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Last Update: Monday January 26, 2026

A delayed visa is able to turn the excitement of an upcoming trip into a source of immense stress, especially when your departure date is right around the corner. If you have submitted your application for a Vietnam visa via the official government site and the standard processing time has passed without a response. What should you do in this unexpected circumstance? Please do not panic. There are clear, actionable steps you can take to resolve the situation. 

Understanding the Problem: Why Your Visa Might Be Delayed

Visa delays, while frustrating, are not uncommon and can be caused by a number of elements beyond your control. These below typical reasons that the travellers always encounter with:

• High Application Volume: During peak travel seasons, consular offices and processing centers may experience a surge in applications, leading to longer processing times.

• Public Holidays & Weekends: Delays can occur if a public holiday in Vietnam or your home country falls within the processing window. Note that standard processing times often do not include weekends.

• Application Issues: While you may not be aware of any errors, a simple mistake on the form, such as a typo in your passport number or a low-resolution photo, can flag your application for manual review, causing a delay.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Your Visa Urgently

Step 1: Check your arrival time and flight schedule to Vietnam

Before taking further action, you will always need to meticulously estimate and check out for the arrival of your flight journey. You might have to check with the airline for further information based on the booking confirmation the airline has revealed to you via email, portal, or travel agency.

In case you receive no responses from the airline, directly interacting with us via email or WhatsApp is strongly advised in these kinds of urgent matters.

Step 2: Utilize Urgent and Emergency Processing Options

We variously offers a range of speed-up services to handle last-minute situations. Follow these steps to access them:

1. Fill out the Online Form (applying for a new visa application through our website): 

This is the first and most crucial step to accelerate your application. These are attributed to be the urgent services from fast service to the fastest service. We highly recommend you to contact us immediately so that we are able to advise the most suitable urgent service for you to deal with the urgency.

NOTE: Even if you have already applied for a Vietnam visa through the official government portal, there will be NO ISSUES at all if you decide to re-apply for a new visa application through our website.

Subsequently, click on the next page to continue filling out your visa application form. In case you are a fresher to these kinds of online applications. We have already written a blog to specifically show your further instruction while applying online.
Furthermore, we are pleased to assist you anytime through hotline or WhatsApp to provide you further assistance.

2. Keep your previous visa application (expediting the previous visa application - the one you have applied directly through the official government site): 

If you have already applied but the processing time is taking too long, don’t worry. Nevertheless, please kindly note that we only speed up these eVisa codes in accordance with the existing information in each application and the results will be sent to you via mails. We hope you understand that we shall not be held responsible for any problems if the previous information is incorrect/inaccurate.

With this option, you can upgrade your pending application to emergency processing such as “2-Working-Hour service” and “4-Working-Hour service”, which can secure visa approval in just a few hours.

NOTE: This Speed-Up Service can ONLY be available before 3 PM (Vietnam time) from Monday to Friday. Since your previous visa application will be required to follow the working hours to apply, according to the government’s requirements. 

Step 3: Weekend and Holiday Service: Your Last-Minute Lifesaver

If your arrival is scheduled for a Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday, a standard urgent request may not be enough. The weekend and Holiday service is a specialized last minute visa solution that guarantees processing even outside regular business hours. This service is available for a flat rate of $320 per person (depending on how complicated the process due to your nationalities, the price will be varied), and includes all fees with 24/7 support to ensure your visa is ready for your arrival.

Step 4: Contact for Immediate Assistance

For the most critical situations, such as when you select the Express or Emergency processing options, direct communication is key. This direct line of communication will allow them to prioritize your application and get the granted visa to you via email in as little as 15-30 business minutes.

By following this step-by-step guide and utilizing the expedited services available, you can effectively address a delayed Vietnam visa and ensure a smooth, stress-free travel experience.