Viet Nam's visa procedures
I. REGULAR VISA
Sticker or Loose-Leaf Visa
1. Apply Online — Recommended
For a faster and more convenient application process, please submit your visa application through the Embassy’s Online Consular Portal: https://consular.vnembassy.us/
The portal allows applicants to submit documents, make payments, and track their application online without visiting or mailing to the Embassy.
Important notes:
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Applications are processed after all required documents and full payment have been received.
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The visa will be issued as a loose-leaf document and mailed to the applicant’s address.
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The visa is valid from the “Date of Entry” printed on the visa.
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Upon receipt, attach the loose-leaf visa to your passport for entry into and exit from Viet Nam through international airports, land borders, or seaports.
2. Apply in Person at the Embassy
No appointment is required.
Required documents:
a) Passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of departure from Viet Nam.
b) Two passport photos with a light or white background, no glasses, and the head and shoulders clearly visible.
c) Completed visa application form, available at:
https://vietnamembassy-usa.org/sites/default/files/files/17._tk_xin_visa.pdf
d) For employment, study, or conference visas: an approval letter issued by the Viet Nam Immigration Department or the Viet Nam Consular Department.
3. Important Notices
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The Embassy may request additional information or documents and reserves the right to refuse an application without providing an explanation.
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Any incorrect information on an issued visa must be reported to the Embassy within five days of issuance for correction.
II. ELECTRONIC VISA — e-Visa
To apply for an e-Visa, please use the official portal administered by the Viet Nam Immigration Department: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
e-Visas are processed directly by the Immigration Department in Ha Noi, not by the Embassy.
For e-Visa inquiries, please contact: foreigners@immigration.gov.vn
