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Vietnam visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States need an e-visa to travel to Vietnam. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $69, government fee included.

For citizens of the United States: the passport opens 112 countries visa-free; Washington, D.C. — Hanoi: ≈ 13,350 km, about 17 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a Vietnam visa cost for citizens of the United States?

Tourist, 90 days, single entryGovernment fee: $25 · Valid for: 90 days$69
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $50 · Valid for: 90 days$79
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Can I travel to Vietnam without a visa on a United States passport?

No: citizens of the United States need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $69, with no embassy visit.

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Vietnam visa rules at a glance

  • With a United States passport you can visit 112 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 35 with an e-visa; 19 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the United States passport ranks 39th of 199.
  • United States passport: visa-free access to 112 countries; Vietnam passport: 24.
  • Citizens of the United States and Vietnam can travel together visa-free to 17 countries, for example: Haiti, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Panama, Barbados, Chile, Palestine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Philippines, Seychelles, Thailand, and Brunei.
  • Citizens of Vietnam, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the United States. United States visa for citizens of Vietnam

Travelling to Vietnam: good to know

  • Washington, D.C. — Hanoi: about 13,350 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 17 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +16 hours.
  • Local time: Washington, D.C. 12:00 — Hanoi 04:00.
  • Local currency: Vietnamese Dong.
  • Languages: Vietnamese.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₫25,966.
  • Vietnam is the 174th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the United States.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the United States:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Vietnam

Visa rules for Vietnam for citizens of countries bordering the United States:

Official portal: evisa.gov.vn

How to get a Vietnam visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a Vietnam visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Washington, D.C. — Hanoi?

About 17 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 13,350 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Vietnam?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +16 hours.

Do citizens of Vietnam need a visa for the United States?

Citizens of Vietnam, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the United States.

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