Vietnam Visa 
On the form, type PAUL03 in “Add Your Coupon”.
Key dates for Tet 2027
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Lunar New Year's Day | Saturday 6 February 2027 |
| Public-sector Tet break | Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February 2027 (7 days: 5 statutory days + 2 compensatory days) |
| Work resumes | Thursday 11 February 2027 |
| Private businesses | Choose their own 5 Tet days around these dates |
The official e-visa processing time is 3–5 working days. Working days are Monday to Friday and exclude Vietnamese public holidays, so 4 to 10 February 2027 do not count. See processing time for how the count works.
When to apply
To get the result before the break, the 5 working days must end by Wednesday 3 February. That means applying by Wednesday 27 January 2027 at the latest:
| Day | Working-day count |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 January | You apply |
| Thursday 28 January | Day 1 |
| Friday 29 January | Day 2 |
| Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 January | Weekend, not counted |
| Monday 1 February | Day 3 |
| Tuesday 2 February | Day 4 |
| Wednesday 3 February | Day 5, the last working day before the break |
| Thursday 4 – Wednesday 10 February | Tet break, not counted |
I recommend applying earlier, in mid-January. January and February are peak season, the official time is a range rather than a promise, and in practice it is often longer. Applying early leaves room to fix a photo or a typo if Vietnam Immigration asks for it.
If you apply during the break
Applications sent between 4 and 10 February wait for offices to reopen. The working-day count starts on Thursday 11 February, so the official 3–5 working days end around Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 February:
| Day | Working-day count |
|---|---|
| Thursday 11 February | Day 1 |
| Friday 12 February | Day 2 |
| Monday 15 February | Day 3 |
| Tuesday 16 February | Day 4 |
| Wednesday 17 February | Day 5 |
Applied a few days before the break, between 28 January and 3 February? The count pauses on 4 February and continues on 11 February. Expect a queue when offices reopen, and plan your trip around the official range, not a faster result. You can follow your application on evisa.gov.vn: see how to check your e-visa status. Still processing after day 5? See e-visa still processing.
Urgent help during Tet
My working schedule for Tet 2027 will be announced on this page. Until then, message me on WhatsApp +84 369 287 987 before you book flights or hotels for the Tet period, and I'll tell you what is possible for your dates. For how urgent and weekend options work on normal days, see urgent Vietnam visa and Vietnam visa on the weekend.
Travel tips for Tet
- Book early. Tet is a very busy travel time in Vietnam. Flights fill up and fares are higher, both into Vietnam and within the country.
- Expect busy airports. Allow extra time at check-in and at immigration. See the airport arrival procedure, or skip the queue with airport fast track.
- Many shops close for a few days. Many family-run shops, restaurants and offices close around Lunar New Year's Day, so plan meals and transport for the first days of the new year.
- Check your e-visa before you fly. Name, date of birth, passport number, entry date and entry port must be right, because fixing a mistake during the break takes longer.
Other 2027 public holidays
These public-sector holidays don't count as working days either:
| Holiday | 2027 date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January |
| Hung Kings Commemoration (10th day of the 3rd lunar month) | Friday 16 April (expected) |
| Reunification Day and Labour Day | Friday 30 April and Saturday 1 May |
| National Day (public sector) | Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 September |
Sources: Ministry of Home Affairs announcement, reported by VnExpress International and VietNamNet, October 2026. Last checked: 27 October 2026.
FAQ
When is Tet 2027?
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday 6 February 2027. Public offices close from Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February 2027 and reopen on Thursday 11 February.
Does Vietnam Immigration process e-visas during Tet?
Public offices close from 4 to 10 February 2027. E-visa processing counts only working days, Monday to Friday excluding Vietnamese public holidays, so these days don't count.
What is the last day to apply before Tet 2027?
To get the result before the break within the official 3–5 working days, apply by Wednesday 27 January 2027 at the latest. Mid-January is safer, because January and February are peak season.
I applied during Tet. When will I get it?
The working-day count starts on Thursday 11 February 2027, so the official 3–5 working days end around Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 February. It can take longer. If there is no result after day 5, message me on WhatsApp.
Can I get an urgent e-visa during Tet?
My Tet 2027 working schedule will be announced on this page. Message me on WhatsApp +84 369 287 987 before you book, and I'll tell you what is possible for your dates.
On the form, type PAUL03 in “Add Your Coupon”.
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