Do you need a visa for Vietnam?
Pick your passport for a quick answer on visa-free entry and the e-visa. Entry rules change often and the consequences of getting them wrong are real, so treat this as orientation — always confirm with the official portal before you book flights.
Orientation only — confirm before you book. Visa rules change without much notice. Always verify on the official portal evisa.gov.vn or with a Vietnamese embassy. Data reviewed June 2026.
No visa-free entry — use the e-visa
United States passport holders need a visa. The good news: the online e-visa below is open to you and straightforward.
The e-visa — open to every nationality
since Aug 2023Since August 2023, Vietnam's e-visa is available to all nationalities for stays of up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. You apply online and receive it by email — no embassy visit.
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Single entry
- $25
- Multiple entry
- $50
- Processing
- ~3 working days
Apply only through the official government site — many lookalike sites charge a markup for the same thing.
36 nationalities listed. Not yours? The e-visa above covers everyone — confirm specifics on the official portal.