Vietnam Visa Processing Pauses for Tet 2026

Vietnam visa processing will pause from 14–22 February 2026 due to Tet Lunar New Year closures. Immigration offices and embassies will shut, causing delays. B2B travel agents should apply early and plan buffers for late-February departures.

Vietnam Visa Services to Close for Tet 2026

Vietnam’s Immigration Authority and overseas embassies will suspend operations for the Lunar New Year (Tet) from 14 February to 22 February 2026.

Some diplomatic missions have indicated reopening on 23 February 2026, with full services expected to normalize shortly after.

Tet is Vietnam’s most significant national holiday. During this period, government offices, including visa and immigration departments, operate on a complete holiday schedule.

Operational Impact on Visa Processing

For B2B travel professionals, the timing is critical.

Visa submissions made shortly before 14 February are likely to remain pending until offices resume. Once reopened, immigration teams typically manage a backlog of accumulated applications.

This means:

• Slower processing during the last week of February

• Possible spillover delays into early March

• Limited availability of urgent or fast-track services

Corporate departures, MICE groups, and last-minute leisure bookings are particularly vulnerable.

Who Will Experience Disruptions?

The advisory affects:

• Vietnam Immigration Authority offices

• Vietnam embassies and consulates worldwide

• Tourist visa applicants

• Business visa applicants

• eVisa submissions

Travel planners handling Southeast Asia itineraries should review all Vietnam-bound bookings scheduled for late February and early March 2026.

Regional Context: China’s Spring Festival Closures

A similar advisory has been issued by the Chinese Embassy network.

China’s Spring Festival closures are scheduled from 14 February to 23 February 2026, with services resuming on 24 February 2026.

For agencies managing multi-country itineraries covering Vietnam and China, this dual shutdown window increases operational risk. Visa timelines must be adjusted accordingly.

Strategic Planning for Travel Agencies

For B2B professionals, proactive communication is essential.

Recommended Action Steps:

• Submit visa applications well before early February 2026

• Build a minimum 10–14 day buffer before departure

• Monitor embassy notifications for country-specific reopening dates

• Advise corporate clients of potential documentation delays

• Avoid tight ticketing schedules linked to pending visa approvals

Agents managing group departures should prioritize early documentation checks.

Final Takeaway for B2B Travel Professionals

Tet-related visa slowdowns are routine in Vietnam, but the impact on February and early March departures can be significant if overlooked.

Advance planning, early submissions, and transparent client communication will help avoid flight rescheduling, reissuance costs, and operational stress.

For consolidators, airline partners, and corporate travel planners, this is a scheduling checkpoint worth addressing now rather than reacting later.

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