How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa in Washington D.C. : visasupply.com

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and is an important global city that attracts visitors from all over the world. The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area—which includes the District of Columbia and parts of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia—is America’s sixth-largest metropolis and has a population of 6.3 million people. Cities within this area (apart from the District of Columbia) include Bethesda, College Park, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Silver Spring—all in Maryland—along with the Virginia towns of Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, and Falls Church, which is home to Eden Center, the largest Vietnamese business district on the East Coast. The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area has the fifth-largest population of Vietnamese in the United States, numbering over 80,000 residents. The Vietnamese that initially came to Washington, D.C. were refugees from their country’s civil war, and many of them fought alongside the American military or had relationships with the U.S. government. Another wave of Vietnamese immigrants resettled to the United States—these were known as “boat people” and would go on to build the Vietnamese business districts (known as “Little Saigon”) found in major American cities like Washington, D.C.

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia with a population approaching 100 million people that is 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 country 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. Manufacturers outside of Washington, D.C. (in states like West Virginia) are finding opportunities to export industrial machinery and building materials. Vietnam’s tourism industry has been growing rapidly the past two decades thanks to the popularity of Mekong River cruises in Southeast Asia. And Vietnam is a great destination for American students and other young people in the Washington, D.C. area interested in a career in government or international trade.

Obtaining a Vietnam Visa from Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C., 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 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, $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 Washington, D.C.

If you are a citizen of Vietnam living in the Washington, D.C. area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the Vietnam embassy 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 Washington, D.C. or anywhere in the state of Virginia, Maryland, or West Virginia 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 Washington, D.C:

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