Applying for Vietnam e-visas as a family means handling multiple separate applications, each with its own passport scan, photo, and form. For a family of four or five, that adds up fast.
This guide covers who in your family needs a Vietnam e-visa, what documents are required per person, and how families travelling on the same itinerary can simplify the entire process by applying as a group through evisas vietnam. One representative fills in a single form on behalf of everyone.
Does Vietnam Have an Official Group E-Visa Option?
The short answer is no. The official Vietnam e-visa portal at evisa.gov.vn does not offer a group application. Each person must apply individually. For a family of four, that means four separate forms, four uploads, and four payments. This is where families most commonly lose time, or introduce errors by rushing through repeated entries of the same trip details.
Families applying through evisas vietnam can streamline this. One representative fills in the shared travel information once, then adds each family member’s individual passport details. The evisas vietnam team reviews every application before submission to the Vietnam Immigration Department.
Who in Your Family Needs a Vietnam E-Visa?
This guide covers same-nationality family groups travelling together on the same itinerary. Every adult and child with their own passport needs their own individual e-visa, with no exceptions for age.
Before applying, check whether any family member’s nationality qualifies for a visa exemption. See the Vietnam visa exemption list for 2026 for the full breakdown.
| Traveler | Needs an e-visa? | Notes |
| Adults | Yes | One individual application per person |
| Children (own passport) | Yes | Same requirements as adults; full application and individual fee |
| Infants (own passport) | Yes | Same requirements; relaxed photo rules apply |
| Nationals of visa-exempt countries | No | Check the exemption list before applying |
How evisas vietnam Simplifies Group Applications
When applying through evisas vietnam, one person handles the entire submission on behalf of the family. Here is how it works:
- Shared trip details entered once. The representative fills in the travel dates, intended port of entry, and accommodation address in Vietnam. These apply to the whole group.
- Individual passport details added per member. After the shared information is set, the representative uploads each family member’s passport bio page and portrait photo, one by one.
- All members must share the same itinerary. The group application is designed for families travelling together on the same entry date through the same port.
- Applications reviewed before submission. evisas vietnam’s team checks every individual application in the group for accuracy before anything goes to the Vietnam Immigration Department.
This removes the need to repeat the same flight and accommodation information six times across six separate forms. One submission covers the whole family.
If your family includes members from different countries or with different travel dates, contact evisas vietnam directly to discuss the best approach before applying.
What Each Family Member Must Provide
The representative applying on behalf of the family needs to collect the following from every member before starting the application.
Documents required per person
- Valid passport. Must be valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date in Vietnam.
- Passport bio page scan. Colour, uncropped, all four corners clearly visible, no glare or shadows.
- Digital portrait photo. 4×6 cm, plain white background, taken within the last 6 months.
Shared trip details (entered once for the whole group)
- Intended entry date
- Port of entry, airport or land border crossing
- Accommodation address in Vietnam, hotel name and address, or a host’s address
Photo rules for children and infants
The portrait photo requirements for children follow the same basic standards as adults, with a few specific rules:
- The child must be alone in the frame, no other people visible
- No pacifiers, toys, or props
- Plain white background
- A parent may support an infant’s head, but hands must not appear in the photo
- Babies under 6 months are not required to look directly at the camera
Pro Tip: For infants, lay the baby on a plain white sheet and photograph from above. This gives a clean background without requiring anyone to hold the child.
Step-by-Step: Applying for Your Family Through evisas vietnam
1. Gather all documents before you begin. Collect every family member’s passport, bio page scan, and portrait photo. Starting without everything ready mid-session wastes time.
2. Go to evisasvietnam.com and start a group application.
3. Enter the shared trip details once.
4. Add each family member’s individual details. Upload each person’s passport bio page scan and portrait photo, one at a time.
5. Submit. evisas vietnam‘s team will review all applications in the group for accuracy before forwarding to the Vietnam Immigration Department.
6. Receive and download all approved e-visas. Each approved e-visa arrives by email as a separate PDF. Download and save them all.
7. Print all e-visas before travel. Airlines require you to show a printed or digital copy of the approved e-visa at check-in. Prepare one per family member.
Pro Tip: Apply at least 7 to 10 days before departure. Standard processing takes 3 to 5 working days. Applying early gives your group time to correct any issues without affecting your travel plans.
Common Mistakes Families Make on Group Applications
- Entering a child’s name incorrectly. Use the name exactly as it appears on the child’s passport. Nicknames, shortened names, or names from school records do not match and will cause a rejection.
- Submitting a non-compliant child photo. The most common errors: parent’s hands visible, non-white background, pacifier or toy in frame, or a blurry image.
- Applying with mismatched travel dates. The group application requires all members to share the same entry date. If travel dates differ across the family, the group flow does not apply.
- Forgetting to check visa exemptions. If any family member holds a passport from an exempt country, they do not need an e-visa. Applying unnecessarily still costs the fee.
- Not downloading or printing every individual e-visa. Each family member needs their own approved e-visa at boarding and at immigration. Missing one means that person cannot board.
One More Step: Vietnam’s Digital Arrival Card
From April 15, 2026, most foreign travelers to Vietnam at Tan Son Nhat International Airport are required to complete a Digital Arrival Card before entry. This applies to each family member individually, including children.
The Digital Arrival Card is separate from the e-visa. It is filled in online before departure and submitted through the official portal. See the Vietnam Digital Arrival Card guide on the evisas vietnam blog for a full walkthrough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one person manage all applications for the family?
Yes. Through evisas vietnam‘s group application, one representative fills in the shared trip details, uploads all passports and photos, and submits everything in a single process.
Does my baby need their own Vietnam e-visa?
Yes, if they have their own passport. There is no age exemption for the Vietnam e-visa. Every passport holder requires an individual application.
What if our family members have different nationalities?
The group application through evisas vietnam is designed for same-nationality families travelling on the same itinerary. If your group includes members holding passports from different countries, contact evisas vietnam directly before applying.
Do all family members have to arrive on the same flight?
All members must share the same entry date and port of entry on the group application. Confirm your travel arrangements before submitting.
What if one family member’s e-visa is rejected?
The Vietnam Immigration Department reviews each application independently. A rejection for one member does not affect the others. Reapply with corrected information as early as possible.
Can we use the same email address for all applications?
Yes. Through evisas vietnam‘s group flow, one email address covers the entire submission. All e-visas are delivered to that address.
Apply for Your Family’s Vietnam E-Visas
Managing five or six separate applications at once is where most family errors happen. A name mismatch, a wrong photo, or a missed detail on a single application can delay the whole group.
Through evisas vietnam, one representative can handle the complete submission for the whole family in a single session: shared trip details entered once, each member’s passport and photo uploaded individually, and the full group reviewed for accuracy before anything reaches the Vietnam Immigration Department.
All final visa approvals are issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department. evisas vietnam provides application support and human review to help families get it right the first time.
