United States citizens are required to apply for valid visas to enter Vietnam for tourism and business purposes and meet the entry requirements:

  • United States Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date
  • Passport has 2 blank pages for visa stamp

Vietnam visa requirements for United States citizens

Type of visa Requirements
Electronic Visa (e-visa) Required

How to get Vietnam visa from United States ?

United States passport holders can choose one of the available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam:

1 - Visa at local embassy

  • Address: 1233 20th St NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, United States
  • Phone: (202) 739 1666 / (202) 716-8666
  • Fax: (202) 861-0917
  • Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
  • Website: vietnamembassy-usa.org/embassy

To apply for a Vietnam visa at the embassy of Vietnam in United States, you will need to:

  • Submit a print-out of your completed visa application and supporting documents.
  • Submit original passport which must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.
  • Pay the visa fees: Money order/check, or cash in case you apply at the embassy in person.
  • Have 02 passport-sized photos taken with no glass wears.

If you are currently living outside of United States, you can you also contact the local embassy in the country where are residing.

2 - Electronic visa (e-visa)

E-visa can be used at International airports, Land border gates, and Sea border gates

  • Apply online using our secure form.
  • Pay the fee and wait for 3-5 working days.
  • Receive the e-visa and print it out. (e-visa not requires a stamping fee and you dont need preparing a physical portrait photo)

Vietnam visa types for United States citizens

Type of visa Tourist visa
Single 1 month Eligible
Single 3 month Eligible
Multiple 1 month Eligible
Multiple 3 month Eligible

Vietnam visa fees for US citizens

For detailed information on visa fees, please refer here: click here

Frequently asked questions

Is it possible for US citizens to get Vietnam tourist visa ?

Yes, it is possible. See how how e-visa works?