Emergency 1-Hour Vietnam Visa for US Citizens -- At the Airport or Leaving Now
No approved eVisa. Flight departing in under 3 hours. You are at the airport or about to leave. Vietnam Visa Easy offers 1.5-hour ultra-emergency processing -- the fastest option available for US citizens on business days.
How the 90-Minute Clock Works
Every minute spent preparing without contacting us first is a minute of processing time lost. The sequence matters.
Documents to Send -- Have These Ready Before You Message Us
Collect all six simultaneously. Sending them one at a time delays the start. The faster you can send everything at once, the faster processing begins.
- 1US passport biographical data page -- scan or clear phone photo Full name, date of birth, passport number, expiry date all visible. No glare, no blurring. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your Vietnam entry date.
- 2Passport-size photo with white background White or plain light background, face centred, no glasses, no hat, eyes open. JPG or PNG under 2MB. Non-compliant photos are the most common cause of rejection for US applicants.
- 3Exact flight departure time and destination airport in Vietnam This is the single piece of information that determines whether the 1.5-hour option is achievable for your window. Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (HCMC), or other.
- 4Entry and exit dates Your planned arrival date in Vietnam and intended departure date. Entry date on eVisa must match your actual arrival.
- 5Port of entry (airport name) Which airport you are landing at. As of 2026 you can enter through any of the 83 designated eVisa entry points even if it differs from what you state.
- 6Accommodation address in Vietnam Hotel name and address or host address for your first night. Booking confirmation screenshot works.
Have everything? Send it now
Send all six documents in one message. The clock starts the moment we confirm receipt and payment.
Total Cost -- No Hidden Fees
One payment covers both fees. No separate government portal payment required. No additional charges on arrival in Vietnam. The $25 government fee is non-refundable if the application is rejected -- we review all documents before submission to prevent this. Full fee guide: Vietnam eVisa Fee Breakdown.
What Happens During the 90 Minutes
Important: What You Need to Know Before Applying
Business days only -- Monday through Friday, Vietnam time
The 1.5-hour tier requires Vietnamese government processing hours. Vietnam time (GMT+7) is 11 hours ahead of US Eastern and 14 hours ahead of US Pacific. If it is Friday evening in New York, it may already be Saturday in Vietnam -- emergency processing may not be available.
For Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday applications, contact us on WhatsApp to confirm whether the Weekend Service applies to your situation -- one approval batch between 17:00 and 18:00 Vietnam time.
Passport validity -- 6 months from Vietnam entry date
Your US passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Vietnam. If it expires sooner, the eVisa application will be rejected regardless of processing speed. Check your expiry date before contacting us.
The document you receive
An official Vietnam eVisa PDF issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department -- the same document issued through any other channel, standard or emergency. Valid for 90 days, available as single or multiple entry, accepted at all 83 designated entry points. No stamp fee, no cash required at the airport on arrival.
Reviews from US Citizens
At the Airport or Leaving in Hours? Message Us Now
Send your exact departure time on WhatsApp. We confirm within minutes whether the 1.5-hour option covers your window and begin immediately on receipt of documents and payment.
Email: support@vietnamvisaeasy.net
$185 total ($160 service + $25 gov) -- no airport fees -- approved PDF by email -- Mon-Fri Vietnam time -- Weekend Service available separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Can US citizens get a Vietnam visa in 1 hour at the airport?
Not at the airport counter -- there is no eVisa counter at airports. But through Vietnam Visa Easy, our 1.5-hour processing delivers an approved Vietnam eVisa PDF to your email within 90 minutes on business days (Monday through Friday, Vietnam time). You apply online and receive the document digitally, then show it at check-in.
How much is the emergency 1-hour Vietnam visa for US citizens?
The total is $185 USD -- a $160 service fee plus the mandatory $25 Vietnam government visa fee, paid in one transaction. No additional charges on arrival in Vietnam. No stamp fee, no counter payment.
Is emergency 1-hour processing available on weekends?
The 1.5-hour tier is on business days only (Monday through Friday, Vietnam time -- GMT+7, 11 hours ahead of US Eastern). For Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday applications, contact us on WhatsApp to confirm whether the Weekend Service applies -- one approval batch between 17:00 and 18:00 Vietnam time.
What do I need to send for 1-hour emergency processing?
Six items all at once via WhatsApp or email: US passport biographical data page scan, passport-size photo with white background, exact flight departure time and destination airport, entry and exit dates, port of entry, and accommodation address in Vietnam. Send everything together -- partial submissions delay the start of the 90-minute clock.
My existing eVisa is still processing and my flight is in 2 hours -- what do I do?
WhatsApp us immediately at +84 947 754 252. Do not cancel the original. We submit a new 1.5-hour parallel application through our priority channel -- both run simultaneously and whichever approves first is the one you present at check-in. This is the parallel application strategy and it is completely legitimate.
