How to get Vietnam visa in West Raleigh,United States

Immigration should always be the top priority when you travel abroad. Fortunately, procedure of getting a visa to Vietnam for US passport in West Raleigh is super easy that can be done online from the comfort of your home. Continue reading for detailed instructions.

When should you start application?

Although it takes just a couple of days to process the visa, you had better apply as soon as possible to have peace of mind before the trip. The start date of visa is the travel date specified in application. You are not required to enter Vietnam on the given travel date. The actual travel can be anytime during period of visa validity.

How long can you stay on a Vietnam visa?

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

How to get Vietnam visa in West Raleigh?

Option 1.  Visa on arrival

Applicable to: U.S travelers entering Vietnam by air

Step 1: Fill out application form online as correctly as possible. Watch our instructions video if you have no idea how to complete the form.

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Step 2: Make payment for your application using credit/debit card. Check visa fee at this page.

Step 3: Receive the visa approval within 2 business days via email. The approval will be sent on the same day for express service (additional fee required). Read Urgent Vietnam visa for details about expedited processing. Please check spam folder in case you do not see the approval in the inbox.

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

Step 5: Fly to Vietnam, head to "Landing visa" counter and ready 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 affixed to the passport, your name will be read out. You then pay stamping fee and get the passport back.

Option 2. Electronic visa (Evisa)

Applicable to: U.S travelers entering Vietnam less than 30 days through one of those ports of entry.

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

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

Step 3. On the 3rd working day, 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 start exploring Vietnam.

Option 3: Traditional visa

Applicable to: every U.S traveler 

Requirements:

• Original passport valid for at least 01 month prior to date of exit from Vietnam (the airlines have strict rules of 6 months validity of passport. If you travel by plane, don't ever forget this note)
• 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). You can also enter the website of Vietnam Embassy in United States to download the form to computer.
• 01 passport photo taken within the past 6 months. Plus 01 photo if you need a loose-leaf visa
• A prepaid return envelopel. 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 for expedite service

For any enquiries about getting Vietnam travel visa for U.S citizens in West Raleigh, please email to support@vietnamvisa-easy.com or call our hotline +84 966 53 93 63. We are always ready for help.