Vietnam Visa for Us Citizens

As of 2025, US citizens must have a valid visa to enter Vietnam and are eligible for the 90-day E-visa (single/multiple entry). The following documents may be required:

  • U.S. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the exit date.
  • Passport has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Type of visa Requirements Maximum stay
Tourist visa Visa required N/A
E-visa Eligible 90 days

Highlights

  • All US citizens require a visa to enter Vietnam.
  • US citizens can apply for an e-visa, visa on arrival, or a visa sticker through a local Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
  • Processing time varies from 3-7 working days, visa fee starts from 25 USD, with fast-track service available.

Do US passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes.
US passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam. This applies to all purposes of entry, including:

  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Visiting relatives
  • Investment
  • Journalism

Are there exceptions or visa exemptions available?

Overseas Vietnamese currently residing in United States as well as their spouses/children are eligible to obtain a 5-year visa exemption certificate. Contact your closest Vietnamese embassy or consulate for further details on application.

Can US citizens get an e-visa?

Yes.
In fact this is now the most convenient way for US visitors to obtain a visa for Vietnam.

Validity
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry

Processing time and fee
Processing time: 3–7 business days
Fee: $25 (single entry) or $50 (multiple entry)

How to apply
Apply online via the official government portal: evisa.gov.vn
Or apply through a visa agency.
If you apply for an e-visa with us the processing time and fees are as follows:

Type of visa Processing time Fee*
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 80 USD
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 115 USD
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 123 USD
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 148 USD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 80 USD
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 115 USD
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 123 USD
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 148 USD
3 Month Single Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 55 USD
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 90 USD
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 98 USD
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 123 USD
1 Month Single Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 55 USD
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 90 USD
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 98 USD
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 123 USD

* The fee already includes visa processing fee and government visa fee

Can US citizens get a visa-on-arrival?

Yes.
But please note that you need a pre-approved visa letter before boarding the plane to Vietnam. Upon arrival at Vietnamese airport you need to present this letter along with your passport to get the visa stamp and enter Vietnam.

Validity
Up to 30 days, single or multiple entry

Processing time and fee
Processing time: 3–5 business days
Fee: $25 (single entry) or $50 (multiple entry) plus the visa approval letter fee.

How to apply
Apply online through a visa agency.
If you apply for a visa-on-arrival with us the processing time and fees are as follows:

Type of visa Processing time Fee*
1 Month Single Entry 05 Working Days 25 USD
03 Working Days 55 USD
02 Working Days 65 USD
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
3 Month Single Entry 05 Working Days 35 USD
03 Working Days 55 USD
02 Working Days 75 USD
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
1 Month Multiple Entry 05 Working Days 35 USD
03 Working Days 65 USD
02 Working Days 75 USD
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
3 Month Multiple Entry 05 Working Days 45 USD
03 Working Days 75 USD
02 Working Days 85 USD
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us

* The fee does NOT include the visa stamp fee at the Vietnam airport.

Vietnam E-visa versus Vietnam Visa-on-arrival - Which one is better?

It depends on your personal preference.

Below we list the pros and cons of Vietnam e-visa and Vietnam visa on arrival which you can decide which one works best for you as US citizens.

E-Visa Visa On Arrival
US citizens can apply Yes Yes
Airport/ Seaport/ Landport All airports/ Seaports/ Landports Only airport
Max stay 90 days 30 days
Wait time at airport None 30 minutes on average
Processing time 3-5 working days 2-4 working days
Fast track service available Yes Yes
Fastest processing time (fast-track service) 4-8 hours 2 hours
Document received E-visa (pdf) to your email - Visa approval letter (pdf) to your emai
- Visa stamp at Vietnam airport
Fee $25-$50 Varies
How easy to obtain (out of 5 with 5 being the easier) 4.5/5 3.5/5
Pros No need to wait at Vietnam airport No need to submit photo thus reduce risk of delay
Cons Can meet with delay if you do not submit quality passport photos and photos scan 30 minutes wait time at Vietnam airport to get visa stamp
Common issues Wrong details on application (name spelling/ name order/ date of birth/ passport expiration date)
Photos do not meet requirement (photo format, background light)
Forget to obtain the visa approval letter prior to boarding plane

* Note: In 2024, out of 779,795 United States visitors to Vietnam, 88% applied online for e-visas, and only 7% (54,586 travelers) used the visa on arrival service. (Sources: immigration.gov.vn/vietnamtourism.gov.vn)

Can US citizens apply for a visa at the Vietnamese Embassy?

Yes.
You can apply in person or by mail for a visa to enter Vietnam at the closest Vietnamese Embassy or consulate. Since each of them can require a slightly different set of documents it is best to contact them directly and fulfill the requirement.
Below is the listings of Vietnamese embassies and consulates in United States:

New York - US. Consulate
866 United Nations Plaza # 435, New York, Ny 10017
Tel: +1 212-644-2535
Fax: 1-212-644-5732
Email: info@vietnamconsulate-ny.org
Website: https://vnconsulate-new-york.mofa.gov.vn/
Houston - US. Consulate General
5251 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77056, Usa, Suite 1100
Tel: (1) 713-850-1233
Fax: (1) 713-871-0312
Email: Tlsqhouston@mofa.gov.vn
Website: https://vnconsulate-houston.mofa.gov.vn/
San Francisco - US. Consulate General
1700 California St, Suite 580 San Francisco, Ca 94109
Tel: (+415) 9221707 or (+415) 9221577
Fax: (+415) 9221848 or (+415) 9221757
Email: info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org
Website: https://vnconsulate-san-francisco.mofa.gov.vn/
Washington - US. Embassy
1233 20Th Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, Dc 20036
Tel: (202) 861-0737
Fax: (202) 861-0917
Email: vanphong​@vietnamembassy.us
Website: https://vnembassy-washington.mofa.gov.vn/

Office closures
Office hours may change during Vietnamese and US public holidays. Please contact the consular office in advance to confirm opening times.

Holiday Date
Independence Day July 4, 2025
Labor Day Sept. 1, 2025
Independence Day Sept. 2, 2025
Columbus Day Oct. 13, 2025

Summary

  • US visitors need a valid passport and visa to enter Vietnam.
  • Current available method of application: e-visa/ visa-on-arrival/ visa at the embassy.
  • Allow at least 2 weeks in advance of your trip to apply for your visa. However if you are late you can always get a fast track service to get the visa on time for your travel.
  • Take into account Vietnam public holiday which will affect your visa processing time.
  • Each method of visa application requires a different set of information, make sure to read instructions carefully and provide the necessary information and documents.

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Karen Rosenthal
United States 3 weeks, 6 days ago

I will be cruising to the ports of (Hanoi) Halong Bay for one day, Hue (Da Nang) for one day, and Ho Chi Minh City(Phu My) for 2 days. We will spend one night at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City before returning to the ship. Do I need a multi city visa- and can it be an e visa? There are 2 of us.

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A Answered by Lan Answered 3 weeks, 6 days ago

@Karen Rosenthal, you will only need a single-entry visa, as you are visiting multiple cities within Vietnam on the same trip. 

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Lisa
United States 3 months, 1 week ago

Per someone providing me poor advice, I submitted my visa application through Sherpa on 2/18 (and was told it would be ready no later than 2/26. It is now 3/7 and I still have no visa (they say it is still processing) and I'm leaving on 3/12. Am I able to apply for a quick visa through your company even if there is already a visa application pending with my passport number? Sherpa is unresponsive and has not provided me with any sort of confimaiton #.

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A Answered by Lan Answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago

@Lisa, there is no issue with submitting a new e-visa application on our website and receiving it on the same day. However, we recommend that you first contact Sherpa for assistance. You can reach them at:

https://support.joinsherpa.com/hc/en-us/categories/360005216211-Agent-s-Help-Center

Please click on “Submit ticket” for support.

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Hai Vo
United States 5 months, 4 weeks ago

My E-Visa to Vietnam was approved from 3/01/25 -3/31/25. My flight itinerary now changed 3/15/25 to 4/15/25. Do I need to reapply my new E-Visa or can stay past my 3/31/25 stay as a tourist US citizen.

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A Answered by Lan Answered 5 months, 4 weeks ago

@Hai Vo, yes, you will need to apply for a new e-Visa to cover your updated travel dates from March 15 to April 15, as your current visa expires on March 31.

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Linda Mulligan
United States 6 months ago

Hello, we are on a cruise docking in 2 places Nha Trang (1 day) and Ho Chih Minh (1 day). Is this considered a single or multiple entry?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 6 months ago

@Linda Mulligan, if your cruise remains within Vietnam between the two stops, a single entry visa is sufficient.

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Muy leng Sar
United States 6 months ago

Hello, we are US citizens traveling to phu Quoc on January. We will travel by sea to there. Do we need visa to enter Phu Quoc?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 6 months ago

@Muy Leng Sar, as you are traveling to Phu Quoc by sea, you are eligible for a 30-day visa exemption if you stay only within the island. Please refer to the source below for more information:

https://vietnamtourism.gov.vn/en/post/7048

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Thomas Warren White
United States 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hello, We are US citizens traveling to Vietnam in January. We will be entering at Ton Son Nhut Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) then traveling by boat to Cambodia. We'll then fly from Cambodia to Hanoi (all within 30 days). I assume we will need multiple entry visas but I need your assistance with completing the web based application: 1) The web form only allows me to input one point of entry but we will have two (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) 2) The form only allows me to pick a point of exit from a menu and "Riverboat to Cambodia" is not on the menu 3) I'm only allowed to list one exit point and we'll have two (Mekong River and Hanoi). Is it only required to list the first entry point? Is it only required to list the last exit point? Thanks for your help.

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A Answered by Lan Answered 6 months, 2 weeks ago

@Thomas Warren White, if you are applying for a multi-entry visa, you only need to specify the first entry point and the last exit point on your application. In this case, you should list Ho Chi Minh City as your first entry point and Hanoi as your final exit point.

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Donn Colby
United States 8 months ago

With an e-visa in a U.S. passport on arrival at Tân Son Nhat airport can the passenger go directly to the immigration arrival line? Or is it necessary to perform any other formalities before getting into the regular arrival line?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 8 months ago

@Donn Colby, yes, evisa holders can go directly to the immigration line and get the entry stamp on their passport. There are no further formalities upon arrival.

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Darryl
United States 9 months, 1 week ago

Hello, I'm a US citizen traveling to the Philippines for 60 days. During that stay I will take a 10 day cruise that partially travels to Vietnam Will I need a visa?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 9 months, 1 week ago

@Darryl, if you disembark from the cruise and enter Vietnam during your trip, you will need a visa for this entry.

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Linda blowers Smith
United States 1 year, 5 months ago

We will be traveling and not in the US for sometime before we arrive to Vietnam… how far in advance can we get a 30 day multi entry visa for US citizens to travel to Vietnam? We were wanting to process it while still in the US…

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 5 months ago

Hello, you can apply anytime before your travel because the e-visa will be valid from the date you choose on the application form, not from the date you submit your application.

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Darcy Lokers
United States 1 year, 5 months ago

What happens if you put an intended entry site and end up entering at a different location?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 5 months ago

Hello, the new e-visa document will not indicate the port of entry; therefore, you can visit Vietnam at any of the eligible ports of entry/exit. However, we still advise that you enter at the exact port of entry that you registered or apply for a new one in case you want to change the arrival port.

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Karen George
United States 1 year, 5 months ago

We applied for e visa & paid but have not received a document. What do we do?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 5 months ago

@Karen George, May we know when you applied for your e-visa? The process may take 3-5 working days, and sometimes even longer if the correct or required information was not provided.

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Hope modek
United States 1 year, 6 months ago

If my visa has not port of entry on it, can I enter at any port?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 6 months ago

@Hope modek, The new visa document will not show the entry port; however, you can enter at one of the 42 eligible ports of entry as follows:

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/documents/20181/117155/List-of-evisa-port.pdf/c774e24b-1ab8-4fb6-9ac1-dcdfaccecf8e

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Kyle
United States 1 year, 6 months ago

Do I need to bring physical photos of me along with my evisa or is an evisa sufficient?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 6 months ago

@Kyle, the printout of your eVisa is sufficient for your entry to Vietnam; no additional photos are required upon arrival.

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Nhon Le
United States 1 year, 7 months ago

Can I apply for a multiple entry to Vietnam via e-visa before buying my flight tickets? Does it matter if I give an approximate date of entry on the e-visa application that may be a day or two different than on my tickets when I finally bought them?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 7 months ago

@Nhon Le, Yes, applying for a 3-month visa before buying your air ticket is fine. There will be no issue if you enter Vietnam 1 or 2 days after the e-visa's written entry date. Remember, you are allowed to travel at any time within the period between the visa's start date and its expiry date.

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James Ross
United States 1 year, 8 months ago

I am on a cruise in December that visits 3 ports in Vietnam. Is the passport/visa checked at each port or only the first port? Do I need a single or multiple entry e-visa?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 8 months ago

@James Ross, If you visit 3 different ports in Vietnam on a single trip (without visiting other countries), you only need a single entry visa, which should be presented at each cruise port.

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Kathleen Hayman
United States 1 year, 8 months ago

Traveling last minute from Washington DC to Hanoi. How do I obtain an e-visa? Is that not enough time before travel. Or can I get at airport?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 8 months ago

@Kathleen Hayman, It is not possible to get a visa directly at Vietnam airport wihout a proper visa approval letter or e-visa. For e-visa, it takes 3-5 working days (if you apply today, it will be issued around Wednesday next week).

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Laurie King
United States 1 year, 9 months ago

We are flying into Denang from Okinawa Japan but are US citizens with US passports. Can we get an e-visa or doesn't that work for Denang?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 1 year, 9 months ago

@Laurie King, Do you mean Da Nang instead of De Nang? If yes, then you can apply for an e-visa to enter Da Nang from Japan.

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Anthony Trussler
United States 1 year, 9 months ago

We will be arriving by cruise ship to Nha Trang on 4/21 and Ho Chi Minh City on 4/22 - does this require a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 1 year, 9 months ago

@Anthony Trussler, To travel between cities in Vietnam on a single trip, you will only need a single entry visa instead of a multi-entry visa.

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Michelle Jordan
United States 1 year, 11 months ago

We are coming in on Holland America in Jan 2024. We are going to Phu My; Nha Trang; Da Nang(Hue) and Halong Bay. Can we get an e-visa for those places?

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A Answered by Mai Le Answered 1 year, 11 months ago

@Michelle Jordan, Yes, e-visa is available at one of the following seaports:

  • Chan May Seaport (for Hue)
  • Da Nang Seaport
  • Duong Dong Seaport
  • Hon Gai Seaport (for Halong bay)
  • Hai Phong Seaport
  • Nha Trang Seaport
  • Quy Nhon Seaport
  • Ho Chi Minh City Seaport
  • Vung Tau Seaport (Phu My)
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Wayne Uhl
United States 1 year, 11 months ago

Arriving Ho Chi Minh city 18 Jan. 2024 for river cruise up Mekong R. to Cambodia. I know I can get e-visa for entry at airport, but does visa also need to be good for exit at checkpoint just upriver from Tân Châu (I can’t find our name of that checkpoint). Also, once issued how long is e-visa valid before entry? Thanks!

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 1 year, 11 months ago

@Wayne Uhl, Tan Chau is not one of the 33 eligible entry/exit points for Vietnam e-visa. Therefore, we advise that you contact the embassy of Vietnam in the U.S to obtain a visa before you go!

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Darryl Gene Hillbrand
United States 1 year, 11 months ago

Can I stay longer than a month? I plan to get married to a Vietnamese citizen in December.

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 1 year, 11 months ago

@Darryl Gene Hillbrand, 3 month e-visa is available soon. Considering that your travel is planned for December, it may be better to wait for the new e-visa policy, which is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.

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William Cooper
United States 2 years ago

We will be arriving in Vietnam on December 22, and will travel to Thailand on December 24 until we re turn to Vietnam on December 30. We will depart Vietnam on January 4. What type of visa can we get?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 2 years ago

@William Cooper, You will need a multiple-entry visa in this case. If you are not arriving until December, we advise you to wait until mid-October to apply for a visa, as a 3-month multiple-entry visa may be available by that time.

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Shien Chang
United States 2 years, 1 month ago

We plan on cruising with Celebrity this coming November, 2023, stopping at three Vietnam ports along the way from Hong Kong to Singapore. What visa should we be applying for and how? I am a little confused with applying Vietnam visa for the cruise tourists, as I learned that evisa is for the airport entry? and single entry only when we will arrive at three sea ports within four days? Thank for your help.

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 2 years, 1 month ago

@Shien Chang, You can check out the list of eligible seaports in Vientam where you can enter with an e-visa:

https://www.myvietnamvisa.com/vietnam-evisa-port.html#seaports

If your cruise docks at one of these ports, you can obtain your visa stamp using the e-visa document. A single-entry visa will be sufficient for visiting all of these ports.

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Christian Moore
United States 2 years, 1 month ago

Hello. I have a trip planned to Vietnam for me and my wife arriving in Hanoi on Sept 2. We are US citizens and have US passports. We will be traveling around Hanoi, northern and central Vietnam until September 12 when we go to Siem Reap in Cambodia. On the 15th we board a cruise down the Mekong River, re-entering Vietnam and ending in Ho Chi Minh City. I attempted to get a multi-entry tourist visa at the Vietnamese Consulate here in the USA but was told there was currently no multi-entry tourist visa and that I need a letter. They suggested we contact our travel agency for the letter, but we haven't used a travel agency. Are you currently able to provide this letter?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 2 years, 1 month ago

@Christian Moore, Unfortunately, a multi-entry visa is not available at the moment. However, once you exit Vietnam to Cambodia on September 12th, you can obtain another visa there to return on 15th. US passport holders are eligible for the e-visa scheme, therefore, it may be more convenient for you to get an e-visa online!

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Ted Padres
Usa 2 years, 1 month ago

The airport in Da Nang (DAD) is NOT eligible as a point of entry with an e-visa?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 2 years, 1 month ago

@Ted Padres, Da Nang International Airport is listed as one of the entry points for the e-visa acceptance. Please see the full list of eligible checkpoints here.

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Andrew Bradley
United States 2 years, 1 month ago

My wife and I are US Citizens with valid US passports that will have more than 6 months time on them when we travel. We are flying into Ho Chi Minh City on 22OCT (tourist/vacation), spending the night in a hotel by the airport, and then flying to Siem Reap, Cambodia the next day on 23OCT. We will spend several days in Cambodia and then board a Mekong River Cruise from Siem Reap back to the HCM City area (re-entry to Vietnam is via Song Tien Landport) and then we will spend several days in Vietnam (HCM City and Hoi An area.) We will depart from HCM City back to the US on 10NOV. The only entries/exits we have are the ones detailed above. It looks like we will need a multiple entry Visa for Vietnam. We want to spend as little time in lines as possible waiting Visa approvals, stamps etc... What is our best Visa option? Thanks!!!

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 2 years, 1 month ago

@Andrew Bradley, If you are not arriving until October this year, you can wait for the new visa policy update. There is a proposal for 3 month multi-entry e-visa coming soon in late May or June. You can check out the latest updates below:

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Gene Brumblay
United States 2 years, 1 month ago

My wife and I are US citizens and have a few questions about your Vietnam visa service.

1. We don’t have a business invitation letter. Are we still able to get a three-month or six-month visa through you?

2. How far in advance can we apply?

3. When we try to use your website to apply, it takes us to a Expedited Emergency E-visa form that charges extra fees to expedite the application. We don’t need an “Expedited Emergency E-visa” just your regular service.

How can we apply for your normal service?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 2 years, 1 month ago

Here you find our answer to your questions:

1. There is no 6 month and 1 year visa on arrival at the moment. Therefore, you are required to have a sponsor company in Vietnam to apply for a long-term visa.

2. You can apply for a visa at any convenient time as the visa's validity will begin from the date you specify on the application form.

3. We offer only a 1-month e-visa service. To apply for one, please use this form.

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Ryan Arnott
United States 2 years, 2 months ago

I am a US citizen applying for a one month multiple entry visa. I will be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) on May 11th 2023 and departing for Laos from Hanoi (HAN) on May 21st 2023. I will re-enter Vietnam over land via bus on the Cambodian border on June 8th 2023 to catch my flight back to the US from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) on the same day. The online visa application is giving me some problems and won't let me submit the form. Under where I input my entry date it says "Please enter the correct time of visa".

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A Answered by Mai Le Answered 2 years, 2 months ago

@Ryan Arnott, At the time of writing, a multiple entry visa is not available. Therefore, we suggest that you take the following steps:

  • Apply for a single entry e-visa for 30 days, valid from May 11.

  • Apply for an additional single entry visa to return from Cambodia on June 8th.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Can I use the e-Visa if I fly from countries other than United States?

Yes.

2. How to renew my Vietnamese passport in the US?

If you are a Vietnamese citizen living in the US, you can renew your passport either in person or by mail through the local Embassy/Consulate. You will need to prepare the required documents, including a completed application form, two passport-sized photos, and the application fee. The process usually takes 7–14 working days.

3. Are U.S. passports eligible for a Vietnamese e-visa?

Yes, U.S. passports are eligible for a Vietnamese e-visa. However, it is only valid for a single entry and for stays up to 90 days.

4. Do I need a visa if I am a Vietnamese born living in the US?

If you are a Vietnamese-born individual residing in the US and hold a valid Vietnamese passport, you can return to Vietnam without requiring a visa. However, if you only have a US passport, you can apply for a 5-year visa exemption.

5. I am a US green card holders, can I apply for a visa on arrival?

Yes, U.S. green card holders traveling for tourism purposes can apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival. You can find more details about the visa on arrival process here!

6. Can Americans get a 1-year visa for Vietnam?

Currently, a 1-year visa is not available for U.S. passport holders. The maximum stay you can obtain is a 90-day visa.

7. Are individuals with U.S. nationality eligible to apply for a Vietnam e-visa?

Yes, US nationals are eligible to request an e-visa for travel to Vietnam. Instructions for obtaining an e-visa from the United States can be found here.

8. What's the yearly number of tourists coming from United States to Vietnam?

In 2016, approximately 552,644 tourists from United States visited Vietnam, making up 5.5% of international arrivals. This was an increase of 59,797 compared to 2015.

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