All guide for Vietnam tourist visas for the US citizens in 2021

The previous article answered the question Do US passport need visa travel to Vietnam? And shared visa requirements and ways to apply for a Vietnam tourist visa for US citizens. In this article, we will guide in detail how to apply for and get a tourist visa.

Guide on applying for Vietnam tourist visa for US citizens - Option 1: Visa on arrival

Step 1: Complete the application form

On page 1: - Choose the type of visa, entry and exit date

- Choose processing time service. Check Vietnam tourist visa fee for US citizens.

 

Normal service:

Get approval letter after 1-2 working days

Urgent service:

We will process your application within 4-8 working hours

Emergency service:

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Vietnam tourist visa fee for US citizens 2020

- Choose extra service: 

ServiceBenefitFee
Private/confidential letterA Vietnam visa approval letter that the Immigration Department sends will include information of 25-30 applicants.
If you do not want to share the information such as Full name, date of birth, nationality, Passport ID ... you can use this service
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Airport fast-trackInstead of you having to line up to get your visa sticker and stamp, we'll do it for you.Contact Us
Airport car pick-upYou arrive at the airport and still worry about the price and itinerary of local taxis, book here, we will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotelContact Us

 

On page 2: Login

On page 3: Fill out your passport information exactly

On page 4: Take payment through Payment Gateway (Paypal/Onepay), Bank Transfer (Xoom/Telegraphic Transfer payment) or Credit card.

Step 2: Confirm our email and wait for the approval letter. As with the processing time service you have chosen, we are never late for an appointment. Please check your mailbox (including your Junk and Spam mail).

Step 3: Get Vietnam visa on arrival

  • Print out the Vietnam visa approval letter and the entry-and-exit form
  • Fill out the entry-and-exit form
  • Prepare 2 passport-sized photos and cash for stamping fee: 25$ for single entry visa and 50$ for multiple entries visa.
  • Show all above-mentioned things along with your passport to Immigration officer at Vietnam arrival airports: Noi Bai Airport, Da Nang Airport, Cam Ranh Airport (not available fast-track service), Tan Son Nhat Airport. And you get Visa sticker.
  • Finally, get Visa stamp as usual. Everything is simpler with VIP Airport Fast-Track Service.

Guide on applying for Vietnam tourist visa for US citizens - Option 2: E visa

Step 1: Complete the application form

On page 1: - Passport: United States, type of visa: 1 month single entry, purpose of entry: tourist, entry and exit date, entry and exit port. Make sure your schedule is in line with the information you provide, which will be shown on Evisa Approval Letter to send you.

- US tourist visa Vietnam fee 2020: 44 USD/pax (including service fee 19$ and stamping fee 25$). Get Evisa earlier with urgent service (plus 19$) or emergency service (plus 49$)

On page 2: Login

On page 3: - Fill out your passport information exactly

- Attach your passport scan and your photo.

On page 4: Take payment through Payment Gateway (Paypal/Onepay), Bank Transfer (Xoom/Telegraphic Transfer payment) or Credit card.

Step 2: Confirm our email and wait for the approval letter. Get your E-visa after 3 working days with normal service, 1 working days with urgent service, 4 working hours. 

Step 3: Get Visa stamp with tourist E-visa for Vietnam from USA

  • Print out the Vietnam e visa and the entry-and-exit form
  • Fill out the entry-and-exit form
  • Show your passport, entry-and-exit form and E visa to Immigration officer at Vietnam border gate to get visa stamp and enter Vietnam.

The visa online is easier than tourist visa for Vietnam from USA you get from the Vietnam Embassy

You don’t need to give or send your passport to anywhere.

You don’t need to wait for the embassy, and for the post office to process your documents and deliver them.

What you pay for the Vietnam visa online is almost the same you would pay for Vietnam Embassy. Some cases, like in Brasil, the online Vietnamese visa application is cheaper than doing via embassy.

Should you have any support or our adviser, please send message www.vietgreentravel.com

Notes:

  • Visa on arrival is available for Air travelers. Those arriving by land or cruise are required to contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa before departure.
  • Visa on arrival must be picked up at Vietnam airports after landing. See detailed visa on arrival procedures at Vietnam airports.
  • To fasten and smooth out your process of getting visa stamped at Vietnam airports; consider using our Airport services here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long in advance can I apply for an approval letter?

You can apply for the visa approval letter at any time convenient for you, but it should be at least 3 working days (for tourist visa) or 7 working days (business visa) to avoid emergency fees. For example, if you are planning a trip to Vietnam in February 2020, you can apply for the letter right now. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from your date of application or the date of issuing your letter.

Can I apply for a business visa online?

Sure, business visa is available through our service. Please see the Business Visa page for more information.

What documents do you need in order to process my application?

Please find the below for required information to process your visa on arrival and what are required at Vietnam airport.

1- To obtain an approval letter for the visa on arrival, you are required to submit the following information:

  • Your Full name – The same as in passport
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Travel dates
  • Purpose of visit
  • Type of visa

2 – When you arrive at Vietnam airport, please present:

  • Approval letter (hard copy)
  • Two (02) passport size photos
  • Entry/exit form
  • Original passport
  • Stamping fee (by cash)
Can I apply for my whole family in one application?

Yes. You can apply for Vietnam visa on arrival for your whole family in one application. In case your group have more than 10 people, just let me know at visa@vietgreentravel.com or info@vietgreentravel.com or vietgreenvisa@gmail.com  - Hotline English Speaking: +84989313339. We will get back to you to make your application process simple.

 

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