Vietnam visa for US citizens
Yes. US citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Apply for the e-visa on the government portal, evisa.gov.vn: it allows up to 90 days, costs US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, and takes up to 3 working days after complete data and payment.
What US citizens should know before flying
- US citizens need a visa. The e-visa allows up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.
- The government fee is US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, paid on evisa.gov.vn.
- Flying directly into Phu Quoc allows up to 30 days on the island without a visa; the mainland still needs a visa.
- About 849,000 US visitors came to Vietnam in 2025.
What the e-visa costs
| E-visa | Stay | Government fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single entry | Up to 90 days | US$25 |
| Multiple entry | Up to 90 days | US$50 |
Paid online on the government portal once the application code is issued. Not refunded if the visa is not granted. Same fee whether you file yourself or an organisation files for you.
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Questions people ask
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. US citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Apply for the e-visa on the government portal, evisa.gov.vn: it allows up to 90 days, costs US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, and takes up to 3 working days after complete data and payment.
How much does the Vietnam e-visa cost for US citizens?
The government fee is the same for every nationality: US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, paid on evisa.gov.vn once the application is accepted. It is not refunded if the visa is refused. Any agency fee is extra and separate.
How long can US citizens stay in Vietnam?
Up to 90 days on the e-visa, single or multiple entry. Your entry and exit points are the ones chosen on the form.
Sources
Checked on by the Top Tours Vietnam editor. Rules and prices change: the sources below are where we checked them.
- Ministry of Public Security: e-visa procedure 1.002757 checked . Fee US$25 single entry, US$50 multiple entry; no more than 3 working days after complete data and fee; applications Monday to Saturday, results Monday to Friday; form NA1a, 4x6 JPEG photo up to 2 MB on white, no glasses or hat, passport data page scan.
- Vietnam e-visa portal (evisa.gov.vn) checked . Run by the Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security. US$25 single, US$50 multiple, up to 90 days. Recommends the pre-arrival form at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn.
- evisa.gov.vn: e-visa for foreigners checked . Fee paid through the portal payment gateway; not refunded if the visa is not granted.
- evisa.gov.vn: frequently asked questions checked . Names evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn as the government addresses; warns that other pages may charge unauthorised fees.
- evisa.gov.vn: instructions and e-visa border gates checked . 15 airports listed on 14 Oct 2026: Cat Bi, Cam Ranh, Can Tho, Da Nang, Noi Bai, Phu Quoc, Phu Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Van Don, Tho Xuan, Dong Hoi, Phu Cat, Lien Khuong, Vinh, Chu Lai. Long Thanh not listed.
- Government news portal: e-visa raised to 90 days (Law 23/2023/QH15) checked . 24 Jun 2023, in force 15 Aug 2023: e-visa up to 90 days, single or multiple entry; unilateral exemption stay raised from 15 to 45 days.
- Government policy portal: e-visa for citizens of all countries and territories (Resolution 127/NQ-CP) checked . 14 Aug 2023, in force 15 Aug 2023.
- Government news portal: new entry and exit fees (Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC) checked . 31 Mar 2026, in force 1 Apr 2026: visa fees US$25 single entry, US$50 multiple entry up to 90 days.
- VietnamPlus (VNA): Vietnam steps up e-visa rollout checked . 26 Jul 2026: 83 e-visa border gates; evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn; use only .gov.vn sites; fake sites buy ads and promise urgent processing.
- Lawyers newspaper (lsvn.vn): 41 border gates added for e-visa entry (Resolution 389/NQ-CP) checked . 2 Dec 2025: adds 4 airports (Long Thanh, Gia Binh, Vinh, Chu Lai), 11 land and 26 sea gates, for 83 in all: 17 airports, 27 land, 39 sea. Long Thanh and Gia Binh apply once they open.
- Ministry of Public Security: Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) system checked . 11 May 2026: pilot at Tan Son Nhat from 15 Apr 2026; 119,854 submissions in the first 15 days; not mandatory during the pilot; no fee mentioned; lookalike PAI sites collect card data; only prearrival.immigration.gov.vn is genuine.
- Ministry of Public Security: e-visa requested by an agency or organisation checked . Same US$25 and US$50 fees and 3 working days; the organisation files as the sponsor.
- Government news portal: foreign arrivals in 2025 checked . 6 Jan 2026: nearly 21.2 million foreign arrivals; United States 849,000, India 746,000, Australia 548,000.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Vietnam visa exemption list checked . Updated to 14 Mar 2025, posted 30 Jun 2025. Bilateral exemptions for ordinary passports; Phu Quoc 30-day rule.