United States passport → Vietnam
Do American citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
eVisa (apply online)90 days
American passport holders need an eVisa for Vietnam for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Vietnam at a glance
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Currency
- Vietnamese đồng (VND)
- Languages
- Vietnamese
- Calling code
- +84
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
VN16.2°N · 107.8°EPhoto: Arianos · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsVietnam for other passports
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Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
American passport holders need an eVisa for Vietnam for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can American citizens stay in Vietnam?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.