Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
US citizens must apply online for an e-visa before departure to Vietnam (visa-matrix snapshot 19 July 2026). Fees, processing times and permitted stay are set by the issuing authority — use only the official portal linked below. Our two sources disagree on this corridor, and we publish the stricter reading — treat it as a cell to confirm officially, not a safer one. Vietnam is recorded as "visa-free" by one source and "e-visa" by the other.
What are Vietnam's entry requirements for US citizens?
The 19 July 2026 visa-matrix snapshot, reduced to this corridor:
| ENTRY REQUIREMENT | E-VISA REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| MAX STAY | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY |
| SOURCE AGREEMENT | DISPUTED — VISA-FREE / E-VISA |
| HOW YOU ENTER | ONLINE APPLICATION BEFORE TRAVEL |
| EXTENSIONS | VARIES — CONFIRM VIA EVISA.GOV.VN |
| DATA SNAPSHOT | VISA-MATRIX · 2026-07-19 |
Which passports need a visa for Vietnam?
| Passport | Entry | Max stay | Briefing |
|---|---|---|---|
| US PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | THIS PAGE |
| UK PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 45 DAYS | VIEW → |
| CA PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
| AU PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
| NZ PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
| IE PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
Official sources
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Can US citizens enter Vietnam without a visa?
Not per the 19 July 2026 snapshot: an e-visa must be approved before departure, and the permitted stay follows the visa granted. The official portal is evisa.gov.vn.
Can US citizens extend a stay in Vietnam?
Possibly, but this page's dataset covers entry only. Whether and how a stay can be extended is up to the Vietnam Immigration e-visa portal — confirm on evisa.gov.vn before your original window runs out.
Do I need an onward ticket to enter Vietnam?
Airlines and border officers can ask for proof of onward travel regardless of visa status, and enforcement varies. Neither this dataset nor this page can promise you won't be asked — check travel.state.gov and your airline's conditions before departure.
What happens if US citizens overstay in Vietnam?
Consequences are set by Vietnam's immigration rules and can include fines and re-entry restrictions; they sit outside the scope of our open visa-matrix dataset. Treat the permitted stay as hard and verify specifics on evisa.gov.vn.
AS OF 2026-07-19 · VISA-MATRIX SNAPSHOT · NOMAD DESK VISA MATRIX