Do American Samoa Citizens Need a visa to Vietnam?
American Samoa citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
Type of visa Visa Requirement Tourist visa Required Business visa Required
To visit Vietnam, travelers with American Samoa passports should meet the entry requirements:
- American Samoa passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
- American Samoa passport has at least 2 blank pages.
How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for American Samoa Citizens?
American Samoa citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:
1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy
In this way of visa application, the American Samoa passport holders will get the visa stamped on passports before departure for Vietnam. The visa issuing authority is the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate.
The issue for Albanians to get visa this way is that there is currently no embassy/consulate of Vietnam established in American Samoa. As such, if they are in Albania, it is quite difficult for them to get a Vietnamese visa this way, and therefore they need to visit the embassy in nearby countries for visa application. See their list here.
If they are in a country with one of such offices, they can completely contact them for visa application.
The requirements, processing time and fees to get a embassy visa to Vietnam may vary by the embassy.
2. Apply Vietnam Visa Online (Visa on arrival)
This way of visa application is ABSOLUTELY convenient for American Samoa citizens traveling to Vietnam by air, as it requires no travel to the embassy/consulate of Vietnam abroad. The issuing authority in this case is the Vietnam Immigration Department.
With visa on arrival, their paperwork will be removed. They only need to have a mobile/laptop/desktop, etc. to complete the whole process of visa application.
Here come 3 simple steps to get a visa on arrival for American Samoa citizens:
How much is Vietnam visa on arrival for American Samoa citizens?
The visa on arrival fee is fixed at a visa stamping fee of US$25 or US$50 (for a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa valid for up to 3 months) PLUS (+) the service fee for visa approval letter which may vary depending on the type of visa, purpose of visit and number of applicants contained in the application.
See the table below for the exact Vietnam visa cost that you need to pay.
| Type of visa | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3+ pax | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | $21 | $18.25 | $17.25 | $25 |
| 3 months single entry | $34 | $30.25 | $28.25 | $25 |
| 1 month multiple entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $50 |
| 3 months multiple entry | $55 | $52.25 | $46.75 | $50 |
Service Fee is quoted in US $/pax
- US $10/pax for 1 working day processing;
- US $25/pax for 4 working hours processing;
- US $50/pax for 2 working hours processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can get tourist visa on arrival to Vietnam. There are some options to choose from, including 1 month single entry visa, 3 month single entry visa, 1 month multiple entry visa, and 3 months multiple entry visa. See how it works.
Yes. Since American Samoa citizens are required to apply for a Vietnam visa so as to visit Vietnam, so you need a visa for your trip to Vietnam.