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Vietnam visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnam requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-washington.mofa.gov.vn
Which Vietnam visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing time
- About three working days according to the portal
Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)
For the e-Visa, Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25, and applications are made on evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.
Vietnamese missions in the United States
- Embassy of Vietnam in Washington D.C.
1233 20th St NW, Ste 400, Washington, DC 20036
- Consulate General of Vietnam in Houston
5251 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
- Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco
1700 California St, Suite 580 San Francisco, CA 94109
All missions of Vietnam in the United States
Vietnam has 3 missions in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C. Consulates: Houston and San Francisco.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to the United States
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Travel advice for Vietnam
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the United States to Vietnam, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Vietnam
US citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for US citizens
China requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to the United States
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Vietnam?
US citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Vietnamese embassy in the United States?
The Vietnamese embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.; there are also consulates in Houston and San Francisco.
How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?
Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
No; US citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.