Vietnam passport · United States Tourist visa

🇻🇳Vietnam→United States 🇺🇸

B1/B2 refusal from Vietnam — ~22% (FY24, DoS).

Lower-rate corridor by Asian comparison. DS-160 accuracy + clear return intent matter most.

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Last verified · Sources: US Department of State, FY2024 B-visa adjusted refusal rates

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SwiftPass tier
Express
$299 flat
Visa type
Tourist
tourist (leisure)
Embassy SLA
Interview wait ~2–4 months in HCMC / Hanoi, same-day decision
Processing post
US Consulates Ho Chi Minh City · Hanoi
Top refusal reasons

The three things the United States consulate flags most

These are the visa-type-specific patterns we close before submission for every Vietnam tourist (leisure) file.

  1. 1
    DS-160 vs. interview-answer mismatch
  2. 2
    Single-employer history under 2 years
  3. 3
    First-time international traveler with no prior visa stamps
Document checklist

What you'll need for this tourist (leisure) visa

The United States consulate expects every item below. SwiftPass verifies each one before submission and flags gaps.

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay)
  • Passport-sized photos to destination spec
  • Completed visa application form
  • Day-by-day itinerary (named cities, dates, activities)
  • Paid (not just reserved) hotel bookings for each night
  • Paid return flight booking
  • Paid internal transport (train / domestic flight / rental car)
  • Your 6-month bank statements showing trip is funded
  • Travel insurance (€30,000 for Schengen; varies elsewhere)
  • Proof of ties to home (employment letter, leave approval, property)
  • Letter explaining purpose of visit + travel plan
Application timeline

From intake to decision

The steps SwiftPass takes you through, with realistic durations.

  1. 1

    Document collection

    3–7 days

    Paid bookings, day-by-day itinerary, insurance, bank statements. We send the checklist.

  2. 2

    SwiftPass pre-audit

    1–2 days

    We pre-check every document against the destination consulate's actual requirements.

  3. 3

    Application submission

    same day

    Submit through the official channel.

  4. 4

    Biometrics

    varies

    Most tourist visas need in-person biometrics.

  5. 5

    Embassy processing

    Interview wait ~2–4 months in HCMC / Hanoi, same-day decision

    Embassy decision period.

Realistic cost breakdown

What this tourist (leisure) visa to United States actually costs

Full picture — SwiftPass fee + the United States government visa fee + supporting costs that other platforms hide.

Line itemAmount
SwiftPass Express service fee
Flat — same across destinations + visa types
$299
United States government visa fee
Paid directly to embassy or via official portal
~$185
Biometrics fee (VFS / TLS / BLS / VAC)
Paid at the application centre on the appointment day
$25–$85
Travel insurance
Strongly recommended; some posts require it
$25–$90
Document translations (if applicable)
Required by some Schengen / national posts for non-English / non-host-language documents
$15–$50 per doc
Estimated all-in (USD)$549–$859

Estimate range. Actual amounts vary by document count, courier choice, and currency conversion at the time of payment.

What free AI can't do for your visa

AI can read the form. SwiftPass files it and is on the hook.

Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, and Gemini can explain your visa process for free. They cannot fill it, submit it, book your biometrics, or sign accountability for the outcome. That's what your SwiftPass account does.

AI can summarize embassy fees and explain the visa form fields.
SwiftPass actually fills, submits, and tracks your application end-to-end.
AI can list documents you need.
SwiftPass formats your M-Pesa, bank statements, and ties-to-home evidence to the embassy's exact assessment framing.
AI can describe biometrics appointments.
SwiftPass books your VAC / VFS appointment for you, with your case file already prepared.
AI can predict your odds with public-data heuristics.
SwiftPass works against the actual refusal patterns and 214(b) cross-checks the issuing officer is trained on.
AI has zero accountability if its advice causes a refusal.
SwiftPass refunds you within 90 business days if we cause the error. Signed in your dashboard.

Personal eligibility score

Your United States approval score for a Vietnam passport — in 60 seconds.

Free AI tools give you generic odds. SwiftPass's Approval IQ scores your actual profile against real United States refusal patterns for Vietnam passport holders — and shows the specific gaps your application will be judged on. Free to view; full improvement plan unlocked inside your dashboard.

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Common questions

Answers for Vietnam applicants

What is the United States tourist (leisure) visa refusal rate from Vietnam?

B1/B2 refusal from Vietnam — ~22% (FY24, DoS). (Source: US Department of State, FY2024 B-visa adjusted refusal rates.)

Where do I apply for a United States tourist (leisure) visa from Vietnam?

US Consulates Ho Chi Minh City · Hanoi. Typical embassy processing time: Interview wait ~2–4 months in HCMC / Hanoi, same-day decision.

What are the most common refusal reasons for Vietnam applicants to United States (tourist (leisure))?

(1) DS-160 vs. interview-answer mismatch (2) Single-employer history under 2 years (3) First-time international traveler with no prior visa stamps

How much does a Vietnam → United States tourist (leisure) visa cost in total?

Realistic all-in cost: $549–$859 USD. This includes the SwiftPass Express service fee ($299 flat), the United States government visa fee, biometrics fee, travel insurance, and document translations where applicable.

How long does the United States tourist (leisure) visa take from Vietnam?

End-to-end: typically 2–6 weeks depending on document readiness. Document collection + SwiftPass pre-audit takes 5–10 days; embassy processing takes Interview wait ~2–4 months in HCMC / Hanoi, same-day decision.

What does SwiftPass do for Vietnam applicants to United States?

SwiftPass pre-checks every document against the United States consulate's actual requirements, identifies the top refusal risks for your specific profile (three flagged for this corridor — see above), and packages the application in the order the consular officer reads it. End-to-end service from intake to submission.

Source: US Department of State, FY2024 B-visa adjusted refusal rates

Recent approvals

Recent United States approvals through SwiftPass

Real decisions from the last 60 days — initials only, no document identifiers. Days-to-decision is wall-clock from SwiftPass submission to embassy/consulate decision.

ApplicantPassportDestinationVisa typeDaysDecision
S.M.KenyaCanadaVisitor12 Approved
J.O.KenyaCanadaVisitor16 Approved
A.M.KenyaCanadaVisitor21 Approved
C.N.NigeriaSchengenSchengen9 Approved
T.A.NigeriaSchengenSchengen14 Approved
O.I.NigeriaSchengenSchengen19 Approved

Outcomes reflect SwiftPass-prepared applications. Approval is determined by the issuing embassy/consulate, not SwiftPass. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Inside your SwiftPass dashboard

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When you pay SwiftPass, you get a real client dashboard — not a conversation. Every document, status update, and decision is tracked in one place you can sign into anytime.

Live case file

Every document, form, and submission lives in one case file you can open at any hour.

Status timeline

From upload → review → submission → embassy decision. Every step time-stamped, no calls needed.

Direct case messaging

Message your assigned case manager inside the platform. No lost WhatsApp threads, no shared inboxes.

Stripe-protected payment ledger

Tier upgrades, government fees, and add-ons all itemized. Stripe receipts for everything.

90-day refund SLA

Refund window enforced by the dashboard, not a promise. Signed terms inside your account.

One login, every application

Family applications, repeat visas, country switches — all in one client dashboard.

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