Vietnam evisa for US citizens: 2026 Guide
I. How long can U.S. citizens stay in Vietnam?
U.S. citizens are required to hold a valid visa to enter Vietnam. They are not eligible for one-year visas but are instead issued single-entry or multiple-entry visas with a maximum validity of 90 days.
II. When U.S. citizens do not need a visa?
U.S. citizens wishing to enter Vietnam must obtain a visa, except in the following cases:
- Valid temporary residence card
- Valid 5-year visa exemption certificate
- Valid APEC Business Travel Card
- Entering Phu Quoc directly, staying there for no more than 30 days, and departing Phu Quoc for a country other than Vietnam.
III. Ways to apply for a visa in Vietnam for US citizens.
U.S. citizens can apply for a Vietnam visa in several ways. The two most common methods are applying for: Vietnam eVisa for US citizensĀ (Recommended) and Visa on arrival.
| Criteria | Vietnam eVisa ā Recommended | Visa on Arrival |
| Application | https://evisa.gov.vn/ | Pre-approval required |
| Sponsor | Not required | Generally required / depends on eligible case |
| Validity | Up to 90 days | Depends on approval |
| Entry type | Single or multiple | Depends on approval |
| Entry points | Air, land & sea | Eligible international border gates |
| Processing | Around 3ā5 working days | Varies |
| Government fee | USD 28 / USD 53 |
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| Services fee | USD 69 / USD 79 / USD 99 (Standard, Emergency, or Rush) |
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| Documents | Simple online documents | Approval and required supporting documents |
| Before travel | eVisa issued online | Approval required |
| On arrival | Proceed to immigration | Extra procedures |
| Embassy visit | Not required | Not required |
| Flexibility | High | More limited |
| Convenience | Simple & seamless | More complex |
| Best for | Most US travelers | Eligible special circumstances |
For most U.S. citizens, the Vietnam e-Visa is the preferred choice, offering a simple online application process, flexible entry options, and fewer formalities upon arrival. Details here.
IV. Border crossings where eVisa is accepted
| Airports | Landports | Seaports |
| Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) | Tay Trang Border Gate (Dien Bien) | Chan May Seaport (Thua Thien Hue) |
| Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) | Mong Cai Border Gate (Quang Ninh) | Cam Pha Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
| Cam Ranh Airport (Khanh Hoa) | Huu Nghi Border Gate (Lang Son) | Da Nang Seaport (Da Nang) |
| Da Nang Airport (Da Nang) | Lao Cai Border Gate (Lao Cai) | Duong Dong Seaport (Kien Giang) |
| Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong) | Na Meo Border Gate (Thanh Hoa) | Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh) |
| Can Tho Airport (Can Tho) | Nam Can Border Gate (Nghe An) | Dung Quat Seaport (Quang Ngai) |
| Phu Quoc Airport (Kien Giang) | Cau Treo Border Gate (Ha Tinh) | Hai Phong Seaport |
| Phu Bai Airport (Thua Thien Hue) | Cha Lo Border Gate (Quang Binh) | Nghi Son Seaport (Thanh Hoa) |
| Van Don Airport (Quang Ninh) | La Lay Border Gate (Quang Tri) | Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa) |
| Tho Xuan Airport (Thanh Hoa) | Lao Bao Border Gate (Quang Tri) | Ho Chi Minh Seaport (HCMC) |
| Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh) | Bo Y Border Gate (Kon Tum) | Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh) |
| Phu Cat Airport (Binh Dinh) | Moc Bai Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Vung Tau Seaport |
| Lien Khuong Airport (Lam Dong) | Xa Mat Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Van Gia Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
| Logn Thanh Airport (Dong Nai) | Tinh Bien Border Gate (An Giang) | Diem Dien Seaport (Hung Yen) |
| Gia Binh Airport | Vinh Xuong Land and Waterway Border Gate (An Giang) | Hai Thinh Seaport (Ninh Binh) |
| Vinh Airport | Ha Tien Border Gate (Kien Giang) | Cua Lo Seaport (Nghe An) |
| Chu Lai Airport | Dong Dang (Raiway) Border Gate (Lang Son) | Ninh Binh Seaport (Ninh Binh) |
| Lao Cai (Raiway) Border Gate (Lao Cao) | Son Duong Seaport (Ha Tinh) | |
| Tra Tinh Border Gate (Cao Bang) | Giang Seaport (Quang Tri) | |
| Long Sap Border Gate (Son La) | Hon La Seaport (Quang Tri) | |
| Nam Giang Border Gate (Da Nang) | Cua Viet Seaport (Quang Tri) | |
| Le Thanh Border Gate (Gia Lai) | Thuan An Seaport (Hue) | |
| Binh Hiep Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Ky Ha Seaport (Da Nang) | |
| Thuong Phuoc Border Gate (Dong Thap) | Sa Ky Seaport (Quang Ngai) | |
| Dinh Ba Border Gate (Dong Thap) | Vung Ro Seaport (Dak Lak) | |
| Tan Nam Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Ca Na Seaport (Khanh Hoa) | |
| Thanh Thuy Border Gate (Tuyen Quang) | Ninh Chu Seaport (Khanh Hoa) | |
| Phu Quy Seaport (Lam Dong) | ||
| Lien Huong Seaport (Lam Dong) | ||
| Ben Luc Seaport (Tay Ninh) | ||
| Dong Thap Seaport (Dong Thap) | ||
| Soai Rap Seaport (Dong Thap) | ||
| My Thoi Seaport (An Giang) | ||
| Hon Chong Seaport (An Giang) | ||
| An Thoi Seaport (An Giang) | ||
| Truong Long Hoa Seaport (Vinh Long) | ||
| Giao Long Seaport (Vinh Long) | ||
| Nam Can Seaport (Ca Mau) | ||
| Hon Gia Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
V. FAQs
1. Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. US citizens need a valid visa to enter Vietnam.
2. Can US citizens apply for a Vietnam eVisa?
Yes. The application can be completed entirely online.
3. How long is a Vietnam eVisa valid?
It can be valid for up to 90 days.
4. Is multiple entry available?
Yes. Both single and multiple-entry eVisas are available.
5. How much does a Vietnam eVisa cost?
USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry.
6. How long does processing take?
Usually around 3ā5 working days.
7. What documents are required?
A valid passport, passport photo, passport information page, and travel details.
8. How long should my passport be valid?
At least 6 months from your arrival date.
9. Where can I enter Vietnam with an eVisa?
At designated airports, land borders, and seaports.
10. Is the Vietnam eVisa convenient for US citizens?
Yes. It is fully online, straightforward, and requires no embassy visit.
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