How to get Vietnam visa in Virginia Beach,United States

How to get Vietnam visa for US passport from Virginia Beach? Is it possible to get visa online? How long does it take and how much would it cost? Here are answers for all of your concerns. We need your 5 minutes to explain everything.

Although the processing is usualy completed less than one week, it’s best to submit visa application as soon as possible to avoid last minute unexpected problems. You are allowed to visit Vietnam anytime you want during visa validity that starts from the entry date specified in application.

The longest validity of Vietnam visa for U.S citizens is 1 year.  Except for 6 months and 1 year tourist visas that limit per stay to 90 days maximum, the other visas enable travelers to remain in the country  as long as they want until the visa expires. Read more at Important notice about 1 year Vietnam tourist visa for U.S citizens.

3 different options to get Vietnam visa in Virginia Beach

Option 1. Electronic visa (Evisa)

Suggested to U.S travelers entering Vietnam no longer than 30 days via one of those ports of entry.

Step 1. Upload your photo and fill out an application form online.

Step 2. Pay USD 25 non-refundable visa fee online and receive application code.

Step 3. After 3 business days, you enter application code, registration email address and date of birth into search menu on the site to download visa letter. It will not be sent to your email address.

Step 4.Show the e-visa at port of entry and start your journey.

Option 2.  Visa on arrival

Suggested to U.S travelers entering Vietnam by plane and to people who need urgent Vietnam visa for emergency travel.

Step 1: Fill out application form online as correctly as possible. 

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Step 2: Use your credit/debit card to pay application fee. 

Step 3: Receive the visa approval within 2 business days via email. The approval can be sent on the same day for additional fee.

Step 4: Print out the approval and complete entry-exit form (the form is usualy delivered along with approval), prepare 01 passport-sized photo and stamping fee.

Step 5: Fly to Vietnam. At “Landing Visa” counter, you are requested to submit an original passport with approval, entry-exit form, and photo. Depending on length of queue, it takes 15-20 minutes for the visa to be granted. Once the visa is ready, you pay stamping fee to the offer and get the passport back.

Option 3: Traditional visa

Suggested to those who wish to get visa before arrival

Requirements:

• Original passport valid for at least 01 month prior to date of exit from Vietnam (the airlines are very strict to 6 months passport validity rules. Remember to check passport validity before you go).
• Completed application form (the form is available at Immigration Department page http://visa.mofa.gov.vn. You have 15 minutes to fill out the form). Alternatively, you can download the form on website of Vietnam Embassy in United States.
• 01 newly taken passport photo. If you need a loose-leaf visa, prepare 2 photos
• A prepaid return envelope. One envelope can be used for a group of applicants. For your documents safety, the embassy advises you to use USPS Express Mail, DHL/Express Mail, certified mail or Fedex with the tracking numbers.
• Vietnam visa fee: should be paid in form of money order, cashier’s check, or company check payable to “Embassy of Vietnam”.

Processing time: 5 business days on normal service and 1-2 business days on expedite service.

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