Tried a few websites suggested by Google, but only received page 'Connection Not Private', even when accessing (supposedly) official government links. What's going on?

This one .............https://vietnam-immi.org/booking?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21174160312&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwsrFBhD6ARIsAPnUFD2kukRyO9Y_6NVYb0zJQRWESmD6w_qt2nMRfkD6uGCWZtztbCWJbCgaApXzEALw_wcB

Or this.......https://evisa.gov.vn/

To fix connection not private if it's on your side...........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuT3Kr1abxU.

OP there are two acceptable sites. This link lists both. 

https://immigration.gov.vn/  

 

Or just cut/paste site posted by @fredwiggy this one: https://evisa.gov.vn/ 

 

When I apply it generally takes about 4 days. 

Note you can apply for date in future. 

Meaning the approval eVisa has a valid from date in the future. 

Obviously the date that matches your entry date. 

 

 

47 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

OP there are two acceptable sites. This link lists both. 

https://immigration.gov.vn/  

 

Or just cut/paste site posted by @fredwiggy this one: https://evisa.gov.vn/ 

 

When I apply it generally takes about 4 days. 

Note you can apply for date in future. 

Meaning the approval eVisa has a valid from date in the future. 

Obviously the date that matches your entry date. 

 

 

 

 What would you consider the best time-saving schedule and itinerary?

 

How does this sound? Arrive HCMC afternoon or evening on a Sunday, check in at the hotel and submit the application online as you will need the VN airport entry stamp as part of the eVisa application. This gives them at least 5 working days to process

 

Have a tentative return or outward booking for late Friday, but have flexibility to change either to Thursday or after the weekend?

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

What would you consider the best time-saving schedule and itinerary?

The plan you outline is good. 

 

Seems I may have misunderstood the OP issue. 

I took the inquiry to be obtain an eVisa for Vietnam. 

As did another posters reply. 

 

You are outlining eVisa for Thailand obtained in Saigon. 

That indeed maybe what the OP is asking about. 

Until he comes back we can only think he can't access the evisa websites. I went to Vietnam in March, after asking people here where to go and what to do beforehand. I went for my evisa a month before I was planning to go, online at that site I linked,as I didn't want to take any chances or try to get it in Vietnam, which others had warned about, having it in your hand before you left being a smarter idea. I received it back in a week or so, plenty of time, and I did have to include, with proof, where I was going to stay at least the first day after I arrived at the airport in Hanoi in my application, along with the fee. 

18 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

The plan you outline is good. 

 

Seems I may have misunderstood the OP issue. 

I took the inquiry to be obtain an eVisa for Vietnam. 

As did another posters reply. 

 

You are outlining eVisa for Thailand obtained in Saigon. 

That indeed maybe what the OP is asking about. 

 

No, I indeed asked about a Vietnam eVisa. Following the links given here (which are, incidentally, the same ones I tried yesterday), I got through to the main page. Unlike yesterday, there was no error page: 'Connection not private', even though I used the same internet connection as yesterday...

 

Thank you, everyone, for the great advice!

16 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Until he comes back we can only think he can't access the evisa websites. I went to Vietnam in March, after asking people here where to go and what to do beforehand. I went for my evisa a month before I was planning to go, online at that site I linked,as I didn't want to take any chances or try to get it in Vietnam, which others had warned about, having it in your hand before you left being a smarter idea. I received it back in a week or so, plenty of time, and I did have to include, with proof, where I was going to stay at least the first day after I arrived at the airport in Hanoi in my application, along with the fee. 

 

Great report. Did they ask you for a return-ticket? Also, how often, in a year, can one enter with an eVisa?

4 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

Great report. Did they ask you for a return-ticket? Also, how often, in a year, can one enter with an eVisa?

Yes, you need to give them your itinerary, return dates, as the visa is only for a certain amount of days. I did the single visa, not planning to return right away. There are single and multiple visas you can get, if you plan on returning, just like here. The multiple allows you more visits within the 90 days allowed. 

4 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Yes, you need to give them your itinerary, return dates, as the visa is only for a certain amount of days. I did the single visa, not planning to return right away. There are single and multiple visas you can get, if you plan on returning, just like here. The multiple allows you more visits within the 90 days allowed. 

 

Thanks. However, with 'return-ticket', I meant a ticket 'out', and with 'how often', I meant, 'can I apply for a second, or third eVisa in one year'...

5 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Did they ask you for a return-ticket? Also, how often, in a year, can one enter with an eVisa?

You do not need to have/provide return/onward flight. 

You do need to state exit date. 

Now here's the trick... Even if you were only staying a few days... Put exit date 30 days after entry date. 

That's for 30 day tourist visa. 

That way the e-Visa will have entry date you did on application and "until date" 30 days later. 

If you make mistake counting and enter more than 30 the form just rejects and asks to provide date within 30 days from entry 

1 minute ago, StayinThailand2much said:

I meant, 'can I apply for a second, or third eVisa in one year'..

Yes. 

Part of the application indicates past visits. Just fill that in. 

Prior to e-Visa I used to obtain four multiple entry TV for Vietnam (each 90 days) for the year. 

No issue. 

 

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You do not need to have/provide return/onward flight. 

You do need to state exit date. 

Now here's the trick... Even if you were only staying a few days... Put exit date 30 days after entry date. 

That's for 30 day tourist visa. 

That way the e-Visa will have entry date you did on application and "until date" 30 days later. 

If you make mistake counting and enter more than 30 the form just rejects and asks to provide date within 30 days from entry 

Thanks for clarifying. Yes, you just need an exit date, as some come through border crossings instead of by plane. That's what they asked. 

23 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Thank you, everyone, for the great advice!

One added point. 

When you get to payment (last item) there is option to review application. 

Pay particular attention to duration between the enter and valid until date. 

You are looking for 30 or 90 days depending on what option you selected. 

Unlike eg a tourist visa to Thailand where the 60 day stamp may be outside "enter before date".