Beltway Visa and Passport can provide prompt, professional and expedited visa services at the Vietnamese Consulate in Washington, D.C. Our experienced visa agents will give your application the special attention it deserves, discuss any problems with the Consulate officer and contact you directly to follow up. We offer FREE pickup and delivery of your application materials in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Beltway Visa and Passport can secure your visa in a matter of days while the normal application procedure with the Embassy can take weeks. However, we charge an expedited processing fee for our services (see prices below). You always have the option of the lengthier, free processing procedure with the Embassy, where you only pay for the visa itself. If you choose this option you should go to the Embassy’s website at: www.vietnamembassy-usa.org If you choose our expedited processing keep reading! Follow the procedures below for the type of visa you need and ship to us for prompt service.
Vietnam Tourist Visa Requirements
1. Vietnam Visa Application
All Vietnam Visa applications submitted in the U.S. must be typed. Hand written applications will no longer be accepted. Complete the online application from the Vietnam Embassy website: www.vietnamembassy-usa.org It is important to go directly to the Embassy’s website to get the most recent version of the application. Please fill out the application completely, then print and sign. Your full name on the application should appear the same as it does on your passport. Where it asks for place of visa application and submission, please select Vietnam Embassy in the U.S.A. (Washington, D.C.)
2. U.S. Passport
Provide your valid, signed passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent blank pages available for the Consulate to affix a visa.
3. Photograph
Please provide one (1) color passport sized (2” x 2”) photo. They must have a white background, be on photo paper and be taken in the last six months.
4. Travel Itinerary
Please provide a copy of your airline tickets or travel agent itinerary. Please be sure that the dates are accurate since the valid dates on your visa will be based on the information you provide.
5. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form
Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible. CLICK HERE for the Visa order form. CLICK HERE for the Payment form.
Vietnam Business Visa Requirements
1. Vietnam Visa Application Form
All Vietnam Visa applications submitted in the U.S. must be typed. Hand written applications will no longer be accepted. Complete the online application from the Vietnam Embassy website: www.vietnamembassy-usa.org It is important to go directly to the Embassy’s website to get the most recent version of the application. Please fill out the application completely, then print and sign. Your full name on the application should appear the same as it does on your passport. Where it asks for place of visa application and submission, please select Vietnam Embassy in the U.S.A. (Washington, D.C.)
2. U.S. Passport
Provide your valid, signed U.S. passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent pages available for the Consulate to affix a visa.
3. Photograph
Please provide one (1) color passport sized (2” x 2”) photo. They must have a white background, be on photo paper and be taken in the last six months.
4. Business Letter of Introduction
Provide a business letter of introduction from your company, on company letterhead. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of Vietnam and state the purpose of travel. Give the name and contact person at the company you will be visiting in Vietnam. Your company must also provide a financial guarantee of all of your expenses while in Vietnam.
5. Travel Itinerary
Provide a copy of your airline tickets or travel agent itinerary. Please be sure that the dates are accurate since the valid dates on your visa will be based on the information you provide.
6. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form
Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible. CLICK HERE for the Visa order form. CLICK HERE for the Payment form.
Additional Information
-Passports and/or replacing documents must be valid for six months after the date of arrival
-Passports are required to be valid for at least one month after date of expiration of visa
-A visa is required except for holders of a Certificate of Visa Exemption for former nationals of Vietnam residing abroad.
-Visa On Arrival (VOA) is available for Vietnam. You must hold a letter from Vietnamese Immigration confirming that the visa will be issued on arrival. You must secure this letter before departing the U.S. and you will be required to wait in the immigration line upon arrival in Vietnam. For more details on this option, please visit the embassy website at www.vietnamembassy-usa.org
-All visitors must hold documents required for the next destination
-All visitors must have proof of sufficient funds for their stay in Vietnam
-All visitors not requiring a visa for Vietnam must hold a return or onward ticket
-Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting through an infected area. Children under 1 year and passengers not leaving the airport are exempted.
-Malaria vaccination is recommended.
Processing Times and Fees
Vietnam Consular Fees
-Single Entry Visa $90
-Multiple Entry Visa $150
Beltway Visa and Passport Service Fees
-Regular processing (4-5 business days)$ 70
-Expedited Processing (3 days when available)$140
*****WARNING*****
Beltway Visa and Passport is committed to processing your application in a prompt, efficient and professional manner. We are further committed to follow your instructions in all cases. However, SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT A VISA WILL BE ISSUED! Visas for every country are issued at the discretion of the Consulate officer. This includes whether to issue the visa, the type of visa, the length of visa and the time required to issue the visa. Although we will do our best to advocate on your behalf, Beltway Visa and Passport cannot control the Consulate’s actions and cannot be held responsible for application rejection, visa delay or denial.
Shipping Address
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC
3421 Wake Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
Please ship to us by a means that is traceable. We suggest FedEx, UPS or Express Mail. It is not advisable to send your passport or vital records through regular service via the U.S. Postal Service.
Call Us
Please call us at 1-888-698-1703 to let us know your documents are on the way and by which method they will be arriving. We will look out for them and call with any questions upon arrival.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is NOT a U.S. Government agency. We are NOT affiliated with any embassy or government. For passport service you may apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office at www.travel.state.gov For visa service you may apply directly to the embassy for the country you will be visiting. The U.S. Passport Office and embassies charge between $60 and $450 for passports and visas, depending on the type of service you request. Throughout our site, you will find links to the U.S. Passport Office and embassy websites if you wish to apply directly through them.
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is a visa and passport expeditor. If for any reason you do not wish to apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office or Embassy, you may use our service to process on your behalf. WE CHARGE A FEE FOR THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO ANY FEES YOU WILL PAY TO THE U.S. PASSPORT OFFICE OR EMBASSY. Our fees range from $70 to $200, depending on the type of service you request. Our fees cover: pickup of your materials in the D.C. area, review of documents, hand submission and pickup by agent including waiting time and our consultation with passport and visa officers.
