Does same-day Vietnam e-Visa processing work on Vietnamese public holidays?

No, standard processing pauses then. A separate paid weekend and holiday service covers that case instead.

Updated for 2026 · Ireland

Same-Day Vietnam e-Visa for Irish Travelers: Do You Actually Need It?

Q: Is same-day Vietnam e-Visa processing less reliable than standard?

No, every processing tier goes through the identical Vietnam Immigration review. Same-day only changes queue priority, not approval odds.

Q: What if an Irish traveler submits a Vietnam e-Visa application in the evening?

Vietnam is several hours ahead of Ireland, so submitting in the Irish evening often lines up well with Vietnam's working day, though timing should be confirmed with support if tight.

Same-day costs more than every slower option. Here's how to tell if that's actually necessary for your situation.

Quick answer

Same-day Vietnam e-Visa processing for Irish travelers costs $125 (5-hour tier) and delivers within Vietnam working hours the same day it's submitted. It's worth it if you're flying within the next 24 hours; if you have 2+ days before your Dublin departure, a slower tier costs significantly less for the identical outcome.

What "same-day" actually means

Same-day processing covers our 5-hour tier — submitted and approved within one Vietnam working day, not instantly. If you're up against your Dublin departure within hours rather than a full day, faster tiers exist; see our 1–2 hour options instead.

Pricing: same-day vs. the alternatives

Tier	Cost	Fits when...
1.5 hours	$185	Departing within hours
5 hours (same-day)	$125	Flying later today or tomorrow
1 day	$110	A day of buffer
3 days	$90	A few days out — cheapest urgent option
Standard (3–5 days)	$50	5+ days before departure

All-in, including the government fee. Full pricing: urgent visa guide.

The document checklist, regardless of speed

Irish passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date
Compliant portrait photo — see photo requirements
Confirmed entry date and port
A valid email you can access immediately

A rejected photo is the most common reason same-day turns into next-day — get it checked before you pay if you're not sure it qualifies.

Already applied and it's not done yet?

Don't pay for same-day as a new application — request an expedite on your existing file instead, which is cheaper since the government fee is already paid. See how to speed up an existing application.

Frequently asked questions

Is same-day less reliable than standard processing?

No — every tier goes through the identical Vietnam Immigration review. Same-day only changes queue priority, not approval odds.

What if I submit in the Irish evening?

Vietnam is several hours ahead of Ireland — submitting in the Irish evening often lines up well with Vietnam's working day, but check with support if timing is tight.

Does same-day work on Vietnamese public holidays?

No, standard processing pauses then — a separate paid weekend/holiday service covers that case instead.

1–2 hour options Full cost & timing guide Application steps

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