Vietnam Consulate in San Francisco - Visa Information & how to apply
Embassy of Vietnam in San Francisco - United States
Address: | 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 |
Email: | info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org |
Office hours: | Monday - Friday: 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM |
How to apply
Travellers from San Francisco, United States can apply for a visa for Vietnam in person at the embassy of Vietnam in San Francisco or apply for a pre-approved visa letter online to pick up the visa on arrival
E-visa application
To apply for an e-visa online from San Francisco, please follow these steps:
- Access our online e-visa application form.
- Upload .jpg images of your U.S passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
- Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 47 USD
- Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 04:30 AM, local San Francisco time on 10 May 2024.
- 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 San Francisco, 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 easy and convenient way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for U.S applicants or foreign travellers residing in San Francisco who plan to arrive in Vietnam by air from San Francisco, 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.
Other locations in United States
Frequently asked questions, answered
How do I make a visa appointment at the Vietnamese embassy/consulate in San Francisco?
To contact the embassy for visa appointment or application in San Francisco, please call: +1 415 9221 707 or +1 415 9221 577. In most cases, a visa appointment is not required, you can visit the embassy in person to obtain the visa.
What time does the embassy open?
The working hours of the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in San Francisco are from Monday - Friday: 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM.
How long does it take to get a visa in San Francisco?
An application for a tourist visa in San Francisco may usually take 3-5 working days. However, processing time may vary on a case-by-case basis, please contact the embassy directly for assistance.
How much is a tourist visa in San Francisco?
Visa at embassy: please contact the embassy at +1 415 9221 707 or +1 415 9221 577 for more information.
E-visa: 25 USD for 1 month single entry.
Visa on arrival stamping fee: 25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry.
E-visa: 25 USD for 1 month single entry.
Visa on arrival stamping fee: 25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry.
Is it possible to renew my passport in San Francisco?
Yes, that is possible. The process may take 7-10 working days.