Vietnam
Visa routes for US citizens · switch to UK citizens · Vietnam travel guide
Vietnam is loud, fast, and startlingly cheap, with one of Asia's best coffee cultures and cities that change block by block. Weather-wise it behaves like three countries stacked end to end, so pick your base city by its season rather than assuming one national climate.
- Currency
- VND
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Timezone
- UTC+7
- Best months
- Varies by region; Mar-Apr mildest overall
Every path below is traced to the official rule and confidence-flagged. Data last reviewed 2026-06-27.
Tourist entry
Vietnam E-Visa
e visa
- Stay limit
- 90 days
- Extension
- None
- Government fee
- 25 USD
- Processing
- 3-5 days
Requirements
- US passport (US not on Vietnam's visa-free list, so e-visa required)
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Enter/exit via a designated international gate
Documents
- Passport bio page scan
- Passport-style photo
- Visa/Mastercard/JCB for the fee
Notes and sources
- USD 25 single-entry / USD 50 multiple-entry, both up to 90 days; non-refundable.
- Apply ONLY at the official portal evisa.gov.vn (lookalike sites overcharge).
- Source: evisa.gov.vn / vn.usembassy.gov
Digital nomad / remote work
No dedicated nomad visa (use the 90-day e-visa)
e visa
- Stay limit
- 90 days
- Extension
- None
- Government fee
- 50 USD
- Processing
- 3-5 days
Requirements
- Vietnam has NO digital-nomad visa as of 2026
- Remote workers use the 90-day multiple-entry e-visa, or a sponsored work/business visa for longer stays
Documents
- Passport bio page scan
Notes and sources
- Longer stays require an employer-sponsored work permit + temporary residence card.
- Source: vn.usembassy.gov
Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa to visit Vietnam?
Yes. The standard route is the Vietnam E-Visa (e visa), allowing up to 90 days. Confidence: high.
Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa for US citizens?
Vietnam has no dedicated digital nomad visa; remote workers use the route above (No dedicated nomad visa (use the 90-day e-visa)). The income and document requirements are listed above, with sources. Confidence: high.
How reliable is this information?
Each path shows a confidence flag and its source. High means an official, current government source; medium means reputable secondary sources or recently changed rules; low means unclear or conflicting. Immigration rules change: always confirm against the linked official source before booking. This page is guidance, not legal advice.
Trip essentials nomads pair with this move
- SafetyWing - nomad travel medical insurance (many visas above require proof of coverage)
- Wise - multi-currency account, useful for proof-of-funds statements and paying fees
- Airalo - eSIM data on arrival, before you find a local SIM
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