Visa Requirements

**Update 3-4-2016**

The application for Vietnam visas has changed.  Handwritten application or other versions of the application are no longer acceptable.  
I have added the link below for your review.  
I have found it is easiest if you upload the photo first.  The photo should be scanned as a JPEG and sized 1.5 x 2.5 inches

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Vietnam.
  2. One completed and signed Vietnam visa application Vietnam Visa Application
  3. One  Passport photographs white background no headwear no glasses.  In case  of a loose-leaf visa request, 01 additional photo must be stapled to the form
  4. For Non-US Citizens, please include a Notarized copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card) (Both sides) or Original I-94 card or I-20 & Valid US Visa (if applicable)
  5. Multiple entries require a copy of  a flight itinerary
  6. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever    Required if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Vietnam.
  2. One completed and signed Vietnam Visa Application Vietnam Visa Application
  3. One Passport photograph white background no headwear no glasses.  In case  of a loose-leaf visa request, 01 additional photo must be stapled to the form
  4. For Non-US Citizens, please include a Notarized copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card) (Both sides) or Original I-94 card or I-20 & Valid US Visa (if applicable)
  5. Multiple entries require a copy of  a flight itinerary
  6. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever    Required if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days..
  7. LETTER OF INVITATION FROM THE COMPANY IN VIETNAM (BUSINESS VISA) The letter should be addressed to Consulate General of Vietnam, Houston and include the following:
    • Nature and/or purpose of your visit
    • Duration of proposed stay
    • Name and address of company to be visited
    • Person of contact within the inviting company, to include a telephone number Scanned/Email copies are acceptable
    • guarantee sufficient financial support during visit
    •  guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant

Visa  Information

Applicant is responsible for checking accurate information on visa being issued by the Embassy. In case of mistakes, please contact the Embassy immidiately for correction. Otherwise, applicant is fully responsible for the mistakes

In urgent cases, a loose-leaf-visa can be requested, then a copy of passport (photo and personal detail pages) may be submitted instead of the original passport.

Processing time is at the consulate. This is not turn around time. Additional fees apply for rush service.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

 

UPDATED AD OF 11-07-2016

. Total visa fee (no other fee will be required upon arrival): 

  1. 30 days, single entry: $80 per person
  2. 30 days, multiple entries: $135 per person
  3. 90 days, single entry: $110 per person
  4. 90 days, multiple entries: $160 per person
  5. 6 months, multiple entries: $180 per person
  6. 1 year multiple entry visa(US passport holders only):$220
  7. Processing time:
  8. Normal processing time: 2-3 working days after receiving complete application(7-10 working days for non-US passports).

B. Expedited processing fee and time: $30 per visa; 48 hours after receiving complete application