⚡ Vietnam visa for Americans
Filed by ATL DMC concierge team since 2018 · refund if rejected · we handle the gov portal so you do not have to · most filings approve in 3-5 days standard.
Why 4,127 US travelers chose us
Your details · we will start filing within 1 hour
- Tết Lunar New Year (Jan-Feb · 7-day window) · +20%
- Lễ Quốc Khánh National Day (Aug 30-Sep 5) · +15%
- Weekend filing (Sat/Sun submissions) · +5%
Match passport exactly — typos cost $25 re-file fee. We will not charge until Robert confirms your details via WhatsApp · then we send Stripe link.
What happens after you submit
No payment until Robert confirms your details · transparent 5-step process · Standard 3-5 days · Rush 24-48hr · Emergency 8-12hr.
1. Form submit
You hit submit · we get instant Slack alert · Robert sees your application in real-time.
2. Robert replies via WhatsApp
I personally WhatsApp you · confirm details · ask any clarifying questions · send Stripe payment link.
3. Payment
You pay ¥255 ($35-89 USD) via CNY via Stripe (cards · WeChat Pay alt-path on request) · we start filing immediately upon receipt.
4. We file at gov portal
Our Hanoi team files at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn · government tracking number emailed to you within 24 hours.
5. Visa approved · PDF delivered
Government issues your e-visa PDF · we forward via email + WhatsApp · you print 2 copies · show at airport.
5 mistakes we catch for CN applicants BEFORE submission
📜Tour invitation letter required (PRC mainland)
PRC mainland passport holders need a tour invitation letter from a Vietnamese-licensed travel agency (ATL DMC provides this free with any filing). Hong Kong SAR + Macao SAR + Taiwan passports do NOT require invitation letter · we check passport type before issuing.
🇭🇰PRC mainland vs HK SAR passport selection
Hong Kong SAR passport gets different visa treatment vs PRC mainland passport · we ask which one you are using during application. Wrong selection = $25 re-file fee + 3-day delay.
📸Photo format
35×45mm · white background · ≤6 months old · no glasses or hat. We re-crop your photo free of charge.
🎯Purpose mismatch
If you say Business on the form but enter on Tourism · denied at airport. Pick the purpose that matches your actual entry intent · we double-check with you.
🔤Passport number typo
Letter O vs digit 0 in passport number · $25 re-file fee from gov · we cross-check character by character against your uploaded passport scan.
Trusted by 4,127 US travelers since 2018
Stats from our internal Lead pipeline · scoped to this nationality only (not site-wide). Reviews from verified bookers · one per service tier so you see real outcomes per pricing option.
Real reviews · 1 per service tier
“Tour invitation letter included free · processed without any back-and-forth · saved 3 days vs DIY.”
“HK SAR passport correctly flagged · skipped invitation letter step · faster than rush time.”
“Last-minute Shenzhen-Hanoi flight · Robert issued invitation letter at 11pm CST · approved by morning.”
Prefer to apply at the Vietnamese embassy?
Sticker visa via embassy · 5-10 days · USD or local-currency cashier check only · we do NOT file these · here are your options for in-person filing.
🏛 Embassy of Vietnam · Beijing
32 Guanghua Road · Chaoyang · Beijing 100600
📞 +86 10 6532 5414 · ✉ dsqvnbk@gmail.com
Best for: PRC mainland · diplomatic · complex cases
🏛 Consulate General · Shanghai
20F · 900 Pudong Avenue · Shanghai 200135
📞 +86 21 6855 5871 · ✉ tlsqvnsh@gmail.com
Best for: East China · invitation letter pickup
Embassy filings are MUCH slower than e-visa (5-10 days vs 3-5) · only do this if you need a sticker visa for non-air entry · or special diplomatic case. → Full embassy details
Your visa concierge: Robert Nguyen
“For Chinese travelers · COMPLEX variant means we add $15 extra-docs review (tour invitation letter for PRC mainland + PRC/HK passport type confirm) to every tier. Standard $35 + $15 = $50 covers 90% of cases · book ≥10 days before flight · Emergency only if <48hr and PRC mainland passport. I personally vet every Chinese filing for these 2 unique gotchas.”
Common questions for CN travelers
Do I need a Vietnam visa as an Chinese citizen?🔊 Audio summary
Yes · Chinese citizens are COMPLEX variant · need e-visa + extra docs (tour invitation letter + PRC mainland vs HK SAR check). We file for $35 standard + $15 extra-docs review · 24-48hr Rush · 8-12hr Emergency.
What is tour invitation letter?
For Chinese citizens · tour invitation letter is required by Vietnam Ministry of Health/Immigration · we explain when needed during your application + flag if missing. We include verification in your $15 extra-docs review fee.
Group filing pricing for 5+ travelers?
5+ travelers get group rate $30/pp Standard + $15/pp extra-docs (vs $35 individual) · $50/pp Rush + $15/pp · $79/pp Emergency + $15/pp.
I am arriving by cruise · same rules?
E-visa works for sea ports (Halong · HCMC · Da Nang). Extra docs still required for COMPLEX variant citizens · we prep them in advance regardless of arrival mode.
I have a layover via Bangkok/Singapore · transit visa rules?
If transit-zone only (no Vietnam immigration crossing): no Vietnam visa needed. If you enter Vietnam: full e-visa + extra docs required.
Can I extend in Vietnam?
Yes · in-country extension service from $89 + $15 extra-docs review · 7-10 day processing.
Multi-country Southeast Asia trip?
Each country has its own visa: Vietnam (we file with extra docs) · Cambodia (we can bundle) · Laos (cash visa-on-arrival).
Payment currency · cards accepted?
USD via Stripe + INR/CNY alt-path on request (UPI for India · WeChat Pay for China). All major cards accepted · we send Stripe link via WhatsApp.
Verified sources · last checked 26/05/2026
- Official Vietnamese government e-visa portal — single source of truth for all e-visa applicationsverified 26/05/2026
- Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing — China-specific embassy contact + business visa infoverified 26/05/2026
- Vietnam Visa Decree 79/2015/ND-CP + amendments — legal basis for e-visa program (Article 16-19)verified 26/05/2026
- ATL DMC internal filing log — China filings since 2018 · private signalverified internal · live
- Chinese Embassy in Vietnam (reciprocal) — 3rd-party validation · entry requirement confirmationverified 26/05/2026
Make your Vietnam trip easier
After your visa is approved · here is what most US travelers book next.
🗺 Tours for first-time CN travelers
Vietnam Classic 7-Day · Hanoi → Hoi An → HCMC · from $1,850Vietnam + Cambodia 12-Day · from $2,650Ha Giang Loop 3-Day SIC · from $295🚗 Airport transfers
Hanoi Nội Bài Airport pickup · 35min · from $25HCMC Tân Sơn Nhất pickup · 30min · from $20🏨 Hotels for first-time arrivals
Affa Boutique Hanoi · Old Quarter · from $80/night🌐 Other nationality apply pages
🇺🇸 US citizens · /visa/us/apply/🇬🇧 UK citizens · /visa/uk/apply/🇩🇪 German citizens · /visa/germany/ (EXEMPT 45 days)📖 Visa context · richer editorial
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Robert replies within 1 hour · refund if rejected · 4,780 Chinese travelers since 2018 · invitation letter included free.