Hai Phong is one of the top must-see city in Vietnam. USA tourists coming to Vietnam usually choose Hai Phong as the top priority for visiting. However, before flying to Hai Phong, what should USA people prepare? Do USA passport holders need visa to visit Hai Phong? How can USA passport apply Vietnam E-visa to enter Hai Phong? We will know all useful information below.
The entry requirements when entering Hai Phong depending on the nationality. Until now, there are 24 countries which can be exempted from Vietnam visa when visiting Hai Phong, but not including USA. USA passport are required to have a valid visa when entering Hai Phong. This visa must be obtained before flying to Hai Phong because the airlines staff will check visa before letting USA people boarding.
Although USA passport are required to have a visa for flying to Hai Phong, they can easily submit Vietnam E-visa online and get visa approval after 3 working days. The application form of Vietnam E-Visa for USA passport can be completed online in just a few minutes with basic personal information and visa information.
Vietnam E-visa will permit the USA holders to enter Vietnam through Hai Phong and stay 30 days maximum. It is valid for a variety of purposes, including tourism, business, visiting friends or family, or studying, etc.
To apply Vietnam E-visa for visiting Hai Phong, USA passport must meet the Vietnam online visa requirements. All USA applicants are required to have:
USA passport must also provide a current email address that they frequently check. Once processed, the approved Vietnam E-visa will be sent to this email inbox. USA passport can then print a copy to present to the officers upon arrival in Hai Phong.
USA passport who will fly to Hai Phong can follow these below steps to apply Vietnam E-visa for Hai Phong entry permit:
Step 1: USA applicants click here https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ to access Vietnam E-visa application form
Step 2: USA applicants choose all related information in E-visa application form
Carefully check whether you put the right entry airport or not.
Step 3: USA applicants upload passport and photo
A digital photo of the applicant and scan of passport are required when submitting Vietnam E-visa for USA passport.
Step 4: USA applicants review the application form and make payment
After making the payment, Vietnam E-visa for USA applicants will be process. Processing time of Vietnam E-visa for USA passport is normally 3 working days, not included Saturday, Sunday and Vietnamese holidays.
After E-visa is approval, it will be sent to USA applicant’s email address. USA passport visitors should print it out as a hard copy and bring it with passport to enter Hai Phong.
From May 2022, all Covid-19 restrictions for entry Hai Phong are cancelled. USA passport tourists bringing Vietnam E-visa can enter Hai Phong conveniently without preparing many complicated documents.
All documents which USA passport need to show when flying to Hai Phong is:
Vietnam E-visa is a single entry permit with 30 days maximum of validity. For USA people who want to stay in Vietnam more than 30 days, a visa extension is what exactly they are looking for! Can Vietnam E-visa for USA passport be extended in Hai Phong? How to do a Vietnam E-visa extension in Hai Phong for USA passport?
In 2025, Vietnam E-visa extension is not available. All USA passport holders who enter Hai Phong with Vietnam E-visa cannot extend E-visa in this period. There is no way to extend Vietnam E-visa for USA people in Hai Phong right now. If USA people want to stay more than 30 days in Vietnam, they only can apply 2 E-visa and do the border run when the first E-visa is about to expire.
However, the rules for Vietnam E-visa extension are changed frequently. Visa extension for USA passport holders can be opened again without prior notice. Therefore, please recheck with us the latest update on Vietnam E-visa extension in Hai Phong by sending us an email to info@vietnamimmigration.com. After receiving your question, we will response immediately.
In short, USA passport are required to get a visa when entering Hai Phong in 2025. USA passport can apply Vietnam E-visa online to fly to Hai Phong. The online application is very simple and convenient, so USA passport can submit Vietnam E-visa application anywhere. If you need more information about Vietnam E-visa for entering Hai Phong for USA passport holders, please feel free to contact us through email info@vietnamimmigration.com
