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Vietnam Embassy in United States

The information about Vietnam Embassy in Washington DC, San Francisco, United States and the guidance on how to apply for Vietnam visa from United States for the applicants who are staying or residing here. It also instructs people getting a tourist or business visa to Vietnam within 36 hours or even 2 hours.

UPDATE

Starting from August 30, 2016, new policy on Vietnam visa for US citizens officially takes effect. According to the bilateral diplomatic note No. 173/NG-LS, in order to further develop the bilateral relationship between the two countries on the basis of mutual understanding and benefit, in order to enhance the relations in the fields of economy, culture, science and technology, and to encourage travels of citizens of both countries, 1 year multiple entry tourist visa will be granted to all United States travelers. This is the only option given to US citizens from now on, no other choices on single or multiple entry and length of stay options.

With this 1 year multiple entry tourist visa, the US travelers are permitted to stay in Vietnam no more than 90 days each visit. After that, they have to do visa run or in-country visa extension for other 90 days staying.

If the US citizens wish to stay 1 year continuously without flying out for visa run or extending visa, 1 year multiple entry business visa is highly recommended.

Vietnam Embassy in United States functions as a bridge between the Vietnamese Government and its counterpart in United States. It is also the place where US citizens and residents can visit to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

Embassy of Vietnam in Washington DC, United States

Address: 1233, 20th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington DC, 20036, USA
Phone: (1-202) 861 073
Fax: 1-202) 861 0917
Email: consular@vietnamembassy.us

Visa section of the Embassy:
Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Phone: (202) 861- 2293, (202) 861- 0694 and (202) 861- 0737 ext. 221, 222, 236, 237 during 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM and 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Monday through Friday
Fax: (202) 861- 1297 and (202) 861- 0917

Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco, United States

Address: 1700 California St, Suite 430 San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (1415) 922 1577
Fax: (1415) 922 1848
Email: info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org

From United States, you may get a Vietnam visa through the above Embassy of Vietnam in United States or apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival (for air travel only) then get the visa stamped at arrival airports. You can also apply for a Vietnam e-visa (for air travel, land border crossing or seaport entry) if your national is in the Vietnam e-visa list. Both Vietnam visa on arrival and Vietnam e-visa are made available to avoid the complicated procedures with the local embassy.

The very best things to have with the service are the 100% hassle free procedures at low service fee and the visa will be granted to the applicants without presenting the original passport at the time of making a visa application. The processing time will take a maximum of 48 hours to issue an approval letter or of 2 hours if you are in hurry.

If you are citizen of other countries but currently residing in United States, please ensure if you need a Vietnam visa and how to apply for a Vietnam visa from United States.

Description	Vietnam visa on arrival	Vietnam visa at embassy
Pros	No need to send your original passport away; Taking only a short time to apply for a visa online, what you need is just an internet connected computer or smart phone; No dealing with immigration authorities. No hidden charge or extra fee; Especially beneficial for those who are staying far away from available Vietnam Embassy	Having visa already stamped onto your passport before getting on plane; Dealing directly with Vietnam Embassy in United States
Cons	Queuing in front of Vietnam Immigration Counter at arrival airport to have visa stamp; The applicants couldn’t apply for a visa by themselves but must go through authorized visa agency in Vietnam; Applicable for those who travel Vietnam by air only	Parting with your original passport; Having to go to the nearest embassy or consulate or sending documents by mail; Taking a long time to process a visa with 2 times visiting the embassy at least

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