- error-proofing your application
- hand-carry delivery to Consulate
- real-time status updates
- dedicated call center
video
- Tourist E-visa
- required
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Business E-visa
- required
- Tourist Loose Leaf visa
- required
- Business Loose Leaf visa
- required
- Cruise visa
- required
- Airport Transit visa
- not required
- Transit visa
- required
- Visa Exemption Certificate
- required
- Pre-Arranged Visa on Arrival
- required
All foreigners who entered Vietnam after March 1 on visa exemptions, E-visas or tourism visas will be given automatic stay extensions at no charge until Jan. 31, 2021. Travellers still in the country should declare their temporary residence to local police, through their landlords or hotels, and must complete Vietnam's online health declaration.
Holders of the new Vietnam e-Visas will be allowed to arrive into Vietnam through any of the eight international airports including Hanoi City, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang City, Nha Trang City, Hai Phong City and Phu Quoc Island or through any of the 13 international land border crossings.
Fill out Vietnam tourist e-visa application form online
and provide digital copies of the following documents:
Vietnam tourist e-visa fees for citizens of United States of America
Type of visa | Validity![]() | Processing![]() | Embassy fee | Service fee | Total cost |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single entry | up to 1 month | 3 business days | 26.00 | 59.00 | 85.00 |
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 3 business days
- Total cost: 85.00 Cost calculationEmbassy fee: 26.00 Processing: 59.00: 0.00 Total cost: 85.00


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vietnam visa
- What is a Vietnam Visa?A Vietnam visa is a stamp or endorsement placed by officials of Vietnam on a passport that allows the bearer to visit Vietnam. Visas are obtained from the Embassy or consulates of Vietnam for your visit.
- Do I need a Vietnam visa?All US Citizens require a visa and a US passport to travel to Vietnam, whether for business or tourism. MOST foreign nationals require a visa. We, at VisaHQ can help you to obtain a visa.
- What if my passport has expired?To apply for a visa to Vietnam, your passport must have at least 6 month's validity. Therefore, if your passport is about to expire, please get a new one before applying for your visa in order to avoid unwanted problems at the airport.
- How long does it take to obtain a Vietnam visa?Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15+ days to process in the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that we need to send the application. Please be advised that processing times may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. VisaHQ continuously updates processing times for all countries
- What if I change my flight and arrive at another airport in Vietnam?Visa on arrival works if you arrive at any of the three international airports: Tan Son Nhat (in Ho Chi Minh City); Noi Bai (in Hanoi), Da Nang (in Da Nang) and Nha Trang City - Cam Ranh Airport . There is no problem with switching between these three airports.
- Embassy in HanoiLocation 7 Lang Ha Street
Hanoi, VietnamPhone +84-24-3850-5000Fax +84-24-3850-5010Email hanoiac@state.gov - Consulate in Ho Chi Minh CityLocation 4 Le Duan Blvd., District 1
Ho Chi Minh City,
VietnamPhone +84-28-3520-4200
United States of America Embassy list in Vietnam
Vietnam Customs
- Tobacco products 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 50g of tobacco
- Alcoholic beverages 1,5L of spirits or 2L of alcohol containing up to 22% volume of alcohol or 3L of beer (or similar light alcoholic beverages)
- Gifts Non-commercial amount of gifts and unused items of up to the value of VND 5,000,000
- Food3Kg of coffee;
5Kg of tea - Items for personal use(clothing, toiletries etc.)
- Live animals health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations. Contact nearest embassy to obtain permission.
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
- Medication
- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Explosive material
- No information available
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Explosive material
- The overall standard of available healthcare is considered to be reasonable throughout Vietnam and the surrounding area but will likely become more limited and basic in more rural areas. Most pharmacies inside the country are well stocked but all travellers to the region are still advised to bring along any specially required medicine in the event of an emergency.
- Japanese Encephalitis, rabies and Avian Influenza (Brid Flu) have been reported in Vietnam. Malaria is common in urban areas of Vietnam.
- A clear copy of the prescription and the reason for the medicine is advised for taking the drugs into the country through customs safely.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
- The general precaution is required; however there is no outstanding disease threat in the country.
- Address No 162
Nguyen Van Cu street
Long Bien district
Hanoi Capital
Vietnam - Phone +84444520424
- Visit Website
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy.