cost of vietnam tourist visa

Embassy of the

Socialist republic of vietnam, in the united states of america.

Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh (2014 - 2018)
Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong (2011-2014)
Ambassador Le Cong Phung (2008 - 2011)
Ambassador Nguyen Tam Chien (2001 - 2007)
Ambassador Le Van Bang (1995 - 2001)
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Foreign Policy
Viet Nam's visa procedures
Visa Exemption
PASSPORT ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, OR ANNOTATION
Legalization of documents for marriage
power of attorney
Birth registration
Certificate of Vietnamese origin
Citizen registration
Renouncement of Vietnamese citizenship
Legalization
permit to transport remains and dead bodies to Vietnam
Instructions For Registration to Retain Vietnamese Citizenship
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1. Apply in person at the Embassy of Viet Nam , 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036 (walk-in, no prior appointment is required; from 9:00 A.M to 12:00 A.M and 02:00 P.M to 04:30 P.M from Monday to Friday, except holidays) or Apply by mail to the Embassy of Viet Nam , 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036 and receive your visa by mail – Click here .

2. Apply online and receive loose-leaf visa by mail – Click here . (For United States Passport Holders only; payment by Paypal)

3. Apply by email and receive loose-leaf visa by mail – Click here . (Payment by credit/debit card)

Notice: For Vietnamese holding a US Permanent Resident Card (also referred to as "Green Card"), you can apply for a Visa Exemption Certificate ( click here ) , also known as "Viet Nam 5-year visa".

II. Processing time

Standard: 3 business days (after all required documents are submitted).

Expedite service: 24-hour processing time (additional fee is required). Kindly put an Expedite service or URGENT note/label on your envelope or in your application package for easier processing.

III. Other important notices

* Upon receiving your visa issued by the Embassy, kindly double check all personal information printed on your visa. In case of inaccurate personal information, please contact the Embassy immediately for correction or adjustments (fees may be applied for amendments of visas due to applicants' inadvertent errors).

* For diplomatic and official passport holder, you can apply in person or by mail (online or email application is not applicable). Diplomatic and official visas will be issued GRATIS (free of charge) unless otherwise agreed upon between Viet Nam and the applicant's country. In addition to documents specified in Part I, the applicant is requested to submit a visa approval number, a diplomatic note, or an official letter from the relevant agencies of the United States Government, Diplomatic Missions and international organizations accredited to the United States.

* The cost for visa includes visa approval fee, processing and handling fee, postal service and expedite service (if required). Visa fees vary depending on type of visa, duration of stay and type of service (standard or expedite). Please contact the Consular Division for further information.

* If you travel in a group: combined payment can be made in one money order or check for the whole group (two applicants or more). All applications can be sent in one envelope and the visas can be sent back in one return envelope.

* Duration of stay: visa will be valid from the date of entry provided on your application and printed on the visa. You may enter ON or AFTER the date of entry given on the visa and is expected to leave before the end of the expiration date.

* For travelers with 12-month visa: The Customs and Border Protection Authority at the port of entry into Vietnam determines the length of each authorized stay within the 12-month duration.

* Online visa: As the Embassy cannot confirm the reliability of online visa services offered by many companies on the Internet, it is strongly recommended that travelers obtain suitable visas prior to their trip to Viet Nam. There have been reported cases of fraudulence and personal data theft when applying for online visa and cases of entry refusal on arrival when these types of online visas are applied through un-recognized websites with no connection to the Embassy. The Embassy cannot verify the validity of such visas and cannot provide assistance to travelers in case they are refused of entry while using these types of visas. In order to avoid any risk of personal data theft or losses through fraudulent use of credit/debit cards, travelers are strongly recommended not to provide personal information on untrusted websites.

* The Embassy reserves the right to request further information and documentation from applicants and to deny approval for any visa application without necessarily providing explanation for visa denial.

IV. Contact

* Business hours: 9:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M and 02:00 P.M – 04:30 P.M from Monday through Friday. The Embassy is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and during Viet Nam and United States holidays .

* For more information, please contact the Consular Division of the Embassy:

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

- Telephone: 202-861-0737 ext. 118/121/122/125/129.

- Mailing information: 202-861-0737 ext. 113.

- Fax: 202-861-0917

- Email: [email protected]

* In case of emergency, you may contact the Embassy's hotlines at 202-716-8666.

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The Embassy
Consular Services
Vietnam - US Relations

Add: 1233 20th St NW, Ste 400, Washington, DC 20036

Tel: 202-861-0737

Consular emergency: 202-716-8666

For visa inquiries only: 202-999-6589

Fax: 202-861-0917

[email protected] (consular affairs)

[email protected] (general information)

Hours of Operation (EST)

Embassy: Mon - Fri, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Consulate: Mon - Fri, 09:00 am to 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Vietnam Visa Costs: What You Need to Know in 2023

This article was originally published in November 28, 2012. It was last updated February 20, 2023.

Vietnam visa costs are frequently updated and where once there were only a handful of visa options, the list has now become extensive.

From work permits to investment visas to tourist visas there are now myriad ways you can enter and stay in Vietnam. These do, however, come at a cost.

(See: A complete list of Vietnam visas )

Who determines Vietnam visa fees?

Who pays vietnam visa costs.

Vietnamese employers will usually cover the visa costs of their employees.

Foreign visitors to Vietnam cover the visa costs for tourist visas either at the airport or through Vietnam’s e-visa system .

Who collects Vietnam visa fees?

There are a number of institutions in Vietnam empowered to collect visa fees. They are:

Immigration Management Department (Ministry of Public Security);
Police authorities,
Commanders of Border Guards of provinces and central-affiliated cities;
Department of Consular Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City (Ministry of Foreign Affairs);
Police authorities of communes, wards, towns (capable of issuing immigration documents).

Vietnam visa costs

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FAQ - Vietnam Visa Cost

How long does it take to get a visa after applying.

The time it takes to receive a visa for Vietnam after applying can vary. E-visa can take a few days and work visas and investor visas can take a few weeks up to months depending on the complexity of the application.

How long does it take to apply for a Vietnam visa?

Applying for a Vietnam visa can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a few weeks depending on the visa you are applying for. Having your documents prepared in advance can help this process be as smooth as possible.

How much does a Vietnam visa cost?

Single entry tourist visas start at US$25. This goes up to US$155 for a visa valid for two to five years. Ultimately the cost will depend on which visa you need for what purpose and for how long.

Can you enter Vietnam without a visa?

Citizens from certain countries can enter Vietnam without a visa. These include: ASEAN countries (14 to 30 days), Chile (90 days), and Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the UK (British citizens only) (15 days).

All other nationalities will need to apply for a visa.

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How much does a vietnam visa cost, in order to get your vietnam visa , you must pay two types of fees: the approval letter fee ( paid online ) and stamping fee ( paid in cash at vietnam airports ), visa pre-approval letter fee.

** NOTE : The fee table does not apply to citizens of the following restricted nations: ALL AFRICAN NATIONALITY GROUPS; MONGOLIA, ALGERIA, BAHRAIN, BHUTAN, JORDAN, KUWAIT, GAMBIA, MOROCCO, NEPAL, KENYA, OMAN, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA, TIMOR-LESTE, TUNISIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, YEMEN, NAMIBIA, MALAWI.

Please email us at: [email protected] or call our hotline at (+84) 832 320 320 if you are a passport holder of one of the nations listed above.

This fee table is valid for all visa requests made on regular working days: Monday – Friday ( till 3:15 Pm ).

For all emergency visa requests applied after 3:15 PM of every Friday to arrive on Saturday or Sunday, there will be a surcharge for weekend service. We strongly suggest travelers to check before applying.

The Approval Letter Fee is paid online. We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club

This fee must be paid in advance to process visa Approval Letters for urgent service in 1 business day/ 1 hour/ 2 hours/or 4 hours, as well as for normal service of 2 business days.

Stamping Fee

Following are Stamp Fee updates for 2019 (price per person):

$25 for 1 month/3 month Single Entry visa

$50 for 1 month/3 month Multiple Entry visas

Applicants pay Stamp Fees directly at the airport in cash using either Vietnam dong or U.S. dollars. If you have any questions regarding visa fees or currencies, please email us [email protected] or call us on our hotline at (+84) 832 320 320.

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An official guide to e-Visas for Vietnam

From 15th august 2023, citizens of all countries and territories around the world can apply for electronic visas (e-visas) entering vietnam and enjoy the 90-day e-visa duration, valid for multiple entry..

Foreigners with e-visas are allowed to enter Vietnam via:

13 international airports: Noi Bai (Ha Noi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Da Nang, Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue), Van Don (Quang Ninh), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Cat (Binh Dinh), Lien Khuong (Lam Dong).

16 land border gates: Tay Trang (Dien Bien), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai, Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can (Nghe An), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo (Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao (Quang Tri), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong (An Giang), Ha Tien (Kien Giang).

13 sea border gates: Hon Gai and Cam Pha (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong, Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang (Ha Tinh), Chan May (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Dung Quat (Quang Ngai), Vung Tau (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), Ho Chi Minh City, Duong Dong (Kien Giang).

What is Vietnam’s e-visa?

Vietnam's e-visa is one of several visa types offered by the Vietnam Immigration Department to foreigners entering the country. The e-visa is valid for 90 days, and multiple entry. As of 15th August 2023, Vietnam's e-visa is available to all countries/territories around the world.

Travellers can apply directly for e-visas at Vietnam e-Visa Official Website

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