Travel Details

Vietnam
Visa Requirements

Passport & Visa: What You Need to Know

Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens:

• E-Visa: U.S. citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam. The easiest option is the E-Visa, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry options.

How to Apply for an E-Visa:

1. Visit the Official Website: Vietnam E-Visa Portal

2. Prepare Required Documents:

   • Passport Scan: A clear scan of your passport's information page.

   • Passport Photo: A recent digital passport-sized photo.

3. Complete the Application:

   • Form: Fill out the online application form with accurate information.

     • please use this information for part 6 of the visa form.

     • the intended border gate of entry and exit is dependent if you’re flying into and out of Da Nang International Airport or Saigon International Airport (Tan Son Nhat International Airport).

• Payment: Pay the visa fee ($25 for single entry, $50 for multiple entries) using a credit or debit card.

Receive Your E-Visa! Once approved, download and print your E-Visa to present upon arrival in Vietnam

Flight Options

Getting to Hoi An:

1. There are multiple ways to get to Hoi An.

   1. Option 1: Fly into Da Nang International Airport (DAD): This is the closest airport to Hoi An, about a 45-minute - 1 hr drive away.

   2. Option 2: Fly into Saigon - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), then fly from Saigon to Da Nang (DAD).

2. Major U.S. Departure Cities:

   • Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York: These cities offer flights with one or two layovers to Da Nang.

     • Vietnam Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco and LA to Saigon and Da Nang.

3. Popular Transit Hubs:

   • Seoul (Incheon International Airport): Korean Air, Asiana Airlines.

   • Tokyo (Narita International Airport): Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways.

   • Taipei (Taoyuan International Airport): EVA Air, China Airlines.

   • Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport): Cathay Pacific.

4. From Da Nang to Hoi An:

   • Downloading the Grab app (their version of Uber): Easily available at the airport; the ride takes about 45 minutes and cost less than $20.

   • Shuttle Services: Depending on the hotel you choose to stay at, they may offer complimentary shuttle services.

Where to Stay

Your Home Away from Home

• There are tons of nice and affordable places to stay in Hoi An or Da Nang, from homestays to 5-star resorts.

• Our Wedding Accommodation Plan will focus around staying Hoi An.

  • Before the Wedding:

    • The wedding party will be having their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties until the 13th.

    • Here are a few of our hotel recommendations:

      • Little Gem – An Eco-Friendly Boutique Hotel & Spa

        • Approximate cost: around $50/night

      • Renaissance Danang Hoi An Resort & Spa

        • Approximate cost: around $90/night

      • La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa

        • Approximate cost: around $130/night

Wedding Festivities (March 13/14–16): We'll be at the luxurious Hoiana Resort & Golf Resort. This is the wedding venue.

• You may opt to stay in this hotel or elsewhere. This resort offers multiple stay options, depending on your budget.

• We will be blocking a number of rooms at the resort for guests.

  • New World Hoiana Hotel: approx. $84/night

  • New World Hoiana Beach Resort: approx. $150/night