Vietnam
United States
United States visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
The United States requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vn.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Vietnam
- Embassy of the United States in Hanoi
Phố Láng Hạ 7, 10265 Hà Nội
- Consulate General of the United States in Ho Chi Minh City
Lê Duẩn 4, Ho Chi Minh City
All missions of the United States in Vietnam
The United States has 2 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City.
US visas issued to citizens of Vietnam
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 119,445 | 122,045 |
| Student (F, M) | 18,762 | 16,021 |
| Exchange (J) | 1,214 | 936 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2,354 | 2,569 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2,988 | 3,875 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,840 | 1,424 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2,627 | 1,322 |
| Total | 149,230 | 148,192 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | – | 22.1% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 148,192 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Vietnam, the 10th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 82%, student visas 11% and transit and crew visas 3%. The total was about the same in fiscal year 2024.
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Vietnam received 39,047, 27% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 22.1% for citizens of Vietnam in fiscal year 2025. The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Vietnam anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Vietnam.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Vietnam
United StatesVietnam e-Visa Vietnam visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Vietnamese citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in the United States
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the US embassy in Hanoi and the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Canada and Mexico require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Vietnam
US citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in Vietnam?
The US embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there is also a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
US citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
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.