Vietnam Visa Blog

All US citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam for business or leisure trips

• US citizens visiting Vietnam under a 1-year tourist visa must leave the country after every 90 days of stay. 
• US citizens visiting Vietnam under a 1-year business visa can stay the entire time

Vietnam Visa Requirements for US Citizens

To visit Vietnam, travelers with United States passports should meet the entry requirements:

• United States passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Vietnam;
• United States passport has at least 2 blank pages.
• 2 passport-sized photos taken within 6 months are required to submit.
• US passport holders are required to fill out the visa application form online with exact information as shown on their passports (passport number, full name, expiration date, etc.)

(source: https://liveandletsfly.com)

How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for US Citizens

US citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:

• Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy

To apply for Vietnam embassy/Consulate in the United States

• Apply Vietnam Visa Online (Recommended)

The Vietnamese Government has authorized some travel agencies and businesses to legally arrange for a pre-approved letter for a “visa on arrival” at Vietnam international airports.

The easiest way to get a visa for Vietnam for American citizens who are traveling to Vietnam by air is to apply online for Visa on Arrival (VOA).

With VOA, you apply online via our website.