Vietnam Visa for US Citizens
Do United States Citizens Need a Visa to Vietnam?
If you are an American traveling to Vietnam, check the table below for requirements of Vietnam visa for US citizens and passport holders:
Type of visa Visa Requirement Tourist visa Required Business visa Required
American citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
If you arrive in Vietnam without an appropriate visa or pre-approved letter, your entry will be denied.
Note:
- When you apply for a visa to Vietnam, make sure that you request the visa category corresponding to your traveling purpose.
- If you are planning to work in Vietnam, you are required to obtain a work permit before applying for Vietnam visa.
- If you change your visit’s purpose after you have received your visa, you must obtain a new Vietnam visa outside of Vietnam appropriate for your new purpose prior to beginning such activities.
Vietnam Visa Requirements for US Citizens
To visit Vietnam, travelers with United States passports should meet the entry requirements:
- United States passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Vietnam;
- United States passport has at least 2 blank pages.
- 2 passport-sized photos taken within 6 months are required to submit.
- US passport holders are required to fill out the visa application form online with exact information as shown on their passports (passport number, full name, expiration date, etc.)
How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for US Citizens
US citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:
1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy
Contact the local Vietnam embassy/consulate in United States (if you are residing in United States), or in nearby countries (if you are not residing in United States currently) to get visa stamp on your passport before departure to Vietnam.
2. Apply Vietnam Visa Online (Recommended)
The Vietnamese Government has authorized some travel agencies and businesses to legally arrange for a pre-approved letter for a “visa on arrival” at Vietnam international airports.
The easiest way to get a visa for Vietnam for American citizens who are traveling to Vietnam by air is to apply online for Visa on Arrival (VOA).
With VOA, you apply online via website www.vietnam-visa.com by:
How much is Vietnam visa for American Citizens
The Vietnam visa fees for US citizens vary depending on the way they choose to obtain the visa for Vietnam.
- The fees for visa applied at Vietnam embassy vary by the embassy;
- The fees for visa on arrival is from US$25 for visa stamping for a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa valid for up to 3 months respectively, PLUS the service fee for visa approval letter. Check the table below for the exact amount of your Vietnam visa cost.
| 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 |
| 1 year multiple (United States only) | $35 | $35 | $35 | $135 |
| 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
Citizens of America can stay in Vietnam within maximum of 90 days and then they need to leave the country or do an in-country extension in order to stay in Vietnam for an extra period.
It takes about five (05) working days to process a visa at Vietnam embassy. Alternatively, it takes 2-7 working days (for normal service) and even two hours (for urgent service) to expedite through www.vietnam-visa.com.
If you have only American passport, then you are required to have a visa to Vietnam. In case you have a valid Vietnam passport, in addition to US one, you do not need to get a Vietnam visa.
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