Vietnam Visa Urgent visas work with a clock, and the clock is in Vietnam. If you apply a few minutes too late, your result moves to the next slot. I see this every week, so here are the cut-offs in one place. All of them come from the rules on my pricing and urgent pages.
Cut-off times by option
| Option | Apply by (Vietnam time) | Ready by | All-in price (single entry) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent 3 days | 18:00 Vietnam time on a working day (Mon–Fri) | 18:00 on the 3rd working day | US$64 |
| Urgent 2 days | 18:00 Vietnam time on a working day (Mon–Fri) | 18:00 on the 2nd working day | US$74 |
| Urgent 1 day | 18:00 Vietnam time on a working day (Mon–Fri) | 18:00 the next working day | US$94 |
| Urgent 4 hours | Before 8:00 Before 14:00 Later | By 12:00 By 18:00 By 12:00 the next working day | US$104 |
| Emergency 1 hour | Monday to Friday, before 18:00 | 1 working hour after you apply (lunch 11:00–13:30 is not counted) | US$224 |
| Weekend service | Friday 18:00 to Saturday 15:00 Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 15:00 After Sunday 15:00 | By 18:00 on Saturday By 18:00 on Sunday Closed | US$224 |
Multiple entry: add US$25. Government fee included. Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Türkiye: +US$20. See the full price list.
The clock starts when payment and complete, correct documents (passport page and photo) are both received. A blurry photo or a missing page does not start it.
Emergency 1 hour: examples
The Emergency 1 hour option counts 1 working hour. Lunch from 11:00 to 13:30 does not count. Here is what that looks like:
- Apply at 10:30: the result comes at 14:00 (30 minutes before lunch, 30 minutes after).
- Apply at 14:21: the result comes at 15:21.
- Apply before 8:00: the result comes at 9:00.
- Apply Monday to Thursday from 18:00: the result comes at 9:00 the next working day.
- Apply on Friday from 18:00: only the weekend service is available.
Urgent 4 hours: the two windows
Urgent 4 hours has two cut-offs. Apply before 8:00 and the result comes by 12:00. Apply before 14:00 and it comes by 18:00. If you apply after 14:00, the result moves to 12:00 on the next working day. When you can choose, apply before 8:00 or just before 14:00 to catch the earlier slot.
Weekend service
The weekend service opens on Friday at 18:00. Apply before 15:00 on Saturday for a result by 18:00 on Saturday. Apply between Saturday 15:00 and Sunday 15:00 for a result by 18:00 on Sunday. After Sunday 15:00 it closes, the weekday options return, and applications are processed from Monday. More on the weekend page.
Not sure which cut-off you can still make? Message me your flight time. From 1 hour on weekdays, weekends too, all-in from US$64. I confirm the time before you pay.
On the application form, enter the code PAUL03 in “Add Your Coupon”. On time or your money back. Refused new application: 100% refund.
What time is it in Vietnam when it is 8:00, 14:00 or 18:00?
These times are converted for 13 November 2026. Daylight saving can move this by 1 hour; check the time in your city.
| Your city | Vietnam 8:00 | Vietnam 14:00 | Vietnam 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 12:00 | 18:00 | 22:00 |
| Melbourne | 12:00 | 18:00 | 22:00 |
| Auckland | 14:00 | 20:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| Singapore | 09:00 | 15:00 | 19:00 |
| Hong Kong | 09:00 | 15:00 | 19:00 |
| Tokyo | 10:00 | 16:00 | 20:00 |
| Dubai | 05:00 | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| London | 01:00 | 07:00 | 11:00 |
| New York | 20:00 (day before) | 02:00 | 06:00 |
| Los Angeles | 17:00 (day before) | 23:00 (day before) | 03:00 |
Use the table to turn the cut-offs above into your own time. For example, Vietnam 14:00 is 18:00 in Sydney, 16:00 in Tokyo and 07:00 in London today. Always check again on the day you apply, because the gap changes when clocks change.
Working days and holidays
Working days are Monday to Friday. Weekends and Vietnamese public holidays do not count. Your own country's holidays do not matter. See my guide to Vietnamese public holidays, and the page on e-visa processing time.
How much margin should you leave?
Choose the slowest option that is still ready before you check in, and leave a margin. A result at 18:00 does not help if your flight leaves at 17:00. If you are close to a cut-off, move up one option. The table on my urgent visa page matches your flight to an option.
FAQ
What is the cut-off for Emergency 1 hour?
Monday to Friday before 18:00 Vietnam time. The result comes 1 working hour after you apply, and lunch from 11:00 to 13:30 is not counted. From 18:00 Monday to Thursday, the result comes at 9:00 the next working day.
Until what time can I apply for Urgent 4 hours?
Apply before 8:00 for a result by 12:00, or before 14:00 for a result by 18:00. After 14:00, the result comes by 12:00 on the next working day.
When does the weekend service open and close?
It opens on Friday at 18:00 and closes on Sunday at 15:00. Apply before 15:00 on Saturday for a result by 18:00 on Saturday, or between Saturday 15:00 and Sunday 15:00 for a result by 18:00 on Sunday.
When does the clock start?
The clock starts when payment and complete, correct documents (passport page and photo) are both received.
The rules on this page come from my pricing and urgent visa pages. Sources checked: 13 Nov 2026.
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