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Vietnam visa for US citizens (2026)
Checked by Joey Visa Vietnam Team · October 2026
Short answer
Yes — US citizens need a visa to visit Vietnam. The easiest option is the 90-day Vietnam e-Visa, applied for online. It costs US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry) in government fees; with Joey Visa Vietnam the total starts at US$45, or from US$64 if you need it urgently.
Vietnam visa for US citizens: key facts
Visa needed?
Yes
Best option
90-day e-Visa
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
Total price
From US$45
Fastest
Within 60 minutes
Passport validity
6 months from entry
How US citizens apply for a Vietnam e-Visa
Step 1
Fill in the form
Arrival date, entry airport or border, single or multiple entry. About 2 minutes.
Step 2
Upload 2 files
A clear scan of your passport data page and a recent passport-style photo.
Step 3
Pay and receive
Pay by card. Your e-Visa PDF arrives by email or WhatsApp — show it at check-in.
Good to know for US citizens
- US passports are not visa-exempt for Vietnam — everyone needs a visa, including children.
- Choose multiple entry if you will visit Cambodia, Laos or Thailand and come back.
- The e-Visa works at airports and land borders, so it suits overland trips from Cambodia or Laos.
- Names must match your passport exactly, including middle names.
Flying in the next few days?
Urgent options deliver in 3, 2 or 1 working days, 4 hours, or within 60 minutes on weekdays, plus a weekend service. Urgent visa questions answered.
Get an emergency visaVietnam visa for US citizens: FAQ
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. US passports are not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so you need a visa — usually the 90-day e-Visa, applied for online before you travel.
How much is a Vietnam visa for US citizens?
The government fee is US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry. Through Joey Visa Vietnam, totals start at US$45 (standard) and US$64 (urgent), government fee included.
How long does a Vietnam e-Visa take for US citizens?
Officially 3–5 working days. With a guaranteed service it can be 3, 2 or 1 working days, 4 hours, or within 60 minutes on weekdays.
How long can US citizens stay in Vietnam?
Up to 90 days on the e-Visa, counted from the entry date on your application.
Can US citizens get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?
Only with an approval letter arranged before you fly, and only at airports. For most US travellers the e-Visa is simpler. Compare the two.
Ready for your Vietnam visa?
Apply in about 2 minutes. A real person checks every application before it is filed — standard, urgent or emergency.
Questions? WhatsApp +84 343 470 507 · info@joeyvisavietnam.com