Vietnam Visa for Green Card Holders

As a Green Card holder visiting Vietnam, your visa options are simpler than most foreign visitors.

Visa Exemption Certificate (5-year visa)

• This is the most convenient option for Green Card holders, allowing multiple entries to Vietnam for up to 5 years.
• Application involves filling out a form online and submitting specific documents (passport, photos, etc.)
• Processing time is usually 15-20 working days.

Electronic Visa (eVisa)

• If your stay is shorter (maximum of 90 days),¹ you can apply for a simple eVisa online.
• Single entry eVisas costs $84.14, and multiple entries cost $90.14.
• Processing time is five working days.

Traditional Visa

• It is only necessary if your travel plans don’t fit the above options.
• Apply in person at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
• Processing time and requirements vary depending on visa type.

Obtaining an eVisa through Visas for Future for Vietnam is the fastest and easiest way to get an eVisa. You can fill out the form anywhere with an internet connection and receive your eVisa five business days after your application. By choosing Visas For Future, you are not only getting a visa for your travel but also positively impacting the environment and our planet’s future.

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What We’re Offering

If you are a U.S. green card holder and want to travel to Vietnam, you need a Vietnam eVisa. Vietnam eVisa allows travelers to enter the country for tourism, business, or transit purposes without visiting an embassy or consulate in person. Our processing service will mail you your Vietnam eVisa within five business days.

• 90 days duration.¹
• $90.14 for multiple-entry.
• $84.14 fee for single-entry.

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What are the Vietnam visas that are eligible for Green card holders?

As a U.S. green card holder planning a trip to Vietnam, your visa options depend on the purpose and duration of your visit.

Vietnam Business Visa

• Ideal for conducting business activities like attending meetings, conferences, or negotiating contracts.
• Two main categories:
  • DN1 visa: for working with a Vietnamese company or organization.
  • DN2 visa: offering services or goods in Vietnam with your commercial presence.
• Application: in person at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
• Processing time: varies depending on visa type and supporting documents.

Vietnam Tourist Visa

• For leisure travel and sightseeing.
• Two main options:
  • Visa Exemption Certificate (5-year visa): convenient for multiple visits within 5 years, allowing unlimited entries and stays of up to 6 months per visit. Online application with specific documents. Processing time: 15-20 working days.
  • eVisa: suitable for shorter stays (up to 90 days) with single or multiple entries.¹

Vietnam Student Visa

• To pursue academic studies in Vietnam.
• Application: in person at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
• Processing time: varies depending on the duration and level of your studies.

Other Visa Types:

• DL visa: for temporary visits exceeding 15 days but not exceeding three months for various purposes like visiting family or friends, volunteering, or medical treatment.
• DH visa: temporary work for foreign laborers under a contract with a Vietnamese company.
• DT visa: for investors in Vietnam.
• LS visa: for family members of Vietnamese citizens residing abroad.
• LV visa: for transit through Vietnam.

Required documents for each visa type

Tourist Visa:

• Visa Exemption Certificate (5-year visa):
  • Online Application Form: Completed and signed.
  • Valid Passport: With at least 6 months validity beyond your intended stay.
  • Passport-sized photos: Two recent photos (4cm x 6cm).
  • Green Card: Copy of both sides.
  • Proof of accommodation: Hotel booking confirmation or similar documentation.
  • Proof of onward travel: Flight ticket or travel itinerary showing departure from Vietnam.
• eVisa:²
  • Valid Passport: With at least six months validity beyond your intended stay.
  • Recent digital photo: Meeting specific size and format requirements.
  • Green Card: Copy of both sides.
  • Proof of flight purchase: Confirmation of your flight to Vietnam.
  • Visa fee payment confirmation: Proof of online payment for the eVisa fee.

Business Visa:

• DN1 Visa (working with a Vietnamese company):
  • Application Form: Completed and signed.
  • Valid Passport: With at least 6 months validity beyond your intended stay.
  • Passport-sized photos: Two recent photos (4cm x 6cm).
  • Green Card: Copy of both sides.
  • Work permit or confirmation letter: Issued by the Vietnamese company you’ll work for.
  • Employment contract: Signed by you and the Vietnamese company.
  • Business registration certificate: Of the Vietnamese company.
  • Company tax declaration: Recent tax documents of the Vietnamese company.
• DN2 Visa (offering services/goods with own commercial presence):
  • Similar documents as DN1 visa, plus:
  • Business plan: Detailed plan for your business activities in Vietnam.
  • Proof of financial resources: Bank statements or other documents demonstrating financial stability.

Student Visa:

• Application Form: Completed and signed.
• Valid Passport: With at least 6 months validity beyond your intended stay.
• Passport-sized photos: Two recent photos (4cm x 6cm).
• Green Card: Copy of both sides.
• Acceptance letter: From the Vietnamese university or educational institution you’ll attend.
• Proof of financial support: Bank statements or other documents demonstrating sufficient funds for your studies.
• Medical certificate: Showing good health and fitness for travel.

Application process

As a U.S. green card holder planning a trip to Vietnam, your visa options and application procedures depend on your intended purpose and duration of stay. Here’s a breakdown of the process for various visa types, with handy visuals to streamline your journey:

1. Business Visa (DN1/DN2)

Purpose: Conducting business activities like meetings, conferences, or contract negotiations.

Application Process

1. Contact a Vietnamese company or organization you’ll work with for an official invitation letter stating your purpose and length of stay.
2. Gather supporting documents: Passport (valid for at least 6 months after your intended departure), green card, photos, completed visa application form, business registration documents (if applicable), bank statements, and proof of accommodation.
3. Schedule an appointment at the nearest Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
4. Attend your appointment and submit all required documents in person. Pay the visa fee.
5. Await processing: Processing time varies depending on visa type and documents but can take several weeks.
6. Collect your passport and visa if your application is approved.

2. Tourist Visa

Purpose: Leisure travel and sightseeing.

Two Options

A. Visa Exemption Certificate (5-year visa)

• Convenient for multiple visits within five (5) years.
• Allows unlimited entries and stays of up to 6 months per visit.

Application Process

1. Apply online through the official Vietnamese government website.
2. Upload scanned copies of your passport, green card, recent photo, and completed application form.
3. Pay the visa fee online.
4. Upon approval, print two copies of the eVisa and bring them with you on your trip.

B. eVisa

• Suitable for shorter stays (up to 90 days).¹
• Single or multiple entries are available.¹

Application Process

1. Visit Visas for Future
2. Fill out the order form by providing your Name, Email, Nationality, and Phone number.
3. Pay the visa fee
4. Answer the intake form correctly
5. Upload scanned copies of your passport, green card, recent photo, and proof of accommodation (if applicable).
6. Review and submit your application.

3. Student Visa

Purpose: Pursuing academic studies in Vietnam.

Application Process

1. Enroll in a Vietnamese educational institution and obtain an official acceptance letter.
2. Contact the nearest Vietnamese embassy or consulate for specific document requirements.
3. Gather required documents: Passport, green card, photos, completed visa application form, acceptance letter, academic transcripts, proof of financial support, and medical certificate (if applicable).
4. Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate.
5. Attend your appointment and submit all required documents in person. Pay the visa fee.
6. Await processing: Processing time can take several weeks.
7. Collect your passport and visa if your application is approved.

Fees and Processing times

As a U.S. green card holder, your Vietnam visa options offer some convenient choices depending on your travel purpose and duration. Here’s a breakdown of the main visa types, their fees, and processing times:

1. Tourist Visa

• Visa Exemption Certificate (5-year visa)
  • Fees
    • Application fee: US$50 (paid online)
    • Stamping fee upon arrival: US$25 (single entry), US$50 (multiple entries)
  • Processing time: 15-20 working days
• eVisa
  • Fees
    • US$84.14 (single entry), US$90.14 (multiple entries)
  • Processing time: five working days (not all ports of entry accept eVisas)

2. Business Visa

• DN1 and DN2 visas
  • Fees
    • Application fee: Varies depending on visa type and validity period (generally US$50-100)
    • Consular processing fee: US$30
  • Processing time: Varies depending on visa type and supporting documents (generally 5-15 working days)

3. Student Visa

• Fees
  • Application fee: Varies depending on visa type and validity period (generally US$50-100)
  • Consular processing fee: US$30
• Processing time: Varies depending on the duration and level of your studies (generally 10-20 working days)

4. Other Visa Types

• Fees and processing times for other visa types like DL, DH, DT, LS, and LV vary significantly depending on the specific visa type and circumstances.

Vietnam visa policy

Vietnam’s visa policy is a set of rules determining whether foreign visitors can enter and leave the country. The policy may differ depending on the traveler’s nationality, visit purpose, and stay length.

Visa exemption: This category allows citizens of certain countries to enter Vietnam without a visa for a limited period of time, ranging from 14 to 90 days, depending on the country. This category also includes holders of diplomatic or official passports, holders of visa exemption certificates, and citizens of China, Cuba, and North Korea with a passport for public affairs or ordinary passports endorsed “for public affairs”.

Electronic visa (eVisa): This category allows citizens of all countries and territories to apply online through Visas for Future. The eVisa has a duration of 30 days and can be extended up to six months with multiple-entry in Vietnam.¹ The eVisa can enter Vietnam through 42 designated border gates, including 13 international airports, 16 land border gates, and 13 sea border gates.

Pre-arranged visa on arrival: This category allows citizens of certain countries to obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport in Vietnam, after applying for an approval letter online through a travel agency or a visa service provider. The visa on arrival lasts one to three months and can be extended afterward. The visa on arrival can only be used to enter Vietnam through 8 international airports, including Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Cat Bi, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, and Phu Bai.

Traditional consular visa: This category requires citizens of certain countries to apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of Vietnam in their country or a third country. The consular visa lasts 1 to 12 months and can be extended afterward. The consular visa can be used to enter Vietnam through any border gate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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