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Last Update: Monday January 26, 2026
A delayed visa is able to turn the excitement of an upcoming trip into a source of immense stress, especially when your departure date is right around the corner. If you have submitted your application for a Vietnam visa via the official government site and the standard processing time has passed without a response. What should you do in this unexpected circumstance? Please do not panic. There are clear, actionable steps you can take to resolve the situation.
Visa delays, while frustrating, are not uncommon and can be caused by a number of elements beyond your control. These below typical reasons that the travellers always encounter with:
High Application Volume: During peak travel seasons, consular offices and processing centers may experience a surge in applications, leading to longer processing times.
Public Holidays & Weekends: Delays can occur if a public holiday in Vietnam or your home country falls within the processing window. Note that standard processing times often do not include weekends.
Application Issues: While you may not be aware of any errors, a simple mistake on the form, such as a typo in your passport number or a low-resolution photo, can flag your application for manual review, causing a delay.
Before taking further action, you will always need to meticulously estimate and check out for the arrival of your flight journey. You might have to check with the airline for further information based on the booking confirmation the airline has revealed to you via email, portal, or travel agency.
In case you receive no responses from the airline, directly interacting with us via email or WhatsApp is strongly advised in these kinds of urgent matters.
We variously offers a range of speed-up services to handle last-minute situations. Follow these steps to access them:
Fill out the Online Form (applying for a new visa application through our website):
This is the first and most crucial step to accelerate your application. These are attributed to be the urgent services from fast service to the fastest service. We highly recommend you to contact us immediately so that we are able to advise the most suitable urgent service for you to deal with the urgency.
NOTE: Even if you have already applied for a Vietnam visa through the official government portal, there will be NO ISSUES at all if you decide to re-apply for a new visa application through our website.
Subsequently, click on the next page to continue filling out your visa application form. In case you are a fresher to these kinds of online applications. We have already written a blog to specifically show your further instruction while applying online.
Furthermore, we are pleased to assist you anytime through hotline or WhatsApp to provide you further assistance.
Keep your previous visa application (expediting the previous visa application - the one you have applied directly through the official government site):
If you have already applied but the processing time is taking too long, don’t worry. Nevertheless, please kindly note that we only speed up these eVisa codes in accordance with the existing information in each application and the results will be sent to you via mails. We hope you understand that we shall not be held responsible for any problems if the previous information is incorrect/inaccurate.
With this option, you can upgrade your pending application to emergency processing such as “2-Working-Hour service” and “4-Working-Hour service”, which can secure visa approval in just a few hours.
NOTE: This Speed-Up Service can ONLY be available before 3 PM (Vietnam time) from Monday to Friday. Since your previous visa application will be required to follow the working hours to apply, according to the government’s requirements.
If your arrival is scheduled for a Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday, a standard urgent request may not be enough. The weekend and Holiday service is a specialized last minute visa solution that guarantees processing even outside regular business hours. This service is available for a flat rate of $320 per person (depending on how complicated the process due to your nationalities, the price will be varied), and includes all fees with 24/7 support to ensure your visa is ready for your arrival.
For the most critical situations, such as when you select the Express or Emergency processing options, direct communication is key. This direct line of communication will allow them to prioritize your application and get the granted visa to you via email in as little as 15-30 business minutes.
By following this step-by-step guide and utilizing the expedited services available, you can effectively address a delayed Vietnam visa and ensure a smooth, stress-free travel experience.
Hanoi will simultaneously surprise, charm and chew you up. Founded along the Red River, Hanoi was named Thang Long (soaring dragon) by Emperor Ly Thai To in 1010. Over a thousand years of war, natural disasters and new administrations, the city grew from swamplands into the charismatic capital it is today. Take in details of the ancient architecture, battle the barrage of millennials on motorbikes and drink fresh bia hơi in the Old Quarter. Here are 11 must-see stops in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Soldiers stand guard the entrance of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum.
This commanding construction was built from 1973 to 1975 to house the embalmed body of Vietnam’s greatest political leader, Hồ Chí Minh. Visitors and Vietnamese queue for hours every morning to pay their respects to the cadaver, dressed in a khaki wardrobe and encased in a glass sarcophagus.
Admission: 35,000 VND
Hours: 8am - 11am, Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun (December to September) last entry at 10:15am
Address: So 1, Hung Vuong, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh
One Pillar Pagoda
The unique one pillar pagoda in the middle of a lotus pond.
This Buddhist wooden pagoda was built in the middle of a lotus pond on a single stone pillar by the Emperor Ly Thai To in 1049. Archives suggest it was built in honor of the Goddess of Mercy, who answered the Emperor's prayers for a male heir. The structure is designed to resemble a lotus flower blossoming from muddy waters, a symbol of purity in Buddhist philosophy.
Admission: 25,000 VND
Hours: 8am - 11:30am everyday, and 2pm - 4pm, Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun
Address: Chua Mot Cot, Doi Can, Ba Dinh
The Old Quarter
At the top of Hoan Kiem Lake, Dinh Tien Hoang 'roundabout' is a great starting point for exploring the alleys of the Old Quarter.
Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter is a single square kilometre comprised of 36 streets. Since the 15th century, each street has been home to artisans and craftsmen who traded in the specific merchandise for which their street was named. Today, the charm of these streets still remains. Prepare to marvel as you wander from silver street to bamboo street, silk street to decoration street, all within a stone's throw of each other.
TIP: At night, head down to bia hơi corner (the intersection between Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen) to sample sensational street food and bargain brews.
Admission: Free
Hours: 7am to midnight
Address: North of Hoan Kiem Lake
Hanoi Opera House
The Opera House is at the edge of Hanoi's French Quarter, where a few colonial buildings have been well preserved.
Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, this beautiful colonial building is the largest theater in Vietnam. After nearly 100 years of operation, the Opera House was carefully refurbished in 1997 and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Today the venue attracts renowned performers, productions and musicians.
TIP: Culture lovers should book tickets to see 'My Village' at the Opera House. This impressive showcase combines acrobatics, traditional dance and music.
Admission: 300,000 VND
Hours: Check the website for performances
Address: So 01, Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem
Vietnamese Women's Museum
This museum boasts a floor on textiles of ethnic groups, women's crucial role in wartimes and even their practices as mediums of the 'Mother Goddess' worship.
The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is one of the most modern museums in Vietnam. Housing a series of excellent exhibitions presenting artefacts, costumes, crafts, memoirs,and photographs from the past 100 years, the museum reveals the pivotal role of Vietnamese women in their country's history and society.
Admission: 30,000 VND
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Tue-Sun
Address: 36 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hang Bai Ward, Hoan Kiem
The Water Puppet Theatre
Live music is always performed alongside the puppeteering with traditional instruments and delicate vocals.
Dating back to the 11th century, water puppet performances are ideal for light entertainment and insight into Vietnamese folklore. Wading around in waist-deep water holding bamboo poles, puppeteers operate the lacquered wooden characters from behind a screen, reenacting scenes from rural village life.
Admission: 100,000 VND
Hours: 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm, 9:15pm every day, and an additional performance on Sundays at 9:30pm
Address: 57b Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem
Hoan Kiem Lake
Turtle Tower rests at the centre of 'the Lake of the Restored Sword.
Legend says Emperor Ly Thai To was gifted a magical sword by a giant golden turtle who lived in the lake in order to defeat the Ming dynasty. Once victorious, Ly Thai To gave the sword back to the turtle who dove down to return the sword to the gods. Hoan Kiem Lake is admired for its beauty as well as insight into the daily life of Hanoians. Watch locals practicing their daily exercise and Tai Chi routines in the gardens by the water's edge.
Admission: Free to the general public
Hours: Open all day
Ngoc Son Temple
The Ngoc Son Temple, or The Temple of the Jade Mountain, is situated on a small tree-sheltered island on the north side of Hoan Kiem Lake. Connected by a stunning scarlet bridge, this classic Vietnamese structure was built in honour of the intellectual scholar Saint Van Xuong, and national hero General Tran Hung Dao. In 1884, the Confucian scholar made a series of renovations to the site, including adding parallel sentences (câu đối) or word puzzles to the walls.
Admission: 20,000 VND
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm, every day
Address: Hoan Kiem Lake
Temple of Literature
The main gate of the nation's oldest university, be sure to visit during lunch time to avoid crowds.
Built by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong during the Ly dynasty, the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu in Vietnamese) was erected in honour of the philosopher Confucius and his disciples in 1070. In 1076, it became home to Hanoi’s first university, Quốc Tá» Giám. The site is one of the oldest in Hanoi and a national symbol of Vietnamese education and architecture. Today, the temple houses five court yards, records of Vietnamese scholars, and statues of turtles which are said to bring students good luck in their exams.
Admission: 30,000 VND
Hours: 8am - 5pm, from November until March; 7:30am - 6pm for the rest of the year, Tue-Sun
Address: 58 Quoc Tu Giam, Dong Da
Museum of Ethnology
The gardens feature traditional structures, including the communal houses of the Bahnar or Giarai ethnic groups which can reach up to 30 metres high.
This amazing museum examines the everyday life of Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities. Designed by ethnic Tay architect Ha Duc Linh and French architect Veronique Dolfus, the museum hosts three main exhibition areas. Exhibitions display cultural costumes, handicrafts, videos and artefacts; while the outdoor space showcases impressive life-size replicas of ethnic architecture.
Admission: 40,000 VND
Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Tue-Sun
Address: Nguyen Van Huyen, Nghia Do, Cau Giay
Saint Joseph's Cathedral
The cafes by the Cathedral are a perfect spot to watch the bustle of Hanoi.
Saint Joseph’s Cathedral (also known as Hanoi Cathedral), was built on the site of the Bao Thien Tower, which was the most famous landmark in the capital during the Ly Dynasty. The architect was inspired by the Neo-Gothic style of the Notre Dame de Paris. When visiting, expect to see a multicultural crowd of worshippers and plenty of Vietnamese newlyweds having romantic photo shoots.
Admission: Free
Hours: 8am - noon, 2pm - 6pm, every day
Address: 40 Nha Chung, Hoan Kiem
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Last update: Thursday October 09, 2025
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