Vietnam Visa at Weekends & Public Holidays
When government offices close, your travel plans don't have to stop.
Vietnam's immigration offices mainly process visa applications on working days. That means applications submitted on a Friday evening, over a weekend or during a public holiday can wait several days before anyone looks at them. For travellers with a close departure date, this can be stressful.
Arty Vietnam Travel's Visa at Weekends & Holidays service is for urgent situations outside normal working days, subject to team and processing availability.
Vietnamese public holidays that affect visa processing
- New Year's Day, 1 January
- Tet (Lunar New Year), the longest holiday of the year, usually in late January or February
- Hung Kings Commemoration Day, 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, usually in April
- Reunification Day and International Labour Day, 30 April and 1 May
- National Day, 2 September, often combined with an extra day off
Around Tet especially, government offices can be closed for a week or more and demand for visas is very high. If you plan to travel to Vietnam around Tet, apply several weeks in advance.
Plan ahead: our advice
- Check the Vietnamese public holiday calendar before you book your flights
- Apply at least two to three weeks before travel during holiday periods
- Avoid submitting on a Friday afternoon if your flight is early the next week
- Keep your passport, photo and travel details ready so nothing is delayed on your side
If your flight is only days away, see our Urgent Vietnam Visa service.
Travelling over a weekend or holiday?
Tell us your nationality, flight date and arrival airport. We will check what is possible for your dates.
Ask Arty Vietnam Travel →Arty Vietnam Travel is a private travel and visa-assistance company, not a government agency. Visa decisions are made by the competent Vietnamese authorities. Rules can change, so always check the latest information on the official Vietnam eVisa portal before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Vietnam eVisa processed at weekends?
Visa processing mainly happens on working days. Weekends and public holidays are generally not counted in the standard processing time.
How does Tet affect Vietnam visa applications?
Tet is Vietnam's biggest holiday. Government offices can be closed for about a week, and many travellers apply at the same time. Apply several weeks before your trip if you travel around Tet.
Can Arty Vietnam Travel get my visa during a public holiday?
We support urgent cases outside working days, but results depend on processing availability. We will explain what is realistic before you confirm the service.