Do American citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
The official link goes to evisa.gov.vn. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Vietnam entry rules for American citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Vietnam e-Visa |
| Fee | USD 25 single entry / USD 50 multiple entry (fee schedule of Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, in force 1 Apr 2026, as reproduced by a legal database; the official portal shows the fee only at payment) |
| Stay | Up to 90 days (single or multiple entry) |
| Validity | Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, for the dates and entry/exit checkpoints chosen on the application |
| When to apply | Processing about 3-7 working days; apply at least 2 weeks before travel |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an American passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Vietnam entry requirements.
Skip the form. $9.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Vietnam e-Visa on evisa.gov.vn for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $9.99 plus the US$25 single entry / US$50 multiple government fee at cost. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for an American passport.
e-Visa open to all nationalities since 15 Aug 2023 (official portal sets no nationality limit; Taiwan MOFA states all countries and territories). It is tied to the entry and exit checkpoints you choose; stays beyond 90 days need a visa through the Immigration Department; tourist visas cannot be extended. Apply only on the government portal (evisa.gov.vn / thithucdientu.gov.vn): many look-alike sites charge extra. US State Dept (updated 2 Jul 2026): a visa is required before travel; use only evisa.gov.vn; stays of 30 days or less on Phu Quoc island only are visa-free; Vietnam may not accept the 12-page emergency passport; air arrivals must complete the pre-arrival declaration no earlier than 3 days before arrival. The fee (USD 25 / USD 50) was not confirmed on an official page in the independent check; the status was.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months remaining from the date of arrival (FCDO, US State Dept); Canada says 6 months beyond your expected departure, so allow for that. Enter and exit on the same passport; damaged passports have led to refused entry or exit. Taiwan MOFA notes a visa's validity must end at least 30 days before the passport expires.
Recent changes in Vietnam.
- 2024-11-11 — Official e-Visa portal moved to evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn (old evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn shows a redirect notice).
- 2025-03-15 — Government Resolution 44/NQ-CP (7 Mar 2025) renewed the unilateral 45-day visa exemption for Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, regardless of passport type and purpose, from 15 Mar 2025 to 14 Mar 2028.
- 2025-08-15 — Government Resolution 229/NQ-CP (8 Aug 2025, tourism stimulus programme): 45-day visa exemption for tourism for Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland, from 15 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2028 (Czechia, Poland and Switzerland had a shorter exemption from 1 Mar 2025).
The short answers.
Do American citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. American citizens apply online for the Vietnam e-Visa before travelling for stays of up to 90 days (single or multiple entry).
How much does it cost for American citizens?
USD 25 single entry / USD 50 multiple entry (fee schedule of Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, in force 1 Apr 2026, as reproduced by a legal database; the official portal shows the fee only at payment). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can American citizens stay in Vietnam?
Up to 90 days (single or multiple entry). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should American citizens apply?
Processing about 3-7 working days; apply at least 2 weeks before travel.
Where do American citizens apply?
On the official site, evisa.gov.vn. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $9.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Vietnam visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.