US passport · Vietnam
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
In brief
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, applied for online as an eVisa.
Vietnam visa fee for US citizens: The e-Visa costs USD 25 for a single entry or USD 50 for multiple entries, paid online on the portal; the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused. Official fee. Source: Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department, checked .
Vietnam visa processing time for US citizens: By law, the Immigration Department decides an e-Visa within 3 working days after it receives the complete application and the fee. Source: National Assembly of Viet Nam, Law No. 51/2019/QH14, Article 16a, checked .
Vietnam e-Visa is valid for maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry. Electronic visa for foreigners holding passports and not falling under the provisions of Clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Article 8 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam
Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration DepartmentApply only at evisa.gov.vnReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | eVisa |
|---|---|
| Stay | Not stated by the official source |
| Validity and entries | The e-Visa is valid for up to 90 days and can be single or multiple entry.1 |
| Official fee | The e-Visa costs USD 25 for a single entry or USD 50 for multiple entries, paid online on the portal; the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.1 |
| Official processing | By law, the Immigration Department decides an e-Visa within 3 working days after it receives the complete application and the fee.2 |
| Where to apply | Apply online yourself on the government portal evisa.gov.vn, which serves foreigners outside Viet Nam.1Official site: evisa.gov.vn |
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
The US is not on the exemption lists, and the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department says that all other nationals can get an eVisa online.
“Vietnam e-Visa is valid for maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry. Electronic visa for foreigners holding passports and not falling under the provisions of Clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Article 8 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam”
Vietnam visa types for US citizens
The e-Visa is valid for up to 90 days and can be single or multiple entry.
Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department · checked
How to apply
Apply online yourself on the government portal evisa.gov.vn, which serves foreigners outside Viet Nam.
Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department · checked
Fee
The e-Visa costs USD 25 for a single entry or USD 50 for multiple entries, paid online on the portal; the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
By law, the Immigration Department decides an e-Visa within 3 working days after it receives the complete application and the fee.
National Assembly of Viet Nam, Law No. 51/2019/QH14, Article 16a · checked
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Vietnam visa-free for US citizens now?
No. US citizens need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa.
How much does a Vietnam visa cost for US citizens?
The e-Visa costs USD 25 for a single entry or USD 50 for multiple entries, paid online on the portal; the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Can I get a Vietnam visa in 7 days?
By law, the Immigration Department decides an e-Visa within 3 working days after it receives the complete application and the fee.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department: entry rule, fees, visa types, documents and how to apply
- National Assembly of Viet Nam, Law No. 51/2019/QH14, Article 16a (text published on Can Tho City's legal information portal): processing time