Tourism visas are required for American visitors to Vietnam. However, acquiring a Vietnam Tourism visa for U.S. citizens is rather straightforward, since the Vietnamese government allows travelers to apply online or upon arrival. Citizens of the United States can find detailed information regarding the application process for a Vietnam Tourism visa in this page.
When applying for a Vietnam Tourism visa, citizens of the United States must present the required documentation. Please prepare the following papers before applying for a Vietnam Tourism visa:
Documents required to apply for a Vietnam E-visa from the United States:
Documents required to apply for a Vietnam Tourism visa upon arrival for U.S. citizens:
Documents required to apply for a Vietnam Tourism visa at the Vietnamese embassy by U.S. citizens:
If you are a citizen of the United States who is eligible for a Vietnam Tourism visa, you may apply in one of the following ways:
There are now three routes for US citizens to get a Tourism visa for Vietnam:
2.1/ Online E-visa application for Vietnam tourism by U.S. nationals
The United States is one of 80 nations permitted to apply for a Vietnam E-visa online. This visa will be a single-entry visa with a maximum validity of 30 days.
To apply for an E-visa for Vietnam tourism, U.S. citizens must visit https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ and begin a new application.
Then, adhere to the instructions on the visa application form and submit the visa application online:
When the Vietnam tourist E-visa is accepted, it will be sent to the applicant from the United States. When entering Vietnam, citizens of the United States must print and produce their E-visa to immigration officials.
2.2/ Requesting a Vietnam tourism landing visa for Americans
Americans may also apply for a Vietnam visa upon arrival in Vietnam. Only the following airports grant landing visas:
Tourists from the United States must present a visa approval letter from the Vietnamese Immigration Department in order to acquire a Vietnam tourist landing visa upon arrival at Vietnamese airports. This letter may be sent online by visiting https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ .
Then, US citizens will get the Visa Approval Letter through email, which they may print and deliver to the Immigration Officers at the airport visa-issuing counters.
2.3/ US nationals can apply for Vietnam Tourism visa at Vietnamese embassies or consulates
Visit Vietnamese embassies or consulates to submit visa application forms if you want to get a visa in person before traveling to Vietnam. Visas received via Vietnamese embassies and consulates are identical to online visas.
In this situation, US applicants must submit the relevant papers directly to the closest Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate (a list of Vietnamese Embassies and Consulates may be found at https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/category/vietnam-embassy ).
You have just reviewed the procedures for applying for a Vietnam Tourism visa with a U.S. passport, as well as the needed paperwork. If you would like further information, please contact us at info@vietnamimmigration.com .
