Everything Vietnam citizens need to know about applying for a United States visa. Updated July 2026.
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| Visa Type | B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa |
| Application Fee | USD $185 (MRV fee); a $250 Visa Integrity Fee is enacted but not yet collected (not in the US fee schedule as of 23 September 2026) |
| Processing Time | Confirm that your visa category can be issued before checking the handling embassy's current interview wait. Administrative processing and passport return are separate. |
| Maximum Stay | 6 months per entry (determined at port of entry) |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
DS-160 online application required
In-person consular interview at US Embassy Hanoi or Consulate Ho Chi Minh City
A $250 Visa Integrity Fee is enacted but is not yet collected (not in the US fee schedule as of 23 September 2026)
Vietnamese applicants can choose between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for their interview, pick the location with shorter wait times.
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Yes. Vietnam citizens need a B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa to visit United States. Application fee: USD $185 (MRV fee); a $250 Visa Integrity Fee is enacted but not yet collected (not in the US fee schedule as of 23 September 2026). Processing: Confirm that your visa category can be issued before checking the handling embassy's current interview wait. Administrative processing and passport return are separate.
The B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa application fee is USD $185 (MRV fee); a $250 Visa Integrity Fee is enacted but not yet collected (not in the US fee schedule as of 23 September 2026). A $250 Visa Integrity Fee is enacted but is not yet collected (not in the US fee schedule as of 23 September 2026). Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Processing for Vietnam citizens applying for a United States B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa: Confirm that your visa category can be issued before checking the handling embassy's current interview wait. Administrative processing and passport return are separate. Apply well in advance of your intended travel date to allow for potential delays.
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Vietnam citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: DS-160 online application required. In-person consular interview at US Embassy Hanoi or Consulate Ho Chi Minh City. A $250 Visa Integrity Fee is enacted but is not yet collected (not in the US fee schedule as of 23 September 2026). TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Vietnam-United States corridor.
Vietnamese applicants can choose between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for their interview, pick the location with shorter wait times. Refusals on this corridor usually turn on one of a few things: documentation that is incomplete or inconsistent, financial evidence that does not show where the money came from, or a file that does not establish your reason for returning. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Vietnam-United States route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: July 2026
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