Vietnam Visa It happens a lot. You got your e-visa, then your passport was renewed, stolen, damaged or replaced before the trip. Now the number on your e-visa is the number of a passport you no longer carry. Is the e-visa still good? Let me tell you what I can prove, what I cannot, and what I would do.
What I can verify, and what I cannot
The Vietnamese authorities do not, on the pages I could read, answer this exact question in one sentence. I will not pretend they do. Here is what I did find from official sources:
- Canada's travel advice says to make sure your application details match your passport exactly, and that an e-visa application cannot be corrected or edited once it is submitted (travel.gc.ca).
- Australia's Smartraveller says the details on your visa must exactly match your passport's biodata page, and that errors can mean a fee at check-in or on arrival (smartraveller.gov.au).
- Canada also says you must travel on the same passport you used to enter Vietnam (travel.gc.ca).
From my own work, the e-visa is tied to your passport number, and the airline and the immigration officer compare the two. That is why I say: a new passport normally needs a new e-visa. Please confirm on the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) if you want to be sure for your case.
Which passport will you carry?
| Your situation | What I would do |
|---|---|
| You will travel on the old passport, and it is still valid | Keep the e-visa. Travel on the passport named on it. Check the passport is still valid for your trip (see below). |
| You will travel on the new passport | Apply for a new e-visa with the new passport number. Do not rely on the old e-visa. |
| The new passport has not arrived yet | Wait until you hold it and can read the number. Then apply. Do not guess the number. |
| You carry both passports | Use one passport for everything: e-visa, check-in and immigration. Do not mix them. |
One more rule applies to whichever passport you use. The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive, and at least 2 blank pages (gov.uk).
Step by step: new passport, new e-visa
- Read the number on the new passport. It is on the photo page. Watch for the letter O and the number 0.
- Apply with the new passport number. Use a fresh photo of the new passport page and a new portrait photo. See my photo requirements.
- Type your name exactly as in the new passport. Names can change after a renewal. See how to enter your name.
- Expect to pay the government fee again. It is US$25 for a single entry and US$50 for multiple entry. With me, it is included in the price.
- Leave the old application alone. You do not need to cancel it. Just do not use it.
- Check the new e-visa against the new passport, character by character, before you fly.
Not sure the old number is the problem? My page on a wrong passport number explains what happens to an application with a number that does not match.
New passport and a flight in the next three days? A new e-visa is the safe route. 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 if my e-visa is already approved?
An approved e-visa with the old number does not move to the new passport. If your trip is far away, apply again with the new number. If your trip is close, an urgent option gets you the new e-visa in time. If the only problem is a typo, a mistake on an issued e-visa can sometimes be amended: see how to fix an e-visa mistake.
Urgent options with a new passport
| Option | Single entry, all-in |
|---|---|
| Emergency 1 hour Mon–Fri, apply before 18:00 | US$224 |
| Urgent 4 hours | US$104 |
| Urgent 1 day | US$94 |
| Urgent 2 days | US$74 |
| Urgent 3 days | US$64 |
| Weekend emergency Friday 18:00 to Sunday 15:00 | 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.
Compare with the standard route on the pricing page. If your e-visa is already late, see e-visa still processing.
FAQ
Is my Vietnam e-visa still valid if I get a new passport?
Plan on needing a new e-visa. Your e-visa is tied to the passport number, and the details must match the passport you carry. If you travel on the old passport named on the e-visa, nothing changes.
Can I change the passport number on my e-visa?
An application that is still processing cannot be changed: you need a new application. An issued e-visa with a typo can sometimes be amended, but a new passport is a new document, so I recommend a new e-visa.
Do I have to cancel the old application?
No. Leave it and travel on the new e-visa that matches your new passport.
How much does a new e-visa cost?
The government fee is US$25 for a single entry and US$50 for multiple entry. With me the all-in price starts at US$45 for standard processing and US$64 for urgent 3 days.
Official sources: Government of Canada: Vietnam travel advice (details must match, same passport) · Smartraveller (Australia): Vietnam travel advice (visa details must match biodata page) · UK FCDO: Vietnam entry requirements (passport validity and blank pages) · evisa.gov.vn. Sources checked: 11 Nov 2026.
Related: Wrong passport number · Name format · Fix an e-visa mistake · Photo requirements · Pricing
