Obtaining a One-Year Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries to Vietnam for Just $200: My Nomadic Journey

Allow me to share an exciting experience of how I managed to secure a one-year tourist visa with multiple entries to Vietnam at an incredibly affordable price. As a full-time nomad who rarely stays in one place for more than three months, Vietnam has become one of my favorite countries, and I am well-acquainted with its visa history.

Previously, Vietnam offered a one-year business visa for $300, followed by the 30-day e-visa and currently the 90-day e-visa. During my stay in Vietnam, I had planned a trip to the Philippines for two months before returning to Vietnam for another 3.5 months. Afterward, I intended to fly to the United States to visit my family. To simplify my travels within Southeast Asia and eliminate visa-related concerns, I decided to apply for two e-visas to cover my 3.5-month stay in Vietnam.

Applying for the e-visas individually, I was pleased to have both applications approved. This success prompted me to consider extending my visa to a one-year multiple-entry option, which would cost only $200. I realized that this would allow me to freely explore other countries in the region without worrying about visa restrictions or dates. Consequently, I applied for two additional e-visas, starting in September, while still in Vietnam, and both were approved.

However, when I applied for another e-visa while in Vietnam, I received the disappointing message of "denied for foreigner still in Vietnam." Determined to rectify the situation, I flew to the Philippines and resubmitted my application. To my relief, it was approved just four working days later. As I write this blog, I have just entered my last e-visa, and given the success of my previous five applications, I am confident that this one will be approved as well.

If you enjoyed this blog post, I invite you to register on my website, where I will provide more detailed information about my journey. I will also include the specific details I entered in each box of the e-visa application form, accompanied by relevant pictures. Here's a helpful tip: wait until you receive an email notification confirming the approval of your previous visa before applying for the next one. I believe this was the key to avoiding any issues, as I encountered a problem when I applied for a new e-visa before receiving the notification for the previous one. The e-visa rules remained consistent throughout, stating that it is exclusively for foreigners outside Vietnam.
It is worth noting that there is currently no limit to the number of e-visas you can apply for, and Asian Insider is committed to providing you with up-to-date and insider information, allowing you to stay one step ahead in this ever-changing travel landscape.

Thank you for accompanying me on this journey, and I hope you find my insights valuable.