How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa in Dallas : visasupply.com

The city of Dallas and the surrounding metropolitan area is the most populous metropolis in the southern United States and fourth-most populous in the country. The Dallas metropolitan area—known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, or DFW by local residents—has a population of 7.6 million people and includes the cities of Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Richardson, Frisco, Mesquite, Denton, Grand Prairie, and McKinney. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is one of the fastest growing regions in the country thanks to its low cost of living, low taxes, abundance of resources, and ease of doing business. Dallas and the state of Texas have become an attractive destination for immigrants seeking economic freedom and new business opportunities. One such group that has found great success in Dallas are the Vietnamese. Initially coming to Texas in 1975 to escape the poverty and destruction of their homeland after the Vietnam War, Vietnamese have found a new home in Dallas and are some our country’s most patriotic citizens. There are now over 100,000 ethnic Vietnamese in DFW, making Dallas the fourth largest “Vietnamese city” in America. The city is home to several Vietnamese cultural organizations and a Vietnamese community center located in Garland.

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia with a population approaching 100 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. Despite its recent turbulent history, Vietnam is a nation on the rise and firmly in control of its destiny. After suffering through years of economic stagnation after their civil war, Vietnam is quickly developing their country’s economy and has become a strong partner for American companies seeking to establish manufacturing capacity outside of China. American companies are also exporting over $12 billion in goods and services to Vietnam. Dallas-based companies like ExxonMobil, Kimberly-Clark, Texas Instruments, CBRE Group, 7-Eleven, Frito-Lay, and Pizza Hut are all operating in Vietnam. Vietnam’s tourism industry has been growing rapidly thanks to its many historical attractions like the Hue Imperial Citadel, My Son Cham ruins, and Khai Dinh tomb, along with beautiful beach destinations like Nha Trang, Hoi An, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc Island, which has several five-star resorts.

Obtaining a Vietnam Visa from Dallas

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, New York, and Houston.

To apply for a visa from Dallas, 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 consulate by FedEx, UPS, or USPS. Here is the address:

Consulate General of Vietnam
5251 Westheimer Road, #1100
Houston, Texas 77056

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 consulate website with detailed information: https://vietnamconsulateinhouston.org/visa-information/

It may also be possible to apply for the loose-leaf visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as mentioned on the embassy website (https://vietnamembassy-usa.org/content/visa-application-process), 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, $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 Dallas

If you are a citizen of Vietnam living in the Dallas area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the consulate in Houston by calling 713-850-1233 or 713-840-0096. The consulate’s email address is vnconsulate1102@gmail.com. If you need to renew your Vietnam passport, you can apply in person at the consulate or by post. Please review their website for more information: https://vietnamconsulateinhouston.org/consular-services/passport-renewal/

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Dallas or anywhere in the state of Texas 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 404-682-5445 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 Dallas:

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