Apply by email and receive loose-leaf visa by mail

I. To apply for a visa to come to Vietnam, you have the following options:

For you best convenience in applying tourist visa to Viet Nam, you can leave the required information on our visa application assistant portal: https://vnmvisa-assistant.web.app

1. APPLY AT THE EMBASSY (STANDARD VISA)

a) Apply in-person at the Embassy;

b) Apply by mail to the Embassy.

Address and contacts: see Part IV below

 

2. APPLY THROUGH  THE IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT (EVISA)

Access the link administered by the Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn)

Note: If have any difficulties or problems occur while applying for the e-visa, please contact the Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security via email: foreigners@immigration.gov.vn or hotline: +84.24.382.640.26

 

II. Processing time (at the Embassy of Viet Nam)

 

1. If applicant hasn't had the letter of approval: Six - Seven (06 - 07) working days after submission of complete application with all required documentation and fee

* Expedited service: 01 (one) to 05 (five) working days upon your request (to be issued at the Embassy). In case applying by mail, kindly attach an Expedited service or URGENT note/label on your envelope or in your application package.

 

2. If applicant already had the letter of approval: Three (03) business days after submission of complete application with all required documentation and fee.

* Expedited service: 24-hour processing time (additional fee is required). Kindly attach an Expedited service or URGENT note/label on your envelope or in your application package.

*Note: You can request your hosting/ inviting organization or individual to carry out the procedures to request the competent authority of Vietnam to grant the approval

 

III. Other important notices

 

* Make sure you check all personal information printed on your visa. In case you find any inaccuracy, please contact the Embassy immediately for correction.

* Visa’s length and number of entries: your visa can be issued with the length and the number of entries not exceeding that indicated in the visa approval by the competent authority of Vietnam. US citizens can be granted multiple visas with the length up to 01 year.

* Duration of stay: the length of your visa validity is indicated on the visa. You can only enter Viet Nam from the date of entry printed on the visa and must leave by the end of the expiration date.

* The Embassy reserves the right to request further information and documentation from applicants and reject any visa application without explanation

 

IV. ​​​​ For more information (only for visa applicant at the Embassy), please contact the Consular Division of the Embassy:

* Business hours: 9:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M and 02:00 P.M – 04:30 P.M from Monday through Friday, except on Viet Nam and United States holidays.

- Address: 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington D.C., 20036.

- Telephone: (202) 999 6589 (text message/call); (202) 716 8666 (text message/call); (202) 999 6938 (text message/call).

- Fax: 202-861-0917; Email: visatovn@vietnamembassy.us