Urgent Vietnam Visa for US Citizens: 1, 2 or 5 Hours

When a US traveler needs a Vietnam visa within hours, the useful question is not how fast the fastest option is, but which hour package matches the time left before check-in. This guide compares the 30–60 minute, 1.5-hour, 2.5-hour and 5-hour packages, with real prices and US time zones.

In short

Hour-level packages for US citizens: 30–60 minutes $215, 1.5 hours $185, 2.5 hours $155, 5 hours $125. Single entry, government fee included; multiple entry adds $25. Timing runs on Vietnam working hours, and approval is decided by Vietnam Immigration, so no speed is guaranteed. You need the approved e-Visa before you board.

$215

30–60 minutes

$185

1.5 hours

$155

2.5 hours

$125

5 hours

What the e-Visa is for. Under our service terms, the e-Visa covers tourism. Work, teaching, volunteering, conferences and religious activities are not covered. If your trip involves any of these, message us before applying.

1 hour, 2 hours or 5 hours: what each really means

What you are looking for	Package that fits	Single entry
"1 hour" visa	30–60 minutes	$215
"2 hours" visa	1.5 hours (safer) or 2.5 hours	$185 / $155
"5 hours" visa	5 hours	$125

There is no package called exactly 2 hours. If your window is about two hours, take the 1.5-hour package and keep the extra half hour as a margin for a correction.

Which package for how much time you have

Time left before check-in closes	Package	Single entry
Under 2 hours	30–60 minutes	$215
2 to 3 hours	1.5 hours	$185
3 to 5 hours	2.5 hours	$155
6 hours or more	5 hours	$125

Airline check-in commonly closes 45 to 60 minutes before departure, and the e-Visa must be in your hands before that. Count back from check-in, not from takeoff.

US time zones and Vietnam's working hours

Fast tiers are counted in Vietnam working hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:00 (GMT+7). During US daylight saving, Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Eastern, 12 ahead of Central and 14 ahead of Pacific. From 1 November the gap grows by one hour.

Vietnam time	Eastern (EDT)	Central (CDT)	Pacific (PDT)
8:00 – 11:30	21:00 – 00:30 (evening before)	20:00 – 23:30 (evening before)	18:00 – 21:30 (evening before)
13:30 – 18:00	02:30 – 07:00	01:30 – 06:00	23:30 – 04:00

An order placed in the US evening lands in Vietnam's next morning, inside working hours. The trap is Friday evening in the US, which is already Saturday in Vietnam. For weekend and holiday delivery ($230), pay by 15:00 Vietnam time (04:00 EDT, 03:00 CDT, 01:00 PDT) to receive the visa by 18:00 Vietnam time (07:00 EDT, 06:00 CDT, 04:00 PDT).

How to apply, step by step

Message us your flight timeWhatsApp +84 947 754 252 with your departure time and airport. We confirm which package fits.

Send your detailsUS passport name exactly as printed, passport number, date of birth, arrival date and entry point.

Upload a clear photo and passport scanNatural light, plain light background, no glare. A poor photo is the most common cause of delay.

Free file checkWe review name structure, passport number, photo and entry point before you pay.

Choose the hour package and payPick the speed that finishes well before you leave for the airport and pay online.

Receive and check your e-VisaThe e-Visa arrives as a PDF. Check it against your passport and save it to your phone before check-in.

Travelling with children? Each child needs a separate e-Visa. For families and groups, message us on WhatsApp.

Do not apply twice. If your e-Visa is already processing on evisa.gov.vn, a second application does not make the first faster and can mean paying the government fee ($25 single / $50 multiple, non-refundable) twice. Speed up the existing file instead: see how to speed up an existing application.

Hour-level prices (all-in, government fee included)

Package	Delivery time	Single entry	Multiple entry
Urgent 5 hours	5 hours	$125	$150
Urgent 2.5 hours	2.5 hours	$155	$180
Urgent 1.5 hours	1.5 hours	$185	$210
Urgent 30–60 min	30–60 minutes	$215	$240
Weekend / holiday	Same day, by 18:00 VN	$230	$255

Need more time? Slower packages: 1 day $110, 2 days $100, 3 days $90, 4 days $65, normal $50. Full list in our emergency visa guide for US citizens.

Mistakes that eat the hours you paid for

Ordering at the wrong hourThe clock runs on Vietnam working hours. Check your order time against the table above before you pick a package.

Name mismatchWrite your name exactly as printed on the passport data page, including middle names.

Wrong arrival dateThe date is a Vietnam date. A flight leaving on the 10th often lands on the 11th.

A poor photoBlurry or dark photos stop the clock and cost you the time you paid for.

Waiting until the last minute to askA package with margin beats the fastest one ordered too late.

Why travelers use our service

What we commit to

Itemized pricing with the government fee included
Details checked before you pay
24/7 WhatsApp and email support
Visas verifiable on the official portal
Customer reviews on Trustpilot

Our refund policy, plainly

Refund if we accept your case, confirm a deadline and miss it
Refund if you cancel before processing begins (a small transaction fee may apply under our terms)
No refund of the government fee once submitted to Vietnam Immigration
Full details: cancellation and refund policy

We are a private visa service, not a government website. The visa is issued by Vietnam Immigration, and you can verify it at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search.

Frequently asked questions

Can US citizens get a Vietnam visa in 1 hour?

Yes, in many cases. The fastest package is 30–60 minutes at $215 (single entry, government fee included). Timing is counted in Vietnam working hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:00 (GMT+7), and approval is decided by Vietnam Immigration, so it cannot be guaranteed.

Is there a 2-hour Vietnam visa?

We offer 1.5 hours ($185) and 2.5 hours ($155). If your deadline is about 2 hours away, choose the 1.5-hour package so you keep a margin. Both are single entry with the government fee included.

How much is the 5-hour Vietnam visa for US citizens?

$125 for single entry or $150 for multiple entry, government fee included.

Are 1-hour, 2-hour and 5-hour visas different from a normal e-Visa?

No. It is the same e-Visa issued by Vietnam Immigration. Only the speed of review changes, and you can verify the result on evisa.gov.vn.

What if I order outside Vietnam's working hours?

Fast tiers run on Vietnam working hours. An order placed outside them waits for the next working window, unless you use the weekend and holiday service ($230). Check your order time against the US time zone table above.

Can I get the visa at the airport?

No. You need the approved e-Visa before you board. If you are already at the airport, message us on WhatsApp with your flight time right away, and keep in mind that airline check-in often closes 45 to 60 minutes before departure.

What do you need from me to start?

Your passport name exactly as printed, passport number, date of birth, arrival date and entry point, a clear portrait photo, and a clear scan of the passport photo page. A US passport should be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.

Can I upgrade if my e-Visa is already processing?

Yes. Do not submit a second application. Speed up the existing file instead. Speed-up fees are $70 (3 days), $80 (2 days), $90 (1 day), $100 (5 hours), $130 (2.5 hours), $160 (1.5 hours), $185 (30–60 minutes) and $210 (weekend or holiday).

What if the deadline is missed?

If we accept your case, confirm a deadline and fail to deliver on time, you are refunded. The government fee is not refundable once the application has been submitted to Vietnam Immigration.

Does the e-Visa cover business trips?

Under our service terms, the e-Visa covers tourism. Work, teaching, volunteering, conferences and religious activities are not covered. If your trip involves any of these, message us before applying.

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