Vietnam Emergency Visa Cost for US Citizens: Transparent Fees

Visa sites often show one price and charge another. This page lists the full Vietnam emergency visa cost for US citizens, with nothing added at checkout. Every amount is in US dollars, per person.

What is the Vietnam emergency visa cost for each speed?

From US$110 to US$230, government fee included.

Slower speeds start at US$50 for normal processing. See every speed in the service fee guide.

What does the price include?

Everything needed for the visa.

• The government fee: US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry.
• Checking your passport scan, photo and details before submission.
• Submitting and following your file at the speed you chose.
• Sending the e-visa PDF by email.
• Support on WhatsApp and email, 24/7.

There is no second payment on evisa.gov.vn, and no hidden service charge at checkout.

Why does a faster speed cost more?

Because it takes more work at the right moment. The 30–60 minute speed needs someone to prepare, submit and follow your file immediately during Vietnamese office hours. The weekend service runs when government offices are normally closed.

The visa itself is identical at every price. You pay only for time.

How much does a family or group pay?

Multiply by the number of travelers.

Every person, including babies, needs their own e-visa. For large groups, see group urgent visa applications.

What other costs could I face?

Only a few, and they are avoidable.

1. Correction fee, US$85: if the visa is issued with details you entered wrongly.
2. Speed-up instead of new visa: if you already applied on evisa.gov.vn, a speed-up costs US$20–US$25 less than a new application.
3. Your bank: most US cards add nothing for US dollar payments, but some prepaid cards do.

Read speed up a Vietnam eVisa for US citizens if you already applied.

How do I avoid overpaying?

Choose the slowest speed that still fits your flight. Vietnam is 11–15 hours ahead of the US, depending on your time zone and season. The Vietnamese working day runs during the US evening and night.

• Apply in the US evening, when Vietnam's day is starting.
• Avoid Friday evening in the US. It is Saturday in Vietnam.
• Do not apply twice. A second government fee is not refunded.

How do I pay?

By card or PayPal on the last step of the form. Open the application form, choose your speed, upload your documents and pay. The total updates as you change options, so you see the final amount before paying.

Details are in the payment guide.

What happens to my money if something goes wrong?

You are covered in writing.

Read the full refund policy.

How does the government site compare on cost?

It is cheaper, but slower and without support.

If your flight is weeks away, the government site may be enough. Compare both in agency or government website.

Does the price change on holidays?

Only Vietnamese holidays use the US$230 weekend and holiday price. US holidays such as Thanksgiving or the 4th of July do not change anything, because processing happens in Vietnam. Before Tet, demand is very high, so book early.

Can I get a receipt for my employer?

Yes. The confirmation email shows the amount, speed and travelers. If your company needs an invoice with its name and address, write to support@vietnamvisaeasy.com with your order code. We send it within 1 working day, so you can claim the cost after your trip.

Is a speed-up cheaper than a new emergency visa?

Yes, if you already paid the government fee. Speed-ups cost US$90 for 1 working day, US$100 for 5 working hours and US$190 for 30–60 minutes. That is US$20–US$25 less than a new application at the same speed, and you avoid paying the government twice.

How can I check the price is fair?

Compare what is included, not the headline. Some sites show a low price and add the government fee, a "processing fee" or a card fee at the end. Ask three questions:

• Is the US$25 government fee included?
• What happens if the visa is late?
• Is there a written refund policy?

Our guide to Vietnam e-visa scams lists other warning signs. Official fees are published on the Vietnam e-visa portal. Questions? Message us on WhatsApp.