Vietnam Adds 41 New Entry Points for e-Visa Travel

A new resolution (No. 389/NQ-CP) published by Vietnamese authorities on 2 December 2025 confirms the addition of 41 new international border checkpoints for e-visa holders. The expanded network now totals 83 entry points nationwide.

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41 New Entry Points by Category

The expansion includes 4 new international airports, 11 land borders, and 26 seaports, designed to enhance accessibility from north to south and better accommodate international visitors.

New Airports for e-Visa Arrivals

• Long Thành International Airport

• Gia Bình International Airport

• Vinh International Airport

• Chu Lai International Airport

Long Thành International Airport is set for its first commercial flight in 2026. Meanwhile, Vinh (Nghệ An) and Chu Lai (formerly Quảng Nam) bring international arrivals closer to Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed Central Heritage sites, reducing the need to connect through major hubs like Nội Bài or Tân Sơn Nhất. This expansion will help facilitate more direct flight options for travelers.

26 New Maritime Ports

The most significant increase comes with the addition of 26 new seaports. Cruise operators—primarily from the United States, Europe, and Australia—are known for higher spending power and fast-track entry requests. Widespread e-visa acceptance at these ports is expected to encourage cruise lines to include more Vietnam stops on trans-Pacific and regional itineraries. The new seaport entries are:

• Vân Gia, Quảng Ninh Province

• Ðiện Ðiền, Hưng Yên Province

• Hải Thịnh, Ninh Bình Province

• Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình Province

• Cửa Lò – Bến Thủy, Nghệ An Province

• Sơn Dương, Hà Tĩnh Province

• Gianh, Quảng Trị Province

• Hòn Lá, Quảng Trị Province

• Cửa Việt, Quảng Trị Province

• Thuận An, Huế City

• Kỳ Hà, Đà Nẵng City

• Sa Kỳ, Quảng Ngãi Province

• Vũng Rô, Đắk Lắk Province

• Cà Ná, Khánh Hòa Province

• Ninh Chữ, Khánh Hòa Province

• Phú Quý, Lâm Đồng Province

• Liên Hương, Lâm Đồng Province

• Bến Lức, Tây Ninh Province

• Đồng Tháp, Đồng Tháp Province

• Soài Rạp – Hiệp Phước, Đồng Tháp Province

• Mỹ Thới, An Giang Province

• Hòn Chông, An Giang Province

• An Thới, An Giang Province

• Trường Long Hòa, Vĩnh Long Province

• Gia Long, Vĩnh Long Province

• Nam Cán, Cà Mau Province

11 New Land Border Crossings

The addition of 11 new land border checkpoints—mostly located in central and northern border provinces—previously saw limited tourist traffic due to complex visa requirements. Mr. Phạm Hải Quỳnh, Director of the Asian Institute of Tourism Development, expects this policy shift to increase overland arrivals from Laos, Thailand, and China, stimulating local economies along border regions. The new land borders are:

• Đồng Đăng (rail), Lạng Sơn Province

• Lào Cai (rail), Lào Cai Province

• Trà Lĩnh, Cao Bằng Province

• Long Sáp, Sơn La Province

• Nam Giang, Đà Nẵng City

• Lệ Thanh, Gia Lai Province

• Bình Hiệp, Tây Ninh Province

• Thượng Phước, Đồng Tháp Province

• Đinh Ba, Đồng Tháp Province

• Tân Nam, Tây Ninh Province

• Thanh Thủy, Tuyên Quang Province

What This Means for Travelers

The expansion offers a more streamlined arrival process—enabling travelers to reach destinations faster and with fewer transit stops. For example, flights to Chu Lai now provide direct access to Hội An, easing congestion at major gateways while distributing tourism revenue across smaller airports and regional gateways.

For tour operators, the diversified network supports the creation of hybrid and multicountry itineraries. Travelers can now, for instance, fly into Vinh, travel overland to Laos, and re-enter Vietnam via another border checkpoint—all under the same 90-day, multiple-entry e-visa. Luxury travelers, in particular, stand to benefit from improved access to remote regions via private charters or yacht arrivals.

Local authorities still need to synchronize infrastructure and human resources, especially in digital passport readers, data transmission systems, and e-visa processing software in the newly added checkpoints, to ensure smooth operations.

With this update, Vietnam now has one of the most open visa policies in Southeast Asia, level with Thailand and Malaysia in attracting international visitors.