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Vietnamese Visa For American Flying From Houston to Ha Noi 2024 – Vietnamese Visa Application For American Entering Vietnam Through Noi Bai Airport from Houston

American in Houston who are seeking for a leisure trip to Ha Noi or American businessmen who are seeking for business opportunity in Ha Noi should pay attention to Vietnam visa matter because visa is a must when entering Vietnam for American. How can American flying from Houston to Ha Noi apply visa for entry at Noi Bai airport? What is the requirements for applying Vietnam visa for American? We will find all useful information in this article.

1/ Which types of Vietnam visa accept American flying from Houston to Ha Noi?

American flying from Houston to Ha Noi can apply Vietnam visa on arrival or E-visa online, as well as applying visa at Vietnam consulate in Houston in 3-5 working days. These 3 visas can be used to enter Noi Bai airport – Ha Noi.

Each type of visa application is offering some advantages and disadvantages. Vietnam visa on arrival is especially beneficial for American who are living far away from the Vietnamese consulate; or American who do not want to send off their passport by post; or American who are tired of traveling a long distance from time to time and then wait for hours to submit a pile of documents. The other advantages of visa on arrival include faster processing, cost-saving and more efficient payment methods. Furthermore, Vietnam visa on arrival is available for entry Noi Bai airport in Ha Noi, which helps American to fly from Houston to Ha Noi easily.

Vietnam e-visa has been introduced by the Vietnam Immigration Department in February 2017. Until now, there are 80 countries whose citizens are eligible for Vietnam e-visa including United States of America. Like visa on arrival, Vietnam e-visa will be applied online, and American can use E-visa to enter Ha Noi from Houston. However, the longest duration of stay for Vietnam e-visa is only up to 30 days with single entry.

The last one, Vietnam visa applied at Vietnam consulate in Houston, is also used for American flying from Houston to Ha Noi. American applicants need to come to Vietnam consulate in Houston to submit visa application. This visa is offline applied.

2/ How to apply Vietnam visa for American flying from Houston to Ha Noi at Vietnam consulate in Houston?

Apply Vietnam consulate visa in United States of America

There is a Vietnam consulate in United States of America (located in Houston), and this office can issue Vietnam visa directly. American have to visit the Vietnam consulate office in Houston, United States of America in person to apply Vietnam visa before taking the trip at least 7 days.

Documents American need to submit, including:

  • Application form (which can be downloaded from the Vietnam consulate’s website or get it directly at the Vietnamese consulate office)
  • Two photos (4 cmx6 cm)
  • Original valid passport (6-month validity with 1 blank page at least)
  • Visa fee
  • Some other documents to prove the purpose of the trip

Vietnam visa applied at Vietnam consulate in Houston for American will be processed in 5-7 working days. When it is approved, American can use that visa to fly from Houston to Ha Noi. When arrival at Noi Bai airport, American just need to show this visa and original passport.

3/ How to apply Vietnam visa on arrival at Noi Bai airport for American?

Noi Bai airport is one of 6 international airports which accepts American collect visa on arrival after landing.

In order to apply Vietnam visa on arrival at Noi Bai airport, American are requested to complete 3 simple steps as follow:

  • Firstly, American need to fill in an online application form https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ to process visa approval letter. This letter will be used to get visa on arrival at Noi Bai airport.
  • Secondly, American will get the visa approval letter delivered via email from 4 working hours (emergency service) to 3 working days (normal service). It’s recommended for American to apply this letter at least 1 week before departure.
  • Thirdly, present the original passport, copy of approval letter (in hard copy), 2 photos (at passport sized) and pay the stamping fee to get visa attached on the passport at Noi Bai airport.

American who want to fly from Houston to Ha Noi need to apply the approval letter in advance. This letter is applied online, so American can process it in Houston easily. American flying from Houston to Ha Noi without approval letter will be denied for boarding the airplane.

4/ How to apply Vietnam e-visa for American flying from Houston to Ha Noi

Vietnam e-visa is good for the American visitors who travel to Vietnam for less than 30 days with single entry. With E-visa, American can fly to Noi Bai airport with no trouble.

In order to apply for Vietnam e-visa, American applicants need to prepare:

  • A passport data page photo
  • A recent taken portrait
  • A credit card that is enabled to make online payment;
  • The date of arrival, entry and exit ports.

In order to apply Vietnam visa on arrival at Noi Bai airport, American are requested to complete 3 simple steps as follow:

Procedure to apply Vietnam e-visa for American flying from Houston to Ha Noi:

Vietnam e-visa is applied online at anywhere with internet access device, so American can apply Vietnam e-visa in Houston. The steps as below:

  • Firstly, American need to access the online application form for Vietnam e-visa application at https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ . American will be required to fill in all required information related to the trip and attach passport and portrait.
  • Secondly, American will get the e-visa delivered via email from 4 working hours (emergency service) to 3 working days (normal service). It’s recommended for American to apply Vietnam e-visa at least 1 week before departure.
  • Thirdly, when arriving at Noi Bai airport, American just need to present the original passport and E-visa printed in hard copy. No stamp fee is required at Noi Bai airport when entering with E-visa.

Normally it takes 3 working days to complete Vietnam e-visa for American in Houston. For urgent trip to Ha Noi, American in Houston can use “express service” to expedite the process. This express service is available at the link for applying Vietnam e-visa above.

Before flying from Houston to Ha Noi, the airlines staff at Houston will check E-visa. Please make sure that all information in E-visa is matched the information in passport. If there is any errors, American will be denied for boarding the airplane.

We just shared information about Vietnam visa for American flying from Houston to Ha Noi and the way to get Vietnam visa for American in Houston. If you have any further queries, comments or feedback, please kindly send an email to info@vietnamimmigration.com

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