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

Denver, known as the “Mile High City” because of its elevation of 5,280 feet, is the capital of Colorado and is one of the fastest growing cities in America. The Denver Metropolitan area is the 19th most populous metro area in the U.S. and has a population approaching three million people. The metro area includes the towns of Arvada, Castle Rock, Centennial, Lakewood, Littleton, Thornton, Westminster, and Aurora. The region’s growing and diverse economy, along with its proximity to Rocky Mountain ski resorts and other outdoor recreational activities, make Denver one of America’s best places to live. Denver has a diverse economy and strong foundation of Fortune 500 companies operating in various industries such as healthcare, financial services, media, apparel, electronics, mining, aerospace, energy, and food and beverage. Although Denver still maintains a small population of immigrants from Asia, there are still opportunities for locals to get a taste of the Far East without leaving home. There are an estimated 20,000 Vietnamese living in Denver and the city is home to the Little Saigon Business District. This is a section of the city where Denverites can enjoy foods from Vietnam and celebrate annual events such as Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival.

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia with a population of 97 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 full of young, ambitious, and optimistic people moving fast into the future. After suffering through years of economic stagnation after their civil war, the country is quickly developing its economy and has become a strong partner for American companies seeking to establish manufacturing capacity outside of China, where labor costs are 50% higher compared to Vietnam. American companies are also exporting over $12 billion in goods and services to Vietnam. In years past, the Colorado Vietnam Cooperation Council has led trade missions to help Denver companies establish business ties with Vietnamese firms. Vietnam’s tourism industry has been growing rapidly thanks to its many cultural attractions in cities like Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam also has several spectacular beach destinations like Nha Trang, Hoi An, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc Island.

Obtaining a Vietnam Visa from Denver

There are three ways of getting a visa for Vietnam: 1) Get an e-visa 2) Get a traditional visa sticker 3) Or get a loose-leaf visa.

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). The government fee for the e-visa is $25 and the processing time is usually 3 business days.

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 the traditional visa sticker from Denver, you can fill out the visa application and ship your original passport and supporting documents to the embassy 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)

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. 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.

To obtain the loose-leaf visa, you will email the following documents/information to the embassy in Washington, D.C: Completed visa application form, Scan of the data page of your passport, passport style photo (in digital format), return shipping address (so the consulate can ship the visa to you by FedEx), and completed credit card authorization form. Please review the embassy's website for more information: https://vietnamembassy-usa.org/page/apply-email-and-receive-loose-leaf-visa-mail

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 Denver

If you are a citizen of Vietnam living in the Denver area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the consulate in San Francisco by calling 415-910-5787 or 415-481-9030 or 415-601-9239 (the telephone numbers for general inquiries are 415-922-1707, 415-922-0707, and 415-922-1238). The consulate’s email address is info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org. If you need to renew your Vietnam passport, you can apply in person at the consulate. Please review their website for more information: https://vietnamconsulate-sf.org/en/2017/05/11/thu-tuc-cap-ho-chieu-lan-dau-cho-cong-dan-viet-nam-dinh-cu-tai-hoa-ky/

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Denver or anywhere in the state of Colorado 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 Denver:

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