Still waiting for your Vietnam e-visa approval? Don’t stress—follow this checklist to find out what’s wrong and how to get it done in hours, not days. Whether you’re a planner or a last-minute traveler, this step-by-step guide will help you move from “pending” to “approved”—fast.

First trip to Vietnam? You did everything right—applied for the E-visa, booked your flight, set your itinerary. But days have passed, and no visa email in sight. If you’re freaking out, don’t worry. We’ve built a beginner-friendly rescue guide to help you recover your travel plans—fast.