Vietnam Visa Requirements for U.S citizens

Visa requirement for U.S citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding U.S passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 2, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For U.S passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 20:30 - Wednesday - 02 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For U.S nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from United States who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

U.S passport holders or foreign passports living in United States can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from United States, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your U.S passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 47 USD
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Washington time on .
5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in United States, the following documents are required:

• Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
• Application form (Click here to download)
• 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
• Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from United States. The process involves 4 simple steps:

1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

Tips:

Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in )

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in USD, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from United States can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit	Types	Distance and travel time (from United States)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	13326.2 km / 8280.5 miles (22 hours, 12 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	13365.4 km / 8304.9 miles (22 hours, 16 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	14319.6 km / 8897.8 miles (23 hours, 51 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	14563.9 km / 9049.6 miles (24 hours, 16 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	13881.9 km / 8625.8 miles (23 hours, 8 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	13849.2 km / 8605.5 miles (23 hours, 4 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	14561.2 km / 9047.9 miles (24 hours, 16 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	14476.1 km / 8995.0 miles (24 hours, 7 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	14038.0 km / 8722.8 miles (23 hours, 23 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	13719.6 km / 8525.0 miles (22 hours, 51 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	13643.5 km / 8477.7 miles (22 hours, 44 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	13237.4 km / 8225.3 miles (22 hours, 3 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	14530.9 km / 9029.1 miles (24 hours, 13 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	13832.2 km / 8595.0 miles (23 hours, 3 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	13188.9 km / 8195.2 miles (21 hours, 58 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	13863.9 km / 8614.6 miles (23 hours, 6 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	14450.6 km / 8979.2 miles (24 hours, 5 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	13277.4 km / 8250.2 miles (22 hours, 7 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	13526.3 km / 8404.9 miles (22 hours, 32 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	13433.1 km / 8347.0 miles (22 hours, 23 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	14474.0 km / 8993.8 miles (24 hours, 7 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	14509.5 km / 9015.8 miles (24 hours, 10 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	13332.3 km / 8284.3 miles (22 hours, 13 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	14386.2 km / 8939.2 miles (23 hours, 58 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	13853.7 km / 8608.3 miles (23 hours, 5 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	13879.8 km / 8624.5 miles (23 hours, 7 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	14555.1 km / 9044.1 miles (24 hours, 15 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	13348.3 km / 8294.3 miles (22 hours, 14 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	13360.8 km / 8302.0 miles (22 hours, 16 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	14298.1 km / 8884.4 miles (23 hours, 49 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	14123.8 km / 8776.1 miles (23 hours, 32 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	14480.7 km / 8997.9 miles (24 hours, 8 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	14516.6 km / 9020.2 miles (24 hours, 11 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	United States	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	05:54 (28 August, 2026)	18:54 (28 August, 2026)	United States is 14.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	332,383,068	97,964,692	234,418,376 more than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 30°C (Washington)	light rain 27°C (Hanoi)	3°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Washington	Hanoi (13326.0 km / 8281.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (14476.0 km / 8995.0 miles)	Average distance is 13946 km or 8666 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in United States Upcoming holiday is International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances which will occur in 1 day, 5 hours.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 4 days, 5 hours (Washington local time)