism. Last checked 16 August 2026.
- How long can Indians stay in Vietnam?
- 90 days per entry in Vietnam.
- How long must my passport be valid to enter Vietnam?
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date you enter Vietnam. Renew before you travel if it expires sooner.
- When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December. These ratings are based on climate normals measured at Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam has more than one climate — a month counts as good if any region is, so check the month-by-month breakdown to see which one before booking.
- How much does a trip to Vietnam cost per day?
- Roughly ₹1,800 per day on a budget, ₹4,000 mid-range, or ₹11,000 for luxury travel — per person, excluding international flights. Estimated 16 August 2026.
Sources
Every visa fact on this page comes from one of these. Verified by Rahul Chhabrani on 16 August 2026.
- Vietnam Immigration Department — National Portal on Immigration, e-visa overview and conditions
Government · read 16 August 2026 · source last updated 11 November 2024
- Vietnam Immigration Department — e-visa application steps and fees (US$25 single, US$50 multiple)
Government · read 16 August 2026
- WMO World Weather Information Service — Hanoi climate normals (Viet Nam National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting)
Intergovernmental · read 16 August 2026
- WMO World Weather Information Service — Da Nang climate normals, used for the central-region caveat
Intergovernmental · read 16 August 2026
- WMO World Weather Information Service — Ho Chi Minh City climate normals, used for the southern-region caveat
Intergovernmental · read 16 August 2026
Before you book
This page covers ordinary Indian passports, for tourism only. Rules for business, study, transit and diplomatic or official passports differ and are not covered here.
Visa rules change without notice. Everything here was checked against official sources on 16 August 2026. The final decision on entry always rests with immigration officers at the border. Confirm with the embassy before booking anything non-refundable.