Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. US citizens are not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so every trip to the mainland needs a visa, whatever its length. The simplest route is the e-visa: open to all nationalities since 15 August 2023, valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and used at the airports, land borders and seaports on the government's approved list.
The government fee is US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry). With us you pay one price, US$74 all-inclusive (US$99 for multiple entry), government fee included: your documents are checked, filed for you and followed up until your e-visa arrives.
Vietnamese Americans: the 5-year visa exemption
People of Vietnamese origin, and their spouses and children, can obtain a 5-year visa exemption certificate. It is a separate procedure from the e-visa portal. For everyone else, the e-visa is the standard route for tourism, family visits and short business trips.
Which e-visa for your trip?
| Your trip | Choose | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 days in Vietnam, one entry | Single entry | US$74 |
| Leaving and coming back during the trip | Multiple entry | US$99 |
| Meetings or a trade fair | E-visa, purpose: business | US$74 or US$99 |
| A job with a Vietnamese employer | Work permit, arranged by the employer | Not an e-visa |
How it works, step by step
Working days are Vietnamese working days: weekends and Vietnamese public holidays do not count. If your trip is close, apply as early as you can.
| Step | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Apply | You send your passport page and a photo, then answer the questions the official form asks | About 10 minutes |
| 2. Pay | One card payment of US$74 (single entry) or US$99 (multiple entry) | At the end of the form |
| 3. We file | We check everything and submit your application on evisa.gov.vn | Within 24 working hours |
| 4. Processing | The Vietnam Immigration Department reviews the application | About 3 working days |
| 5. Your e-visa | You receive it by email, checked against your passport | As soon as it is issued |
What you need to apply
- A passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date
- A clear photo of your passport's data page, with no cut corners and both code lines at the bottom visible
- A recent portrait photo: white background, face straight, no hat, no glasses, formal clothes
- Your planned entry date, the airport or border gate you will use to enter and to leave, and the address of your first accommodation in Vietnam
- An email address (50 characters maximum) and a phone number with its country code
What the service does for you
- We read your passport automatically, so most of the form is filled in for you, and you only confirm the details.
- We check your photo and passport scan against the portal's rules before anything is submitted: 4x6 cm, white background, face straight, no hat, no glasses, the full data page with both code lines visible.
- We file your application on the official portal within 24 working hours of your order, and follow it up.
- You receive your e-visa by email, ready to print, and we check that every detail matches your passport.
What it costs
If you cancel before we file, you are refunded in full. Once filed, the government fee is paid to the Immigration Department and is not refunded even if the visa is refused: our refund policy explains every case.
| Single entry | Multiple entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Our all-inclusive price | US$74 | US$99 |
| Included: the government fee | US$25 | US$50 |
| Included: checks, filing, follow-up, e-visa by email | Yes | Yes |
| Extra fee at checkout | None | None |
Questions
Do Americans need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. The United States is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list. You need a visa before boarding, usually an e-visa.
Is there a 5-year visa for US citizens?
The 5-year visa exemption certificate is reserved for people of Vietnamese origin and their spouses and children. Other US citizens use the e-visa, valid up to 90 days.
How early should I apply?
At least a week before departure. Official processing is about 3 working days and does not run on weekends or Vietnamese public holidays.
How much does it cost with you?
US$74 all-inclusive (US$99 for multiple entry), government fee included. One card payment, nothing else to pay on the portal.