Updated for 2026 · US Citizens · Weekend & Holiday Service
Emergency Vietnam Visa on a Weekend or Holiday: How It Works
Government offices are closed, but a same-day visa is still possible on a Saturday, Sunday, or Vietnamese holiday — through a dedicated out-of-hours service, at a higher fee and a strict cutoff time.
Yes — weekend and holiday emergency processing is available. A new single-entry application costs $230; speeding up an existing application costs $210; multiple-entry adds $25. Your application and payment must be submitted by 3:00 PM, with the visa delivered by 6:00 PM the same day (Saturday, Sunday, or holiday).
Why this costs more than a weekday application
Vietnam Immigration offices are officially closed on Sundays and Vietnamese public holidays. Weekend and holiday emergency processing works through a dedicated out-of-hours channel rather than normal office processing — which is why it carries a higher fee than the equivalent weekday urgent tiers. It's a genuine, functioning service, not a workaround that might fail.
The cutoff times that matter
Weekend and holiday pricing
| Service | Total |
|---|---|
| New application, single entry | $230 |
| Speed up an existing application | $210 |
| Multiple-entry surcharge | +$25 |
Weekday urgent tiers are significantly cheaper — see the full weekday pricing guide if your timing has any flexibility to shift to a working day instead. Full fee breakdown: service fee guide.
Already have an application in progress?
If your standard application is still pending and your flight falls on a weekend or holiday, use the $210 speed-up rate rather than submitting a new $230 application — same cutoff times apply. See how to speed up an existing visa application for the exact steps.
Extended holiday periods like Tet
Multi-day holiday periods such as Tet (Lunar New Year) may have different availability than a standard single-day weekend service — confirm directly with support if your travel falls within an extended Vietnamese holiday period, since the standard weekend service described here is built around single Saturday/Sunday/holiday-day cycles.
Frequently asked questions
Is the weekend service as reliable as weekday processing?
Yes, it's a genuine dedicated service, not an unofficial workaround — the higher price reflects the out-of-hours channel used, not a lower approval standard.
What happens if I submit after 3:00 PM?
Same-day delivery by 6:00 PM cannot be guaranteed. Contact support to confirm the next available option for your specific timing.
Is $230 the total cost, or is there a separate government fee?
The $230 and $210 rates are the total service cost for weekend/holiday processing, covering the complete application through to delivery.
Can I use the $210 speed-up rate if I originally applied on a weekday?
Yes, the speed-up rate applies to any existing pending application, regardless of when it was originally submitted, as long as you need weekend or holiday delivery.
Does the multiple-entry surcharge apply to the speed-up rate too?
Yes, add $25 to either the new application rate or the speed-up rate if you need multiple-entry instead of single-entry.
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