Question 1: What do US passport need visa to Vietnam?

Obligatory requirement:

• Passport is valid for at least 6 months and at least 2 blank pages (for visa sticker and visa stamp)
• 2 standard passport photos (size 3x4, clear face, no glasses, neat hair, taken within 6 months)
• Information about Full name, birthday, passport ID, type of visa, purpose of visit, arrival airport, arrival date, flight number, etc.

The above requirement, need to apply for the Immigration Department. Depending on the way of applying visa to enter Vietnam from US, there are different requirements and costs for types of visa:

• Apply at the embassy:  an additional stamped envelope and specified address to receive visa to go to Vietnam from US, visa application form, entry and exit form, additional charges depending on your situation.
• Apply e-visa online: submit your scan passport and photos to online application form, e-visa will send to your email after 3 working days, and only apply for 1-month single entry visa.
• Apply for visa on arrival: no document, just give us all information on online form, you will receive an approval letter via mail after 1 day (even on the same day). At the airport, you need to get visa sticker and visa stamp at landing counter. Visa to Vietnam for US citizen fee is just from $ 10.

Question 2: How to get visa to Vietnam for US citizens ?

Three options for American to apply for Vietnam visa:

1. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate

For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, Americans can go to the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate nearest your location to apply for the visa.

You need to know the addresses of the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in the United States for your convenience.

2. Apply e-visa

Step 1: Complete online application form. Submit scan passport and photo

Step 2: Get confirmation and pay the service fee

Step 3: Receive your E-visa approval letter

Step 4: Get visa stamp on arrival.

3. Apply online for a visa on arrival

Step 1:  Apply online from anywhere at https://www.visa-vietnam.org.vn/apply-visa.html

Step 2: Get confirmation and pay the service fee

Step 3: Receive your visa approval letter

Step 4: Get visa sticker and stamp on arrival by showing up the printed out of the Approval Letter

This method was made to make the American trip to Vietnam simpler and more economical. It is applicable only to those traveling by air to Vietnam. Vietnam visa on arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in the United States of America.

Question 3: How long does it take to get a visa for Vietnam in US

It takes five business days to process a visa at the Vietnam Embassy.

By using our service, the Approval Letter will be sent via email within 1 or 2 working days (normal case), 4 working hours (urgent case) or even 30 minutes (emergency case) depending on which option the applicant chooses on our website after submitting an online application form.

Try to remember the guides carefully to avoid common mistakes when applying Vietnam visa. Should you have any support or our adviser, please feel free to contact email visa@visa-vietnam.org.vn!

Question 4: How much for visa to visit Vietnam from US?

Updated: January 1, 2020

The Vietnamese Embassy standard processing times are now longer. Expect to wait 5-7 working days for routine processing. If you need your passport sooner, consider rush visa service.

One of the most common questions Americans have when they apply for a visa is “How much for visa to Vietnam from US?” So, how much does it cost to get Vietnamese visa? Visa fees are subject to change so check this page for the current Visa prices for 2020.

The fees will depend on how quickly you need your visa. Processing times can range within 2 days or as fast as 4 hours or sooner.

Get price list here

Question 5: How long can US citizens stay in Vietnam?

Americans can stay in Vietnam a maximum of 12 months then they will have to leave or do an in-country extension. 

Question 6: How much would it cost to extend visa to Vietnam from USA ?

The service fee to extend Vietnam visa is various for each application. It depends on your nationality, port of your entry and duration of visa extension you select. Due to recent changes about Vietnam visa for US citizens in immigration laws, the visa extension process is more requirement involved. In order to get the exact price for extension or renewal visa, could you please send us passport scan, Visa stamp, and visa sticker through visa@vietgreentravel.com Then we will check and inform you later.

Notes:

• Visa on arrival is available for Air travelers. Those arriving by land or cruise are required to contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa before departure.
• Visa on arrival must be picked up at Vietnam airports after landing. See detailed visa on arrival procedures at Vietnam airports.
• To fasten and smooth out your process of getting visa stamped at Vietnam airports; consider using our Airport services here.