How to apply for a Vietnam visa in United States

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Business Visa required For business travelers holding American passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as 18:00 - March 29, 2023
Tourist Visa required For American passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 10:00 - March 27, 2023
Work Visa required For American nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required 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
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: Sunday Mar 26, 2023 11:18 AM (America/New_York)

Email
info@vietnamembassy.us, consular@vietnamembassy.us

Embassy of Vietnam in United States of America
New York

Address
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: Sunday Mar 26, 2023 11:18 AM (America/New_York)

Email
lanhsuquan.newyork@gmail.com

Embassy of Vietnam in New York USA
Houston

Address
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: Sunday Mar 26, 2023 10:18 AM (America/Chicago)

Email
tlsqhouston@mofa.gov.vn

Vietnam Consulate in Houston USA
San Francisco

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

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: Sunday Mar 26, 2023 08:18 AM (America/Los_Angeles)

Email
info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org

Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco California

How to apply

American 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:

  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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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).


2023 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 2023.

Holidays Date Day Counting down
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day 27 March 2023Monday0 days, 1 hours
Seward's Day 27 March 2023Monday0 days, 1 hours
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 29 March 2023Wednesday2 days, 1 hours
César Chávez Day 31 March 2023Friday4 days, 1 hours
April Fool's Day 01 April 2023Saturday5 days, 1 hours
Palm Sunday 02 April 2023Sunday6 days, 1 hours
Pascua Florida Day 02 April 2023Sunday6 days, 1 hours
World Autism Awareness Day 02 April 2023Sunday6 days, 1 hours
Pascua Florida Day 03 April 2023Monday7 days, 1 hours
United Nations' Mine Awareness Day 04 April 2023Tuesday8 days, 1 hours

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