Confirm the website before uploading a passport. Vietnam’s official e-visa FAQ lists evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn. A page title saying “Vietnam Visa” is not proof that a website is the government application system. This article concerns portal identification, not eligibility for a particular nationality, passport or purpose.

Why are there two domains and an older website?

The Immigration Department’s migration announcement says the portal moved to these two domains at 08:00 on 11 November 2024 (GMT+7). The official FAQ also lists them. An older page remaining online does not mean it is the place to submit a new application.

Read the address bar first

Check the hostname before relying on flags, badges or institutional names on a page. The exact name evisa.gov.vn differs from another hostname that merely contains similar words. Following the links from the official announcement is safer than guessing a similar address. Check the address again after a redirect, and verify payment steps against official instructions.

HTTPS encrypts the connection; it does not establish government authorization. The Chromium explanation of the lock icon makes the same distinction.

A service provider is different from the issuing authority

A company may offer form filling, translation or follow-up services. Those services do not give it authority to issue a visa. The official FAQ warns that unofficial sites may result in unauthorized fees. Before paying, ask what service is provided, how official charges and service fees are separated, how to verify results through the official system, and how passport data is handled. These are editorial checks, not a government contract checklist.

Before sharing a passport

Verify the recipient and provide only what the procedure requires. Redact unnecessary personal details in public questions or screenshots; do not alter a passport page that must be submitted intact in an official application. Public discussion and a formal application are different situations.

Finding the correct portal is only a first step. It does not guarantee approval or entry. Consult the official system for eligibility, names and travel requirements.

Scope and update record

Prepared on 24 October 2026 as the English counterpart of the Chinese article. The official portal and public FAQ were checked on that date; the Chromium explanation uses the saved source dated 9 October 2026. AI-assisted translation and machine checks only, without human review. This is general information, not individual legal advice. Report errors through the corrections page.