Vietnam
Type of Travel
Business Visa
Tourist Visa
Transit Visa
Student Visa
Crew Visa
Our Services Fees
Regular $55.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $129.00
Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $80.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00
Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00
Get Travisa's FREE Visa App for your Smart Phone
 
  Vietnam Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Vietnamese Business Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1 Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Vietnam and with at least one blank visa page available for the Vietnam visa. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Vietnamese visa stamps.
2 Vietnamese Visa Application Form:

Two original Vietnam visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Vietnam visa application forms may delay the processing of your Vietnamese visa.
3 Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background attached to the Vietnam visa application.
4 Official Invitation from Vietnam:

If the applicant has received pre-approval for Vietnam visa (clearance obtained by the Vietnamese host ahead of time at the Vietnamese Immigration Department), the Embassy of Vietnam will issue the Vietnamese visa to the applicant based on that visa approval. If applicable, write the visa approval/reference number at the top of the Vietnamese visa application. pre-approval is not a requirement.
5 Business Letter:

Letter from US employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of travel to Vietnam. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Vietnam.

To generate a Vietnamese Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead to submit with the Vietnam visa application.
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Vietnam Visa Validity:

Vietnamese visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries with a validity of one month or three months according to the visa application and depending on the fee.6 month visas may be available in certain circumstances, please refer to our Visa Processing Options link. The date of entry is based on dates provided on the Vietnam visa application form, at the discretion of the consulate.
How to Read a Vietnamese Visa.
Vietnamese Visa Processing Time:

Vietnam visas are usually processed in 6 working days. Rush and Emergency visa service is available for additional fees. Please visit our Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Options link for details. Rush and Emergency visa service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Vietnamese visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the Vietnamese visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Vietnamese Tourist Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1 Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Vietnam and with at least one blank visa page available for the Vietnam visa. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Vietnamese visa stamps.
2 Vietnamese Visa Application Form:

Two original Vietnam visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Vietnam visa application forms may delay the processing of your Vietnamese visa.
3 Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background attached to the Vietnam visa application.
4 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Vietnam Visa Validity:

Vietnamese visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries with a validity of one month or three months according to the visa application and depending on the fee. The date of entry is based on the date of entry provided on the Vietnam visa application form, at the discretion of the consulate.
How to Read a Vietnamese Visa.
Vietnamese Visa Processing Time:

Vietnam visas are usually processed in 6 working days. Rush and Emergency visa service is available for additional fees. Please visit our Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Options link for details. Rush and Emergency visa service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Vietnamese visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the Vietnamese visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Vietnamese Transit Travel Requirements:
Email Requirements
If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a transit visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit. A visa is not required for direct airside transit through this destination. Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket, and must remain in the airport's transit area.
1 Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for Vietnamese customs stamp(s).
2 Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed onward airline ticket.
3 Other Requirements:

Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
4 Special Instructions:

If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a Vietnamese visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit or will require entry to Vietnam.

Vietnamese Student Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1 Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Vietnam and with at least one blank visa page available for the Vietnam visa. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Vietnamese visa stamps.
2 Vietnamese Visa Application Form:

Two original Vietnam visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Vietnam visa application forms may delay the processing of your Vietnamese visa.
3 Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background attached to one Vietnam visa application.
4 Official Invitation from Vietnam:

If the applicant has received pre-approval for Vietnam visa (clearance obtained by the Vietnamese school ahead of time), write the visa approval/reference number at the top of the Vietnamese visa application. pre-approval is not a requirement.

Letter of Acceptance: A letter of acceptance from the school in Vietnam.
5 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Vietnam Visa Validity:

Visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries with a validity of up to 6 months depending on the approval from Vietnam and at the discretion of the consulate.
How to Read a Vietnamese Visa.
Vietnamese Visa Processing Time:

Vietnam visas are usually processed in 6 working days. Rush and Emergency visa service is available for additional fees. Please visit our Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Options link for details. Rush and Emergency visa service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Vietnamese visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the Vietnamese visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Vietnamese Crew Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. Note: The Embassy of Vietnam does not issue a "Crew" visa. A "Business" visa will be issued to the applicant/crew member. Please follow the instructions listed under "Business" visa.
1 Vietnamese Visa Application Form:

Two original Vietnam visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Vietnam visa application forms may delay the processing of your Vietnamese visa.
2 Special Instructions:

The Embassy of Vietnam does not issue a "Crew" type visa. A "Business" type visa will be issued to the applicant/crew member. Please follow the instructions listed under "Business" visa.

Vietnam Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Vietnam
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Vietnam Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - San Francisco
564 Market Street, Ste 214
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 837-0771
Tel: (800) 421-5468
Fax: (415) 837-0775
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112