Updated for 2026 · Already Applied
How to Speed Up an Existing Vietnam Visa Application
If you already applied and it's taking longer than expected, this is the correct fix — not a new application, not more waiting.
To speed up a pending Vietnam e-Visa, contact support with your registration code and request expedited processing on your existing file. You only pay the service fee for the faster tier — the $25 government fee, already paid at initial submission, isn't charged again.
Why this is the correct fix — and what not to do
- Pays the $25 government fee a second time
- Can create duplicate-file confusion during review
- May delay both applications rather than resolving either
- No government fee paid again — only the service fee applies
- Uses your existing registration code and submitted documents
- Moves your file into priority review directly
How to request it, step by step
What speeding up actually costs
| Speed once expedited | Service fee only (govt fee already paid) |
|---|---|
| 1.5 hours | $160 |
| 2.5 hours | $130 |
| 5 hours | $100 |
| 1 day | $90 |
| 2 days | $80 |
| 3 days | $65 |
Multiple-entry: add $25. Full new-application pricing for comparison: urgent visa guide. Full fee structure: service fee guide.
How fast the expedite itself happens
Once support confirms your registration code and payment, your file is moved into priority review the same way a new urgent application would be — the tier you choose determines the turnaround, exactly as described in our urgent visa pricing guide. The advantage isn't a different queue mechanism — it's skipping the duplicate government fee and avoiding the confusion a second application would create.
If your application was rejected, not just delayed
A rejection is different from a pending status — it means review is complete and something specific needs correcting before resubmission, and the government fee applies again since it's treated as a new application. See our guide on fixing a rejected application if this is your situation instead.
Frequently asked questions
Will I be charged the government fee again to speed up my application?
No. The government fee is paid once at initial submission. Speeding up only requires the service fee for your chosen tier.
What if I can't find my registration code?
Search your email, including spam and promotions folders, for the original confirmation. If it's genuinely missing, contact support with your passport number and approximate submission date to help locate your file.
Do I need to resubmit my documents?
No, your original passport scan and photo are reused — you don't need to send anything again unless support identifies a specific issue with them.
How is speeding up different from just applying urgently in the first place?
The outcome is similar, but speeding up an existing application avoids paying the government fee twice, since it was already paid at your original submission.
Can I speed up an application that was submitted through the government portal directly, not through an agent?
Yes — provide your registration code and support can request expedited review regardless of how the original application was submitted.
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