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Vietnam Consulate in Austin - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in Austin

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Austin, United States. Travellers from Austin can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Houston for visa information.

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Houston ( km)
Address 5251 Westheimer Road, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas 77056 United States
Phone +1 713 850 1233 and +1 713 877 1326
Distance 222.9km (138.5mi)
Travel Time
  • Drive total time 2h 51m
  • Fly Austin to Houston Hobby Apt total time 3h 23m
  • Fly Austin to Houston total time 3h 30m
  • Drive to Killeen, fly to Houston total time 3h 30m
  • Bus to San Antonio, fly to Houston Hobby Apt total time 5h 28m
  • Bus to San Antonio, fly to Houston total time 5h 39m
Current time in Austin Saturday May 04, 2024 20:36 PM

How to get from Austin to the embassy in Houston

How to apply

U.S nationals and foreign visitors living in Austin, United States can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Houston or applying online for an approval letter to pick up the visa on arrival.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Austin, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your U.S passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 47 USD
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 06:30 AM, local Austin time on 14 May 2024.
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Austin, 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 those who fly from Austin to Vietnam (Average flight time between Austin and Vietnam is about 23 hours, 0 minutes). The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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