Vietnam visa requirement for American Samoa nationality
American Samoa nationality is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all American Samoa need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
At present, there are 3 options for the American Samoa citizens applying for Vietnam visa:
1. Apply for a visa at the Vietnam Embassy:
Since there is no representative office of Vietnam’s government in American Samoa at present, the foreigners (including American Samoa citizens and other nationalities residing in American Samoa) are suggested to contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in neighboring countries: Australia, New Zealand to get pre-stamped visa.
See more information about Vietnam Embassy in neighboring countries:
2. Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:
If it is inconvenient for you to visit the Vietnam Embassy in neighboring countries, you may select Vietnam visa on arrival to simplify your visa application process.
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa to Vietnam in addition to the traditional way of obtaining a visa at Vietnam Embassy or Consulates. Once issued, it has same validity with the visa get from Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates. However, visa on arrival is applicable for those who travel Vietnam by airplane only.
3. Apply for e-visa for Vietnam
From August 15, 2023, all the nationalities including American Samoa citizens are eligible for 90 days (single or multiple entry) e-visas for Vietnam.
In order to apply for Vietnam e-visa, the American Samoa citizens need to prepare:
- Files of passport data page photo and passport-sized photo: The passport data page photo should show 4 corners and borders of the main page in which all the information is displayed clearly without being flashed or obscured by fingers;
The passport-sized photo must be taken in recently 6 months with eyes open, straight look, without wearing hat or glasses and be taken on a white or light coloured plain background; - Credit card or debit card that are enabled to conduct online payment. You can also make a payment via PayPal when you apply for an e-visa on our website;
Things you should know when applying for Vietnam e-visa
When applying for e-visa for Vietnam, please note that:
- Please ensure you enter the passport number correctly when you are applying for Vietnam e-visa. The typical issue is the confusion of the letter “O” and the number zero “0” in the passport number.
- Payments for e-visa applications are non-refundable;
- The applicants should check the information on a granted e-visa against the passport to make sure there is no mistake;
- The processing time may take longer than 3 working days that probably affect to your flight time. You are strongly recommended to buy a flight ticket when you already received your e-visa;
- The applicants have to leave the country before applying for a new e-visa.
- While your visa application is being processed, you may receive a request for amending your visa information. In this case, the processing time will take more 3 – 5 working days after the revision is made. If you need to speed up the visa process to board your flight, we can help you with the rush Vietnam visa service. You just need to provide us with your visa registration number and email then your e-visa process will be accelerated and completed in time.
