There are two options for residents of New York who require a visa to travel to Vietnam and are not eligible for visa exemptions. Option 1 is to apply for a visa in-person at the Consulate General of Vietnam in New York. Option 2 allows those flying to Vietnam to apply for a visa on arrival by completing an online application form and receiving a visa approval letter, which can be used to obtain the visa stamp upon arrival in Vietnam.

1. VISA TO VIETNAM FROM NEW YORK
The information below might be helpful for those living in New York and want to apply Vietnam
visa if their nationality does not include in the Vietnam visa exemption list. There are two
options to help them get Vietnam visa from New York.
Option 1: Apply vietnam visa at the nearest Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate or Vietnam
diplomatic representative office.
This way is required you to send the passport or go directly to Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate or
Vietnam diplomatic representative office to apply visa for Vietnam in person.
You can apply Vietnam visa from the address below:
Consulate General of Vietnam in New York, UNITED STATES
Add: 866 UN Plaza, Suite 435, New York, N.Y. 10017, USA
Tel: (1212) 644 0594
Fax: (1212) 644 5732
Email: vietnamun@vnmission.com
Option 2: Apply Vietnam visa on arrival with www.vietnamvisa.org.vn
Visa on arrival/Landing visa is available for those take flight to Vietnam and live far from the
Vietnam Embassy/Consulate. It is truly a convenient and reliable way to save your precious
time.
How to get Vietnam visa on arrival from New York?
Apply online by submitting the secure online application form, make the payment, and wait for
2 working days (normal service) or 1 working day (urgent service) to get your Visa Approval
Letter via email.
Print the letter out, prepare your passport, 02 photos and stamping fee in cash to get Vietnam
visa stamped on your passport upon your arrival at the Vietnam airport. For more information,
please visit How visa works