Urgent Vietnam Visa for US Citizens in 1–2 Days
By VietnamVisaEasy Visa Team · 2025-08-10 · Updated 2026-11-07
Your trip is in a few days and you have no visa yet. An urgent Vietnam visa for US citizens in 1 or 2 working days is usually the best balance of speed and price. This guide shows how to count the days correctly from the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. US passport holders are not on Vietnam's visa exemption list. You need a visa before you board, and airlines check this at check-in in the US or at your connection.
The simplest option is the Vietnam e-visa. It is issued online, valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and works at all main airports.
How much is an urgent Vietnam visa for US citizens?
US$100 for 2 working days, US$110 for 1 working day. All prices include the US$25 government fee.
| Speed | Price | Typical US case |
|---|---|---|
| 4 working days | US$70 | Flight in about a week |
| 3 working days | US$90 | Flight in 5 days |
| 2 working days | US$100 | Flight in 3–4 days |
| 1 working day | US$110 | Flight in 2 days |
| 5 working hours | US$125 | Flight tomorrow |
| 30–60 minutes | US$215 | At the airport |
Multiple entry adds US$25. See all options in the service fee guide.
How do I count Vietnamese working days from the US?
Use Vietnam's calendar, not yours. Vietnam (GMT+7) is ahead of every US time zone and has no daylight saving.
| US time zone | Vietnam is ahead by (winter) | Ahead by (summer) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 12 hours | 11 hours |
| Central | 13 hours | 12 hours |
| Mountain | 14 hours | 13 hours |
| Pacific | 15 hours | 14 hours |
The Immigration Department works Monday to Friday, about 8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:30 Vietnam time. Sunday evening in the US is already Monday morning in Vietnam.
Example: you pay on Tuesday at 9 PM Eastern time. That is Wednesday 9 AM in Vietnam. With 1 working day, the visa is due by Thursday morning Vietnam time, which is Wednesday evening in New York.
Which speed should I choose?
Work back from when you leave for the airport.
- Note your departure time and convert it to Vietnam time.
- Count the Vietnamese working days between now and then.
- Pick the slowest speed that fits, with half a day of margin.
If a weekend falls in between, it does not count. A Friday evening order in the US is a Saturday order in Vietnam, and the clock starts on Monday.
How do I apply from the US?
About 5 minutes online.
- Open the application form and choose Apply new e-visa.
- Pick 1 or 2 working days.
- Upload your US passport photo page and a portrait photo.
- Enter the date you land in Vietnam. Flights from the US usually land 1–2 days after departure.
- Choose your arrival airport.
- Pay by card or PayPal.
You receive an order code by email. Follow it on the order status page.
What documents do I need?
Two images and your trip details.
- US passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival. A passport card is not accepted.
- Passport photo page: clear, with all 4 corners and the 2 lines at the bottom visible.
- Portrait photo: recent, front-facing, plain light background, no glasses.
- Arrival date and airport: from your booking.
If you renewed your passport recently, use the new number. A visa issued to an old passport cannot be used.
What mistakes cause delays for Americans?
Dates and names, mostly.
- Entering the departure date from the US instead of the landing date in Vietnam.
- Leaving out a middle name printed in the passport. See middle name missing on a Vietnam visa.
- Ordering on Friday evening and expecting weekday processing.
- Applying again on evisa.gov.vn while our order is running.
Which airports do US travelers usually land at?
Mostly Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. There are no long non-stop routes from most US cities, so you will connect through Asia or the Middle East. Choose the Vietnamese airport where you land, not the connection.
| Airport | Tan Son Nhat (SGN) | Noi Bai (HAN) | Da Nang (DAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | Da Nang |
See the full list in Vietnam e-visa entry points.
What if I already applied and it is slow?
Speed it up instead of applying again. Speed-ups start at US$45 because the government fee is already paid. Read speed up a Vietnam eVisa for US citizens.
What if I need it even faster?
Choose 5 working hours or less. For flights tomorrow or today, see emergency Vietnam visa for US citizens in 1–2 hours.
Is the visa official and guaranteed?
It is official, and our delivery time is guaranteed. The e-visa is issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department and can be verified on the official e-visa portal. If we are more than 30 minutes late, we refund everything you paid. 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%. Read the refund policy.
Questions about your dates? Send your flight details to us on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can a US citizen get a Vietnam visa?
As fast as 30–60 minutes during Vietnamese working hours. For a flight in 2–4 days, the 1 or 2 working day speeds are usually enough and cost less.
What does 1 working day mean?
The visa is delivered within one Vietnamese working day of payment, counting Monday to Friday office hours only.
Is the 2 working day visa different from the 1-hour visa?
No. It is the same official e-visa. Only the processing time and price differ.
Do I need to send my physical passport?
No. Everything is online. You upload a photo of your passport page and receive the visa by email.
Need your visa today?
Urgent options from 30–60 minutes, also on weekends & holidays.
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