Vietnam Embassy in United States - Visa Information & How to Apply
Business
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For business travelers holding U.S passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.
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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Wednesday - January 07, 2026
Tourist
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For U.S passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.
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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Wednesday - January 07, 2026 ( 5 days 9 hours from now)
Work
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For U.S nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
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Student
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For students from United States who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in United States
Washington
Address
Embassy of Vietnam in United States of America
1233 20th St NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Phone
+1 202 861 0737
Fax
+1 202 861 0917
Office hours
Monday- Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 14:00 pm - 17:00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Washington: Thursday Jan 01, 2026 21:02 PM (America/New_York)
New York
Address
Embassy of Vietnam in New York USA
866 U.N. Plaza, Suite 435, New York, NY 10017 United States
Phone
+1 212 644 2535 or +1 212 644 0831
Fax
+1 212 644 5732
Office hours
Monday- Friday: 9:00 am - 17:00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
New York: Thursday Jan 01, 2026 21:02 PM (America/New_York)
San Francisco
Address
Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco California
1700 California St, Suite 580 San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone
+1 415 9221 707 or +1 415 9221 577
Fax
+1 415 9221 848 or +1 415 9221 757
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
(Close now)
Time Right Now
San Francisco: Thursday Jan 01, 2026 18:02 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
Houston
Address
Vietnam Consulate in Houston USA
5251 Westheimer Road, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas 77056 United States
Phone
+1 713 850 1233 and +1 713 877 1326
Fax
+1 713 871 0312
Office hours
Monday- Friday: 9:00 am - 17:00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Houston: Thursday Jan 01, 2026 20:02 PM (America/Chicago)
Email
tlsqhouston@mofa.gov.vn
How to apply
U.S passport holders or foreign passports living in United States can choose between 02 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
Apply at the embassy
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in United States, the following documents are required:
- Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
- Application form (Click here to download)
- 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
- Visa application fees
Apply for visa on arrival
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from United States. The process involves 4 simple steps:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.
Tips:
Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in USD)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 12 USD | 24 USD |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 14 USD | 26 USD |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 20 USD | 32 USD |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 25 USD | 37 USD |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 90 USD | 109 USD |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 95 USD | 114 USD |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 110 USD | 139 USD |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 125 USD | 154 USD |
*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month).
2026 Public Holiday Schedules in United States
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and United States, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2026.
World Braille Day
Date
04 January 2026
Day
Sunday
Counting down
1 days, 14 hours
Epiphany
Date
06 January 2026
Day
Tuesday
Counting down
3 days, 14 hours
International Programmers' Day
Date
07 January 2026
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
4 days, 14 hours
Orthodox Christmas Day
Date
07 January 2026
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
4 days, 14 hours
Stephen Foster Memorial Day
Date
13 January 2026
Day
Tuesday
Counting down
10 days, 14 hours
Orthodox New Year
Date
14 January 2026
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
11 days, 14 hours
Isra and Mi'raj
Date
16 January 2026
Day
Friday
Counting down
13 days, 14 hours
Lee-Jackson Day
Date
16 January 2026
Day
Friday
Counting down
13 days, 14 hours
World Religion Day
Date
18 January 2026
Day
Sunday
Counting down
15 days, 14 hours
Robert E. Lee's Birthday
Date
19 January 2026
Day
Monday
Counting down
16 days, 14 hours
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