How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa as a US Citizen: Choosing the Right Type First
"Tourist" or "business" is one decision. "e-Visa" or "Visa on Arrival" is a completely separate one. Get both right before you apply.
US citizens choose their Vietnam visa along two independent axes: purpose (tourist or business) and document type (e-Visa or Visa on Arrival). Most travelers should choose the e-Visa — it's complete on its own, valid up to 90 days, and costs $50 for standard processing or up to $215 for the fastest urgent tier. No embassy visit required either way.
Two Separate Decisions, Not One
A common source of confusion: purpose and document type get mixed together as if they're the same choice. They're not — you decide each independently.
- Tourist — vacation, family visits, general travel
- Business — meetings, conferences, work-related travel
- e-Visa — complete document, nothing further needed, valid at 83 entry points including land and sea
- Visa on Arrival — pre-approval letter exchanged for a stamp at the airport, airport-only, separate cash fee on arrival
Most US travelers choose the e-Visa specifically because it skips the airport counter step entirely — see our full e-Visa vs. approval letter comparison.
Part TwoThe Application, Once You've Decided
Pricing
Multiple-entry: add $25. Full pricing: urgent visa guide.
Part FourCommon Reasons for Needing Urgent Processing
- Unexpected business trips
- Forgetting to apply before departure
- Last-minute itinerary changes
- An earlier application needing correction
Why Travelers Use Our Service
What we commit to
- Itemized pricing — government fee shown separately
- 24/7 WhatsApp and email support
- Free document check before you pay
- Independently verifiable at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search
Our refund policy, plainly
- Full refund if cancelled before processing begins
- Refund if we miss a guaranteed delivery window
- No refund once submitted to Vietnam Immigration
- Full details: cancellation & refund policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is "Visa on Arrival" a different visa type from tourist or business?
Is a Vietnam e-Visa valid at all entry points?
Can I check my Vietnam visa status online?
Can I extend my visa while in Vietnam?
Are urgent visa fees refunded if an application is denied?
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