Vietnam e-Visa 2026 for U.S. travelers — the step-by-step on the official site (and how to dodge the scam that ambushes tourists at the Hanoi airport)

Vietnam's e-Visa is electronic, good for up to 90 days, and clears in a few business days. But the path is mined: dozens of fake sites mimic the government, charge triple, and sometimes deliver nothing at all. This guide shows the one real address — evisa.gov.vn — the right photo, the official fee by category, the approved ports of entry, and the mistakes that get you turned away.

1. Vietnam e-Visa 2026 for U.S. travelers — the step-by-step on the official site (and how to dodge the scam that ambushes tourists at the Hanoi airport)

   Vietnam's e-Visa is electronic, good for up to 90 days, and clears in a few business days. But the path is mined: dozens of fake sites mimic the government, charge triple, and sometimes deliver nothing at all. This guide shows the one real address — evisa.gov.vn — the right photo, the official fee by category, the approved ports of entry, and the mistakes that get you turned away.

2. 01.

   The **only official e-Visa site** is **evisa.gov.vn** (also reachable at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn). Any address with "vietnam-visa," "evisa-vietnam," or "vietnamvisa" in the domain is a middleman or a scam.

3. 02.

   **U.S. citizens are eligible** for the tourist e-Visa. Since August 2023 the system applies to citizens of every country and territory. You do not need to visit a consulate.

4. 03.

   Since **August 2023** the maximum stay rose from 30 to **up to 90 days**, and you pick **single entry** or **multiple entry** when you fill out the form.

5. 04.

   Official cost in 2026: **USD 25** (single entry) and **USD 50** (multiple entry), paid on the site itself. The fee is **nonrefundable** even if your application is denied.

6. 05.

   Standard processing: **3 to 5 business days**. Apply with at least a week to spare — the government cites 3 business days, but the system runs late and there is no cheap official rush option.

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   Vietnam's e-Visa is electronic, good for up to 90 days, and clears in a few business days. But the path is mined: dozens of fake sites mimic the government, charge triple, and sometimes deliver nothing at all. This guide shows the one real address — evisa.gov.vn — the right photo, the official fee by category, the approved ports of entry, and the mistakes that get you turned away.