How to get Vietnam visa in Portland,United States
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When?
Start application whenever you are sure about the travel. The visa is not valid from the date of application but from the INTENDED date of travel you provide in application. You are allowed to visit Vietnam anytime during period of visa validity. The flight ticket can be bought after you have the visa already.
Where?
You have 3 options to submit Vietnam visa application for U.S citizens in Portland:
• Vietnam embassy/consulate
• Official site for electronic visa
• Vietnam Visa Easy (if you want to pick up visa at airport)
Each method has its own pros and cons, which we are mentioning below:
How?
1. Embassy/consulate
• Allowed for entry at airports, land ports and sea ports
• Things are done before departure, no waiting time at arrival port
• Visa fees are high
• Processing time is slow
Requirements:
• Application form: is available at http://visa.mofa.gov.vn (you have 15 minutes to complete the form online). Moreover, you can download the form directly from website of Vietnam embassy.
• Passport: original or hard copy. If you submit the copy, the embassy will grant a loose-leaf visa.
• 01 passport-sized photo: must be taken against white background, no hat, no glasses. Prepare 02 photos if you need a loose-leaf visa.
• Return prepaid envelope: for return of the passport and visa result. One envelope can be used for group application.
• Evidence of payment: cashier’s check, money order, or certified check. The visa fee varies depending on type of visa and length of stay.
Waiting time for visa to be issued is 5 working days on standard basis and 1-2 working days for urgent basis. You are asked not to make a phone inquiry about the status of application before the 3rd processing day.
2. Electronic visa (Evisa)
• Can be used at all airports and some land ports and sea ports (check what ports allow e-visa letter)
• Procedure is performed online easily
• Visa fee is low
• Visa is valid for just 30 days, single entry
Procedure:
Upload your photo, complete application form online and pay $25 visa fee.
Receive booking number for your application
On the 3rd working day, enter provided booking number with registration email, date of birth to check visa result and download the evisa letter (if your application is approved)
3. Visa on Arrival
• Only available for air entry
• Easy to apply online
• Visa fees are cheap and refundable
• Processing time is fast
• Quick support 24/24
• Waiting time at airport for visa stamp may be slow
Procedure:
Fill up application form online and make payment with credit/debit card (read more at Vietnam visa on arrival fee). You will be required to contact us for demand about business visa. Details about procedure and price for business visa are available here.
Obtain visa approval letter with entry/exit form on the next day of application (normal service) or on the same day (rush visa service) via email.
At landing visa counter, present the letter with origin passport, entry/exit form, 01 passport photo. The visa sticker will be granted in minutes. You will have to pay some stamping fee to get the passport with visa back. The fee is $25 for single entry, $50 for multiple entry visa valid for no longer than 3 months, $95 for 6 months multiple entry, $135 for 1 year multiple entry, payable by cash, either VND or USD.
Advice:
Check errors of application before submitting
Make sure your passport is valid for no less than 6 months validity if traveling by air. Some airlines are very strict about validity of passport.
Double check accuracy of the visa right after you get it
For any inquiry regarding Vietnam visa for US residents in Portland, please send us an email to support@vietnamvisa-easy.com or call at +84 966 53 93 63. We are also available on skype with ID: vietnamvisaeasy or whatsapp: +84 120 554 9868.