For US nationals, the Vietnam E-visa is now the easiest route to get an entrance visa for visiting Vietnam. However, while applying for a Vietnam E-visa, holders of US passports must consider the processing time. Getting the E-visa result late may cause a lot of problems, and occasionally travelers from the United States will have to cancel their trip. So, how long does it take to get a Vietnam E-visa for a US citizen? Can US nationals speed up the Vietnam E-visa application process? This article will provide us with the necessary information.
The Vietnam E-visa is valid for one month and allows for just one entrance. People from the United States who have obtained a Vietnam E-visa may enter the country by airports, land borders, or seaports. Because this visa is applied for online, it is highly convenient for all applicants from the United States. US residents just need to remain at home, fill out the visa application form online, and the E-visa result will be sent to them after the processing period.
How long does it take to get a Vietnam E-visa for a US citizen?
Normally, it takes three working days from the date of submission of the online application form to get a Vietnam e-visa. Please keep in mind that Saturday, Sunday, and Vietnamese holidays will not be considered working days.
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When applicants from the United States submit their application for a Vietnam E-visa, the time required for approval will be clearly shown on the form. As a result, residents of the United States should exercise caution before hitting the “submit” button.
How far in advance should Americans begin applying for a Vietnam e-visa?
Although the processing period for a Vietnam E-visa for US citizens is three working days, the procedure may often take longer (due to a lot of visa application are submitted at the same time or technical problem on E-visa system). As a result, it is suggested that applicants from the United States submit their Vietnam E-visa application at least 10 days before their departure date.
In reality, residents of the United States may apply for a Vietnam E-visa that will be valid for six months. The validity of a Vietnam E-visa will be calculated from the entrance date specified in the E-visa approval, therefore applicants from the United States may pick any day for admission. However, it is suggested that US individuals apply for a Vietnam E-visa to use within the following three months. If their trip plans change, US residents may apply for a new E-visa.
Visitors from the United States who need a Vietnam E-visa quickly may choose the “urgent service” option on the visa application form to expedite the procedure. USA passport holders may apply for an urgent Vietnam E-visa, which would expedite the approval procedure.
With urgent service, applicants from the United States may have their Vietnam E-visa processed in as little as one working day or two working hours.
Steps to get an urgent Vietnam E-visa for US passport in 2024:
Follow the procedures below to apply for an urgent Vietnam E-visa for travellers from the United States:
This manner, E-visas will be processed quickly, and Americans will get their results sooner than usual.
If USA candidates have previously filed a Vietnam E-visa application on the Vietnam government website, but the status remains “in processing,” they may utilize the urgent service to accelerate the procedure.
With urgent service, visa applications on the Vietnamese government website will be prioritized and completed more quickly. E-visas for US citizens will be granted in 2 working hours to 1 working day.
USA applicants may follow the procedures below to expedite their Vietnam E-visa application filed on the Vietnamese official website:
We will initiate the E-visa procedure based on the registration code you supply. Even if you apply for a Vietnam E-visa twice, there will be no controversy.
We recently went through the specifics of the Vietnam E-visa processing time for US passport holders, as well as how to accelerate the Vietnam E-visa procedure for US citizens in 2024. If you have any more questions, please contact us by email info@vietnamimmigration.com or whatsaap/zalo/wechat.
