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Confirm you actually need an e-visa
The US is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so almost every US traveler needs an e-visa. The one exception is a direct flight into Phu Quoc Island under its separate 30-day visa-free entry.
US Citizens
Vietnam visa requirements for US citizens
The United States is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so US passport holders need a visa before travel — almost always an e-visa. Here is what that actually requires.
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Overview
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. US citizens are eligible for the Vietnam e-visa — a 90-day, single or multiple-entry visa applied for entirely online. It replaced visa on arrival as the standard route for most travelers and is accepted at all 83 of Vietnam's international entry points.
Single-entry e-visa
USD 25 government fee
Multiple-entry e-visa
USD 50 government fee
Standard processing
3-5 working days
Entry points accepted
83 international air, land, and sea ports
Requirements
What to check before you apply
Passport and entry-point details cause more delays than the actual e-visa approval — check these first.
- US passport valid at least 6 months beyond your planned exit date
- At least 2 blank visa pages in your passport
- Digital passport photo and passport bio-page scan for the e-visa application
- Confirmed entry point — airport, land border, or seaport listed on your application
Process
How we review US citizen cases
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Check passport and entry details
We review passport validity, blank pages, and your planned entry port before you apply, since mismatches here are a common cause of delay or rejection.
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Choose single or multiple entry
If your trip includes any exit and re-entry — a side trip to Cambodia or Laos, for example — a multiple-entry e-visa is the one that actually covers your itinerary.
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Submit and track
We help prepare a clean application and monitor it through to approval, flagging anything that needs correcting before your travel date gets close.
Points to clarify
Common mistakes to avoid
Visa-free Phu Quoc entry does not extend to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, or any other port
A single-entry e-visa becomes void the moment you exit Vietnam, even mid-trip
Passport validity and blank-page requirements are checked separately from visa approval
Approval decisions are made by Vietnamese immigration authorities, not guaranteed by any service
Legal source notes
Vietnam grants e-visas under its immigration law framework, with visa symbols and validity periods set by statute and updated through periodic amendments. The US is treated as a standard e-visa-eligible country, not an exempt one.
Entry-point and passport requirements are enforced separately from e-visa approval — an approved e-visa does not override passport-validity or blank-page rules at the border.
FAQ
Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam?
Yes. The United States is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so US passport holders need an e-visa (or, less commonly now, a visa on arrival) before travel. The one exception is a direct flight into Phu Quoc Island, which has its own 30-day visa-free entry that doesn't apply anywhere else in Vietnam.
How long is a Vietnam e-visa valid for US citizens?
Up to 90 days, as single-entry (USD 25) or multiple-entry (USD 50). Once a single-entry visa is used to exit Vietnam it's void, even if the 90 days haven't run out — if your trip involves leaving and re-entering (for example a side trip to Cambodia), you need multiple-entry.
What passport requirements apply for US citizens?
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned exit date and have at least 2 blank visa pages. Airlines and immigration can deny boarding or entry over passport validity even with an approved e-visa.
How long does the Vietnam e-visa take to process for US citizens?
Standard processing is commonly 3 to 5 working days through the official portal. If your travel date is close, that timeline matters — review your situation before assuming standard processing will finish in time.
Next checks
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Sources
- Law No. 47/2014/QH13 - Vietnam visa definitions and original visa-symbol framework
- Law No. 51/2019/QH14 - E-visa and amended visa-purpose rules
- Vietnam Immigration Department e-visa portal - official e-visa application and result channel