How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa in Atlanta

Atlanta has a population of over 6 million people, making it the 9th most populous metropolitan area in the United States.  Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, which is the 8th most populous of the 50 states.  The city and surrounding area—known as the Atlanta metropolitan area—is also the commercial capital of the Southeast United States.  The metropolitan area includes the municipalities of Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Chamblee, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Duluth, Norcross, Tucker, Decatur, Mableton, Forest Park, Clarkston, Conyers, and others.  Atlanta has become an extremely diverse and international city that includes a large population of Vietnamese.  There are over 50,000 Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans living in Atlanta, making it the 8th largest city for Vietnamese in the United States.  Vietnamese immigrants originally came to Atlanta as refugees in 1975 after the Fall of Saigon, but in recent decades, Vietnamese have been coming to the metro area as international students to study business and engineering, and as investors running small businesses.  Vietnamese small businesses, restaurants, grocery stores are found along the Buford Highway corridor in Chamblee and Doraville.  There are also Vietnamese communities in Gwinnett and Clayton counties. 

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia with a population of 96 million people bordered by China, Laos, and Cambodia.  It has a huge coastline stretching 2,140 miles along the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.  The country’s long coastline, abundance of natural resources, and geographic location have made it a target of invasion and dominance from many foreign powers, including the United States.  Despite its recent turbulent history, Vietnam is a country on the rise and firmly in control of its destiny.  After suffering through years of poverty and economic stagnation after their civil war, Vietnam is quickly developing their economy and has become a strong partner for American companies manufacturing textiles, furniture, medical devices, circuit boards, and industrial plastic and rubber components.  There are also several Atlanta-based companies manufacturing lighting products in Vietnam.  Vietnam’s tourism industry has been growing rapidly the past two decades; older Americans enjoy the Mekong River cruises and historical attractions from the Vietnam War such as the “Hanoi Hilton”, Cu Chi Tunnels, and tours of Khe Sanh.  Young people enjoy the coffee culture and cafes of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.  And everyone loves the beautiful beaches of Hoi An, Nha Trang, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc.

Obtaining a Vietnam Visa from Atlanta

Vietnam E-Visas are issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department in Vietnam and can be obtained through the following website: Vietnam evisa - National portal on Immigration (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn)

Traditional sticker visas (the visa placed in one of the pages of your passport) for Vietnam are issued by the Vietnamese government in the United States.  The government of Vietnam is represented by their embassy in Washington, D.C. along with three consulates located in San Francisco, Houston, and New York. 

To apply for a visa from Atlanta, you can either apply for the E-visa using the website mentioned above, or you can apply for the traditional sticker by filling out the visa application and shipping your original passport and supporting documents to the embassy in Washington, D.C. by FedEx, UPS, or USPS.  Here is the address:

Embassy of Vietnam, Consular Division
1233 20th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C., 20036

It is important to review the requirements for visas on the Vietnam embassy website and ensure your application and all supporting documents are accurate.  Here is the link to the embassy website with detailed information: Visa | Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the United States (vietnamembassy-usa.org)

It may also be possible to apply for the loose-leaf visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as mentioned on the embassy website, however, Visa Supply recommends obtaining either the E-visa (if you are only making a one-time visit for less than 30 days) or the traditional sticker (if you are making a longer visit).

Traditional sticker visas generally take about a week to process through the embassy and the government fee for U.S. citizens is $70 for the single-entry visa that allows for a 30-day stay, $100 for the single-entry visa that allows for a 90-day stay, $125 for a multiple-entry visa valid for 30 days, $150 for a multiple-entry visa valid for 90 days, $165 for a multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months, or $200 for a multiple-entry visa valid for 12 months.  The government fee for the E-visa is $25 and the processing time is usually 3 business days.  Please note that the Customs and Border Protection Authority at the port of entry into Vietnam determines the length of each authorized stay.

Be sure to include a self-addressed FedEx prepaid envelope and make note of the tracking number so the embassy can return your passport and visa to your home or office.  You can also use the United States Postal Service (USPS), however, FedEx is the preferred method for shipping important documents like a passport.  If you decide to use USPS, please use their express mail service where a tracking number is provided. 

Other things to consider:

  • All U.S. citizens require a visa to enter Vietnam and they must have a valid passport that does not expire within six months of their date of entry into Vietnam.  However, visitors to Phu Quoc Island do not require a visa if they stay less than 30 days and have a round-trip ticket coming from another country.  For example, a round-trip flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Phu Quoc International Airport would not require a visa.
  • U.S. citizens must obtain a visa in advance and should not attempt to obtain a visa on arrival.
  • The E-visa can only be used to gain access to Vietnam through specific entry points. Please review the list of entry points on the E-visa website: c774e24b-1ab8-4fb6-9ac1-dcdfaccecf8e (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn)
  • The government of Vietnam is now developing plans to re-open their country to foreign visitors. For the latest news published by the government, please visit this site: Latest guidelines for 2nd phase of pilot program to welcome international tourists (baochinhphu.vn)
  • For the latest updates regarding the virus situation, please review the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam website: COVID-19 Information - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam (usembassy.gov)
  • It is recommended to purchase travel insurance before any international trip in case of medical emergencies.  We advise getting the Geo Blue Voyager Single Trip Plan.

Emergency Assistance for Vietnam Citizens in Atlanta

If you are a citizen of Vietnam living in the Atlanta area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the Vietnam embassy in Washington, D.C. by calling 202-716-8666 (the embassy’s non-emergency number is 202-861-0737.  The embassy’s email address is visatovn@vietnamembassy.us.  If you need to renew your Vietnam passport, you can apply in person at the embassy or use their FedEx door-to-door service.  Please review their website for more information: Procedures for issuance of | passports Embassy of Procedures for issuance of | passports Embassy of Vietnam in the United States (vietnamembassy-usa.org) Vietnam in the United States (vietnamembassy-usa.org)

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Atlanta or anywhere in the state of Georgia and have difficulty applying for a Vietnam visa or require assistance with any part of the visa process, please give our office a call at 404-464-7125 or schedule an appointment with our company.  We are a private agency in Atlanta providing Vietnam visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents.  Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Vietnamese government.  Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans. 

We provide the following Vietnam visa services for our customers in Atlanta:

  • Vietnam Tourist Visa (E-visa, loose-leaf visa, or sticker visa)
  • Vietnam Business Visa (E-visa, loose-leaf visa, or sticker visa)
  • Vietnam Official Visa (sticker visa)
  • Vietnam Diplomatic Visa (sticker visa)
  • Vietnam Student Visa
  • Vietnam Work Visa
  • Vietnam Exemption Certificate (Viet Nam 5-year visa)
  • Vietnam Packaged Tours
  • Vietnam Hotel Accommodations