Do you need a return/onward ticket for a Vietnam e-Visa, and how long can you stay in Nha Trang?

For a 90-day e-Visa, airlines checking passengers in Russia often ask to see a return ticket or an onward flight out of Vietnam before boarding — without it, boarding can be refused even if the visa itself is valid.

After a 14-day tourist visa, you usually can't re-enter Nha Trang right away — a gap of at least a few weeks is typically needed, otherwise border officials may question or refuse entry.

For long-term stays in Nha Trang, many people use repeated visa runs (exit and re-entry), but doing this too often raises suspicion with border officers and can lead to entry being denied — better to alternate with a proper visa arranged through an agency.

Vietnam's e-Visa costs about 25 USD, is issued online through the immigration department website, and allows a stay of up to 90 days.

For an initial move to Nha Trang, budget for the visa, flight, and at least 1-2 months of housing and food — many expats plan around 1,000-1,500 USD for the first month, including a rental deposit.