⚡ 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
5 mistakes we catch for FR applicants BEFORE submission
📆Day 46 rule · need visa if staying longer
French passport visa-free entry is 45 days MAXIMUM · day 46 you need a visa. Apply via /visa/apply BEFORE departure if you plan >45 days · we file standard 24-48hr Rush.
🛬Air vs land entry · both qualify
Visa-free 45-day rule applies to all entry modes · air · land border · sea port. No different forms required at different ports.
🔁Re-entry rule · 30-day gap required
After exiting Vietnam on visa-free entry · 30-day gap required before next visa-free entry. Multiple short trips? Apply for multi-entry visa via /visa/apply instead.
🛂Passport ≥6 months valid
Even visa-free travelers · passport must be valid ≥6 months from entry date · 1 blank page. We pre-check on Plan-Trip form.
💰Onward ticket required
Immigration may ask to see your onward ticket (flight out of Vietnam within 45 days). Keep digital copy ready · we include this in your Plan-Trip itinerary.
Trusted by 4,127 US travelers since 2018
Stats from our internal Lead pipeline · scoped to FR trips only (not site-wide).
Government visa fees & airport services
Official fees you pay on top of our filing service — transparent, no hidden markup on government charges.
| Service | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
E-visa single-entry (90 days) Max stay 90 days · 4-7 working days, not guaranteed | e-visa | $30/pax |
E-visa multiple-entry (90 days) Max stay 90 days · 4-7 working days | e-visa | $58/pax |
E-visa urgent push · 4 days Push add-on · requires submitted e-visa code · result after 4 working days | e-visa | $10/pax |
E-visa urgent push · 3 days Push add-on · result after 3 working days | e-visa | $15/pax |
E-visa urgent push · 2 days Push add-on · result after 2 working days | e-visa | $20/pax |
E-visa urgent push · 1 day Push add-on · result next working day (Rush tier) | e-visa | $40/pax |
E-visa urgent push · 4 hours Push add-on · same-day result (Emergency tier) · submit before 8h→12h / 12h→17h | e-visa | $60/pax |
E-visa urgent push · 2 hours Push add-on · office hours · receive file until 15h | e-visa | $100/pax |
E-visa urgent push · 1 hour Push add-on · office hours · receive file until 16h | e-visa | $150/pax |
Visa letter · normal nationality · single Max stay 30 days · stamp paid at airport ($25 single) | visa-letter | $20/pax |
Visa letter · normal nationality · multiple Max stay 30 days · stamp paid at airport ($50 multi) | visa-letter | $30/pax |
Visa letter · difficult nationality · single Max stay 30 days · needs passport scan, flight ticket, tour itinerary · stamp at airport | visa-letter | $150/pax |
Visa letter · difficult nationality · multiple Max stay 30 days · difficult-nationality multi-entry | visa-letter | $180/pax |
Visa letter urgent push · 4 hours Push add-on · submit before 14:00, same afternoon · stamp at airport | visa-letter | $30/pax |
Visa letter urgent push · same day Push add-on · submit before 10:00, same afternoon | visa-letter | $27/pax |
Visa letter urgent push · 1 day Push add-on · submit before 17:00, next afternoon | visa-letter | $20/pax |
Visa letter urgent push · 2 days Push add-on · result 2 afternoons later | visa-letter | $15/pax |
Visa letter urgent push · 3 days Push add-on · result 3 afternoons later | visa-letter | $10/pax |
Prices indicative · confirmed at quotation. Fees set by authorities may change.
Your visa concierge: Robert Nguyen
“French citizens have visa-free entry for stays ≤45 days · NO visa needed for ~93% of holiday travelers. For trips >45 days you DO need a visa (we can help via /plan-trip or /visa/apply). For trips ≤45 days · let me help you plan a great Vietnam itinerary instead.”
Common questions for FR travelers
Do I need a Vietnam visa as a French citizen?🔊 Audio summary
NO · for stays ≤45 days · visa-FREE entry. For stays >45 days · YES · apply via /visa/apply · we file standard 24-48hr Rush.
How long can I stay French visa-free?
45 days maximum per single entry · then 30-day gap required before next visa-free entry. For longer stays · need visa.
Can I extend my 45-day stay in Vietnam?
NO · 45-day visa-free is NOT extendable in-country. If you need to stay longer · exit at day 45 + apply for visa for return entry · OR apply for visa BEFORE 45-day mark.
What if I want to make multiple short trips?
After exiting · 30-day gap required before next visa-free entry. If less than 30 days · apply for multi-entry visa via /visa/apply.
Passport validity requirement?
Passport must be valid ≥6 months from entry date · 1 blank page required.
Onward ticket requirement?
Vietnam immigration may ask to see onward ticket within 45 days. Keep digital copy ready · we include this in Plan-Trip itinerary suggestions.
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 62-66 Rue Boileau · 75016 Paris — French-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 — French filings since 2018 · private signalverified internal · live
- French Diplomatie Vietnam advice (Conseils aux voyageurs) — 3rd-party validation · entry requirement confirmationverified 26/05/2026
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🗺 Tours for first-time FR 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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