Vietnam Consulate in San Francisco - Visa Information & how to apply
Embassy of Vietnam in San Francisco - United States
| Address: | 1700 California St, Suite 580 San Francisco, CA 94109 |
| Phone: | +1 415 9221 707 or +1 415 9221 577 |
| Fax: | +1 415 9221 848 or +1 415 9221 757 |
| Email: | info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org |
| Office hours: | Monday - Friday: 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM |
How to apply
Travellers from San Francisco, United States can apply for a visa for Vietnam in person at the embassy of Vietnam in San Francisco or apply for a pre-approved visa letter online to pick up the visa on arrival.
To apply for an e-visa online from San Francisco, please follow these steps:
- Access our online e-visa application form.
- Upload .jpg images of your U.S passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
- Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 47 USD
- Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 03:30 AM, local San Francisco time on 14 November 2024.
- Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in San Francisco, United States, the following documents are required:
- Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
- Application form (Click here to download)
- 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
- Visa application fees
Visa on arrival is an easy and convenient way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for U.S applicants or foreign travellers residing in San Francisco who plan to arrive in Vietnam by air from San Francisco, United States. The process involves 4 simple steps:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.
Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in USD)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 12 USD | 24 USD |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 14 USD | 26 USD |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 20 USD | 32 USD |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 25 USD | 37 USD |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 90 USD | 109 USD |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 95 USD | 114 USD |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 110 USD | 139 USD |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 125 USD | 154 USD |
*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month).
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Frequently asked questions, answered
1 - How do I make a visa appointment at the Vietnamese embassy/consulate in San Francisco?
2 - What time does the embassy open?
3 - How long does it take to get a visa in San Francisco?
4 - How much is a tourist visa in San Francisco?
E-visa: 25 USD for 1 month single entry.
Visa on arrival stamping fee: 25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry.