Vietnamese Business Visa Requirements for US Citizens:
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
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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.
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Vietnamese Visa Application Form:
Two signed Vietnam visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Vietnam visa application forms may delay the processing of your Vietnam visa.
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Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/white background attached to the Vietnam visa application. Applications submitted in New York require only one photo.
OR - you can upload a passport photo to the Global Service Order Form when you place your order, instead of providing physical passport photos.
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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.
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Letter Of Invitation from Vietnam: San Francisco: A letter of invitation from sponsor/host company on company letterhead explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel to country. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and host’s contact information.
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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.
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Global Service Order Form:This is Travisa's service order form, where you will provide your contact and shipping information, choose the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
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 5 business days. Rush or Emergency visa service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our “Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options” link for details.
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 for US Citizens:
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
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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.
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Vietnamese Visa Application Form:
Two signed Vietnam visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Vietnam visa application forms may delay the processing of your Vietnam visa.
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Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/white background attached to the Vietnam visa application. Applications submitted in New York require only one photo.
OR - you can upload a passport photo to the Global Service Order Form when you place your order, instead of providing physical passport photos.
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Global Service Order Form:This is Travisa's service order form, where you will provide your contact and shipping information, choose the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
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 5 business days. Rush or Emergency visa service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our “Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options” link for details.
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 for US Citizens:
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.
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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).
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Proof Of Departure: Confirmed onward airline ticket.
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Other Requirements: Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
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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 for US Citizens:
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
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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.
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Vietnamese Visa Application Form:
Two signed Vietnam visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Vietnam visa application forms may delay the processing of your Vietnam visa.
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Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/white background attached to the Vietnam visa application. Applications submitted in New York require only one photo.
OR - you can upload a passport photo to the Global Service Order Form when you place your order, instead of providing physical passport photos.
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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.
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Global Service Order Form:This is Travisa's service order form, where you will provide your contact and shipping information, choose the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
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 5 business days. Rush or Emergency visa service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our “Vietnam Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options” link for details.
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 for US Citizens:
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.
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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 signed Vietnam visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Vietnam visa application forms may delay the processing of your Vietnam visa.
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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.