Vietnam tourist visa requirements for US citizens
All citizens of United States wishing to enter Vietnam for pleasure are required a Vietnam tourist visa. Presently, the can be obtained by 2 different ways. Each way offers differen requirements. In order to know Vietnam visa requirements for US, please read information below:
1/ Vietnam Embassy in United States
General requirements:
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months prior to date of exit from Vietnam
- Application form (complete online on website of embassy and print out or download the form in pdf format to your computer to fill out)
- Prepaid return envelop (if you want to receive the passport back by post)
- Vietnam visa fee (must be in the form of MONEY ORDER, CASHIER’S CHECK, or COMPANY CHECK)
Upon receipt of Vietnam visa application, it will take 5 business days (normal service) or 1-2 business days (express service) to complete the process.
2/ Vietnam visa on arrival: only available for US citizens who enter Vietnam by air.
General requirements to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival for US citizens:
- Travel to Vietnam by air
- Hold a valid passport (at least 6-month validity)
Document required for tourist visa application submission: only one application form that is completed online
When your visa application form and payment are verified, we will arrange you a visa approval letter from Vietnam Immigration Department to get on plane and get visa stamp at the airport.
Stamping process at arrival airport will require you the following documents:
- Original passport
- Visa approval letter
- Completed entry and exit form
- 01 recent passport photo
- Stamping fee (USD 45 for single entry, USD 65 for 1 month multiple entry, USD 95 for 3 month multiple entry). Please keep in mind that the fee must be paid in cash either in USD or in VND.
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