Last-Minute Vietnam Visa for US Citizens: 2026 Guide

You just realised your trip to Vietnam needs a visa, and you leave very soon. A last-minute Vietnam visa is still possible for US citizens, often within hours. What matters most is when you apply.

Is a last-minute Vietnam visa possible for Americans?

Yes, as long as Vietnamese working hours are left before your flight. US passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and the e-visa can be issued in as little as 30–60 minutes during office hours.

The Immigration Department works Monday to Friday, about 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:30 Vietnam time. That is the US evening and night.

What can I get by when?

Pick the row that matches your departure.

Prices are per person for single entry, government fee included. Multiple entry adds US$25.

When is the best time to apply from the US?

Right when Vietnam opens, in your evening.

In US summer time, subtract one hour. If you apply during the US daytime on a weekday, the clock starts when Vietnam opens that evening.

How do I apply in a hurry?

Have your passport ready and follow these steps.

1. Open the application form on your phone.
2. Choose Apply new e-visa and your speed.
3. Photograph your passport page on a flat surface, with no glare.
4. Take a selfie against a plain light wall, without glasses.
5. Enter the date you land in Vietnam and the airport.
6. Pay and send your flight number to us on WhatsApp.

We check your file before submitting. If something is unclear, we message you right away.

What if it is the weekend?

The weekend and holiday service is the only option. It costs US$230 and delivers by about 6 PM Vietnam time, which is about 6 AM the same day in New York in winter.

Remember that Friday evening in the US is already Saturday in Vietnam. See Vietnam visa approval on weekends and holidays.

What should I double-check?

Errors cost more time than anything else.

• The arrival date is the day you land, often 1–2 days after leaving the US.
• The passport number is from the passport you will carry.
• Middle names are included if printed in the passport.
• The airport is where you land, not where you connect.

A visa with wrong details cannot be edited. A correction costs US$85 and more time.

Which US cities have the easiest timing?

The West Coast has the most room in the evening. Vietnam opens at about 5 PM in Los Angeles in winter, so a request after work is processed during the US night. On the East Coast, Vietnam opens around 8 PM.

These are guides for weekdays. If the next Vietnamese day is a holiday or weekend, choose the weekend service or contact us first.

Can my family get last-minute visas together?

Yes. Each traveler needs their own e-visa, including children. Apply for everyone in one order and choose the same speed. If one person has a different passport, such as a dual citizen traveling on a second passport, use the passport they will actually show at check-in.

What happens after I pay?

We check, submit and follow your file. You receive an order code at once. We message you on WhatsApp if anything is needed, and email the PDF the moment it is granted. Follow the order on the order status page.

What if I already applied?

Do not apply again. Speed up the existing application from US$45. Read speed up a Vietnam eVisa for US citizens.

What if I am already at the airport?

Choose 30–60 minutes, if Vietnam is open. Ask the airline when check-in closes and send it to us. If Vietnam is closed, the faster speeds cannot start, and a later flight is the realistic option. See denied boarding to Vietnam.

Is it official?

Yes. The e-visa is issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department and can be verified on the official e-visa portal. It is valid for up to 90 days.

If Immigration refuses the visa because of the information provided, we refund the expedite fee (the government fee and payment fees are not refunded); if it is refused without a stated reason, we refund 100%. If we are more than 30 minutes late, we refund everything you paid. Read the refund policy.