QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Vietnam with a US passport?
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You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
Verified October 5, 2026
Source: Vietnam Immigration Department (National Portal on Immigration).
What you need
- e-Visa required
You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
Source: Vietnam Immigration Department (National Portal on Immigration)
QTT checked Vietnam's official guidance on October 5, 2026. We re-check these sources and update this page when official rules change.
Official sources
- The official e-visa portal states that the Vietnam E-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry. (Vietnam Immigration Department (National Portal on Immigration), verified October 5, 2026)
- Travelers apply for visas online via the Government of Vietnam's electronic visa (E-visa) interface; applications are usually processed within 3 to 5 working days and must be printed and carried with a valid passport. (U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov), verified October 5, 2026)
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Vietnam visa hub.
Visa costs and applying
- Fee (e-visa): 25 USD, single entry, up to 90 days
Source: National Public Service Portal of Viet Nam. - Fee (e-visa): 50 USD, multiple entry, up to 90 days
Source: National Public Service Portal of Viet Nam. - Processing time: not more than 03 working days
Source: National Public Service Portal of Viet Nam. - Apply: Start the official Viet Nam e-Visa application portal
Vietnam at a glance
| Region | Asia |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 29 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type A/B/C/F sockets, 220/380 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Vietnam is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 29 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Vietnam compares to 179 countries.
On power, you are in luck: both US outlets and Vietnam's use Type A, so many of your chargers should fit as-is. Voltage differs too (220/380 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Vietnam.
Good to know about Vietnam
- Vietnam now requires a pre-arrival information declaration for all international passengers who do not hold a Vietnamese passport. Complete it up to 3 days before arrival at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn, or fill it in at the airport, and show the QR code to immigration. (U.S. Embassy in Vietnam)
- Carrying more than USD 5,000 in cash, or more than VND 15,000,000, when you enter Vietnam? You must declare it to border customs on arrival. (State Bank of Vietnam, Circular 15/2011/TT-NHNN)
- Your hotel or guesthouse registers your stay with the local police. They must do it within 12 hours of your arrival, so expect them to ask for your passport at check-in. (Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, Article 33)
- Want to drive in Vietnam? It only accepts International Driving Permits issued by countries in the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. You must carry both the IDP and your national driving license. (Vietnam Ministry of Transport, Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT)
Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. You need an e-Visa. Apply online before you travel.
How long can a US passport holder stay in Vietnam?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Vietnam's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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