Irish Passport to Vietnam

Yes — Irish citizens need an e-visa to enter Vietnam. Cost $25, valid 90 days single or multi-entry. Apply online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn — the only official site. Processing: 3 business days standard, 8-hour expedite available for an extra $25. Vietnam ended its 15-day visa-free policy for Ireland in 2023 so e-visa is now required for all stays.

Apply at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (NOT lookalike sites — beware $50-$100 scams). You need: passport scan (photo page), passport-style photo, intended entry + exit dates, port of entry (Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang etc.), local accommodation address. Pay $25 by credit card. Approval letter emailed in 3 business days. Print + present on arrival.

90 days from the entry date you specified on the application. Single-entry option allows one trip. Multi-entry option (also $25, same processing) allows unlimited entries within 90 days. Cannot extend beyond 90 days without leaving + getting a fresh e-visa. Overstaying triggers fines ($10/day) and may bar future visas.

Yes but discouraged — visa-on-arrival requires an approval letter from a Vietnamese sponsor (usually a travel agent) for $15-$30 before flying, plus $25 stamp fee on arrival. Total $40-$55 + the hassle of the agent letter. E-visa is $25 all-in + done from home. VOA is only useful for last-minute travel when you have less than 72 hours.

Printed e-visa approval (best printed in color, A4). Passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages). Return or onward ticket. Hotel booking for first night. Proof of funds is rarely asked but bring a credit card. Immigration is generally fast (5-15 min) at major airports. Hanoi (HAN) + Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) + Da Nang (DAD) are the main entry points.