How US Citizens Can Apply for Vietnam eVisa on evisa.gov.vn (Updated 2026)
Direct Answer
The official Vietnam e-visa portal is straightforward once you know exactly what to enter. Three fields catch most US applicants: full legal name (must include every middle name, matching the passport's MRZ), entry port (the Vietnamese airport where you land, not a transit hub like Seoul or Tokyo, and not a US departure city), and arrival date (the date you land in Vietnam, which can be a day or two after your US departure date). Get these right and standard processing completes in 3–5 Vietnamese business days for 25 USD.
The official Vietnam eVisa portal is straightforward when you know exactly what to enter. Three fields catch most US applicants: middle name (required, since the US passport MRZ includes it), entry port (the Vietnamese airport, not the US departure city), and arrival date (the Vietnam landing date, not the US departure date). Get these right and standard processing completes in 3–5 Vietnamese business days.
| Govt fee $25 single |
Portrait photo NOT needed |
Standard time 3–5 biz days |
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What You Actually Need — and What You Do NOT Need
| ✓ What You Need | |
|---|---|
| US passport | Valid 6+ months beyond your Vietnam arrival date |
| Bio-data page photo | JPEG, full page, MRZ visible, no glare — not HEIC |
| Full legal name | Including all middle names, exactly as on the passport |
| Vietnam arrival date | The date you land in Vietnam — may be 1–2 days after US departure |
| Vietnamese entry port | SGN, HAN, or DAD — not a US airport code |
| Credit/debit card | For the $25 government fee (single) or $50 (multiple-entry) |
| ✗ What You Do NOT Need | |
|---|---|
| Portrait / passport photo | The e-visa doesn't require a separate portrait — bio-data page only |
| Hotel booking | Not required for the application |
| Flight ticket | Not uploaded — only used to confirm your arrival date |
| Bank statements | No proof of funds required |
| Embassy visit | Fully online — no embassy, no consulate |
| HEIC photo | iPhone default format — convert to JPEG first |
Applying on evisa.gov.vn — All 6 Steps
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Step 1 — Open the Official Portal Go to evisa.gov.vn directly. Select "Apply for E-visa" → "E-visa for foreigners." Choose United States as your nationality. Watch out: many third-party sites clone the evisa.gov.vn interface. The genuine URL is evisa.gov.vn only — .com or .net variants are not the government portal. |
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Step 2 — Personal Details Enter your full legal name exactly as it appears on the passport bio-data page, including every middle name. US passports include all given names in the MRZ line, and Vietnam Immigration runs an automated check against the application name field.
Also enter date of birth, passport number, and passport expiry date. Double-check the passport number character by character — one wrong digit can cause a rejection. |
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Step 3 — Entry Details Entry port = the Vietnamese airport. Arrival date = your Vietnam landing date.
Example: JFK → ICN → SGN
Also choose validity (30 or 90 days — both cost the same, so 90 is usually the better default) and entry type (single or multiple). These can't be changed after approval. |
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Step 4 — Photo Upload Upload the bio-data page photo — JPEG only, full MRZ visible.
iPhone fix: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. This switches future photos to JPEG. |
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Step 5 — Payment Pay $25 USD (single-entry) or $50 USD (multiple-entry) by credit or debit card. The fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome. After payment, the system generates a Reference Code in the format E260705USA... Save the Reference Code immediately. Screenshot it and email it to yourself — it's the only way to check your status and the only way support can help if processing stalls. |
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Step 6 — Approval When status changes to Approved, log back into evisa.gov.vn with your Reference Code and download the PDF. Print a copy or save it on your phone. Present it at check-in at your US departure airport, and again at Vietnamese immigration on arrival. |
How Long Does It Take?
| Option | Price | Delivery | Best For |
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| Self-apply (govt site) | $25 | 3–5 business days | Trip 7+ days away |
| 3-Day Emergency | $90 | 3 business days | Trip 4–7 days away |
| 1-Day Emergency | $110 | Same VNT business day | Flight tomorrow |
| 5-Hour | $125 | ~5 hours | Flight today |
| 2.5-Hour | $155 | ~2.5 hours | Flight today, tighter window |
| 1.5-Hour | $185 | ~90 minutes | Check-in in hours |
| Boarding Letter | ~30 min | After hours, weekends |
All expedited prices include the $25 government fee. VNT cutoffs apply Monday–Friday. See the full list on our urgent Vietnam visa service page.
Applied and Status Is Still "Processing" — What to Do
Do not submit a new application. Two Reference Numbers in the system tends to trigger a manual review that delays both files, turning a recoverable situation into a missed flight.
WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 with 3 items:
| Reference Code | From evisa.gov.vn — format E260705USA... |
| Registered email | Email used when submitting on evisa.gov.vn |
| Flight to Vietnam | Flight number arriving in Vietnam |
| Path A | File is correct. Escalated directly. No new government fee. About 60 minutes. Boarding Letter available as a bridge. |
| Path B | Error found. Free correction + priority resubmission. Boarding Letter bridge available. |
Common reasons US applications stall: a missing middle name, an uploaded HEIC photo, an entry port set to a transit hub, an arrival date entered as the US departure date, submitting Friday evening ET (which sits until Monday VNT), or a Vietnamese public holiday period.
Our Refund Guarantee
100% refund on the processing fee if we don't deliver your approved e-visa within the timeframe you paid for.
This is a commitment on our own processing — not a promise about Vietnamese immigration's decision itself, since that's not something any agency controls.
Why Use VietnamVisaEasy Instead of Applying Yourself
| ✓ | We check for the exact errors above before submitting, since middle names, entry ports, and dates are the three most common US mistakes |
| ✓ | 24/7 support, useful given the time difference with Vietnam |
| ✓ | Transparent, all-inclusive pricing — the government fee is already included |
| ✓ | Refund if the committed timeframe isn't met, as described above |
| ✓ | Public, verifiable reviews on Trustpilot and Google |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a portrait photo to apply for a Vietnam eVisa as a US citizen?
No. Only the passport bio-data page photo is required — the page with name, photo, passport number, and MRZ. No separate portrait or 4x6 passport photo is needed.
Do I need to include my middle name on the Vietnam eVisa application?
Yes — this is the most common US application error. US passports include all given names, including middle names, in the MRZ. Enter your full legal name exactly as on the bio-data page, including every middle name.
Which airport entry point do I select as a US citizen routing via Seoul or Tokyo?
The Vietnamese airport where you first clear immigration. Via Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, select SGN; via Tokyo to Hanoi, select HAN. Seoul and Tokyo are transit points, not Vietnamese entry ports.
What arrival date do I enter if I depart the US on Monday and land in Vietnam on Wednesday?
Enter Wednesday — the date you actually land in Vietnam. The eVisa arrival date must match your actual Vietnam arrival date. Entering your US departure date instead creates a date mismatch.
My eVisa has been Processing for 5 days. What do I do?
Don't reapply. Contact support with your Reference Code, registered email, and flight number to Vietnam, so the application can be checked and escalated rather than duplicated.
Related Guides
- 👉 Urgent Vietnam visa for US citizens
- 👉 Why your Vietnam e-visa is still processing
- 👉 Vietnam e-visa photo requirements: the complete guide
- 👉 Vietnam visa in 1-2 hours: is it real, and how does it work?
- 👉 Urgent Vietnam visa service: full pricing and options
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