Vietnamese visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Vietnam for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Vietnam for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Vietnam e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Vietnam visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Vietnam tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Vietnam.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Vietnam.
If you are looking for Vietnam visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Vietnam nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Vietnam in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 44 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate of Vietnam in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 14 minutes)
- New York: The Permanent Mission of Vietnam in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 14 minutes)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 44 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Vietnam in Houston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 14 minutes)
Vietnam visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Vietnam diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Vietnam from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 174,433 | N/A |
| 2009 | 167,524 | -3.96% |
| 2010 | 165,797 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 439,872 | 165.31% |
| 2012 | 443,826 | 0.90% |
| 2013 | 432,228 | -2.61% |
| 2014 | 443,776 | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 491,249 | 10.70% |
| 2016 | 552,644 | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 614,117 | 11.12% |
| 2018 | 687,226 | 11.90% |
| 2019 | 746,171 | 8.58% |
| 2020 | 172,706 | -76.85% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Vietnam & United States comparison
Vietnam's area is approximately 310,070 km2 (119,718 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 29.50 times bigger than Vietnam.
As of April 2024, Vietnam's population is ~100.9 million people - 237,932,610 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Vietnam & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Vietnam | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 100,881,703 | 338,814,313 | 237.9 million fewer people live in Vietnam than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 96 | 273 | Vietnam has 177 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 21 | 134 | Vietnam passport holders visit 113 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 107 | 1147 | Vietnamese hosts 1040 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Vietnam in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Vietnam in 2020 was approximately 172,706.
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Useful Information
- Hanoi to Washington D.C.: 18697.26 km (11617.94 mi)
- Travel time: 38 hours 57 minutes
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