Vietnam Visa for Puerto Rican Citizens: E-Visa Cost in US Dollars and Steps
Vietnam visa for puerto rican citizens: you need a visa, the 90-day e-visa from $47, paid in the US dollars you already use. San Juan cut-offs and steps.
Puerto Rican citizens with an ordinary passport need a visa for Vietnam, so the Vietnam visa for Puerto Rican citizens is the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days and from $47 all-in through us for single entry. Puerto Ricans hold US passports, and the United States is on none of Vietnam's exemption lists, so there is no visa-free stay. This page covers the e-visa, prices (already in your own currency), urgent cut-offs in San Juan time, the steps, documents, visa on arrival and the embassy. You can apply for your e-visa with us in about ten minutes.
San Juan keeps the same time all year, eleven hours behind Vietnam, so the Vietnamese working day runs from 21:00 the evening before to 7:00 in your morning. An order placed at night reaches Vietnam as its day begins, and the table below shows why.
Vietnam visa for Puerto Rican citizens at a glance:
| Visa-free? | No |
| Usual visa | E-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry |
| Price through us | From $47 single, $82 multiple |
| Same-day option | Order before 3:15 in San Juan, delivered by 7:00 |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages |
Do Puerto Rican citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Puerto Ricans are US citizens and travel on a US passport, so the rules are the same as for any American: a stay of any length needs a visa, and the e-visa is the usual route.
The United States is not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exemption list (published June 30, 2025, checked October 2026).
There is no separate Puerto Rican passport, so no separate rule exists. Our page for United States citizens covers the same ground in dollars, and this page adds the time zone of San Juan. For the general rules, see Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Visa for Vietnam from Puerto Rico: the e-visa
A visa for Vietnam from Puerto Rico is nearly always the e-visa. It lets Puerto Rican citizens stay up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, under Law 23/2023/QH15. It covers holidays, family visits and short business trips.
The Vietnam e-visa for Puerto Rican passport holders works at any of 79 border gates: 15 international airports, 26 land border gates and 38 seaports (as of October 2026). You apply online, so there is no trip to a consulate, and you carry the approved PDF with your passport.
Vietnam visa Puerto Rico: e-visa cost in US dollars
A Vietnam e-visa costs $47 through us for single entry at Standard speed, government fee included. The table gives every speed per person, slowest first.
Prices last updated: 2026-10-07. Puerto Rico uses the US dollar as its currency, so every price below is already in your currency. Your card is charged in USD.
| Speed | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, 5 to 7 working days | $47 | $82 |
| 3 working days | $69 | $98 |
| 2 working days | $92 | $116 |
| 1 working day | $99 | $123 |
| Same day | $118 | $150 |
| Super Urgent | $169 | $212 |
| Emergency | $260 | $285 |
| Weekend and public holidays | $250 | $280 |
A 90-day e-visa costs no more than a 30-day one. We refund 100% if the e-visa is refused, unless the application had false information, or if it arrives after the delivery time shown at checkout. On evisa.gov.vn the government fee alone is US$25, not refunded on refusal. Our full price table breaks down each price.
Vietnam visa for Puerto Rican citizens: urgent cut-offs in San Juan time
Standard takes 5 to 7 working days. The urgent speeds use Vietnamese working days, which start at 8:00 in Vietnam, or 21:00 in San Juan.
| Order cut-off | San Juan time |
|---|---|
| Same day (Vietnam 14:15) | 3:15 |
| Super Urgent (Vietnam 15:30) | 4:30 |
| Emergency (Vietnam 17:30) | 6:30 |
| 1 working day (Vietnam 18:00) | 7:00 |
Example: you order on Monday at 22:00 in San Juan, which is 9:00 on Tuesday in Vietnam. Emergency arrives by 23:30, Super Urgent by 0:30 on Tuesday and Same day by 7:00 on Tuesday, all in San Juan time. Ordered on Tuesday at 5:00 instead (16:00 in Vietnam), Emergency still arrives by 6:30, but Super Urgent and Same day have passed their cut-offs: Super Urgent arrives on Wednesday at 0:00 and Same day on Wednesday at 3:00.
The weekend window starts at Friday 7:00 in San Juan and ends on Sunday at 5:00. In that window, order the Weekend and public holidays speed before 4:20 and it arrives by 7:30 the same day. Our urgent e-visa page has every speed in Vietnam time.
How to apply from Puerto Rico
You apply from Puerto Rico online, in three steps with us:
- Enter your details: Passport, travel dates, the airport or border gate you will use and your speed.
- Pay and add files: Pay by card, then upload your passport data page and a recent photo, straight away or later.
- Receive the e-visa: We check everything, submit it and email you the approved PDF.
You can also apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn with the same details. Our guide on how to apply walks through both.
Vietnam visa requirements for Puerto Rican citizens
The Vietnam visa requirements for Puerto Rican citizens match those for every e-visa applicant:
- Puerto Rican passport: Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages.
- Passport data page: Full page in the frame, no glare on the code lines at the bottom.
- Portrait: Recent, facing forward, white background, no glasses.
- Trip details: Arrival and departure dates, entry and exit gates, first accommodation address.
- Card: Debit or credit card that works for overseas online payments.
Photo examples and the full checklist are on our e-visa requirements page.
Visa on arrival for Puerto Rican citizens
Puerto Rican citizens can use visa on arrival only when flying into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Cam Ranh. You need an approval letter before you board and pay a $25 or $50 stamping fee at the airport.
It does not work for cruise ports or land borders. For most trips the e-visa is simpler; you can compare both when you choose a service.
Vietnam embassy in Puerto Rico
You do not need an embassy for an e-visa, which is issued online. Check the list of Vietnamese missions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (mofa.gov.vn) for the one that serves Puerto Rico if you need consular help.
Tips for Puerto Rican travelers
Two points help Puerto Rican travelers: which passport decides, and ordering at the right hour.
A US passport decides, not the island
Vietnam's rules follow the passport you show at the border. A passport issued to a Puerto Rican is a US passport, so the page for United States citizens applies in full. A traveler who also holds a passport from another country should read that country's page.
Order in the evening, not the morning
Ordered at 9:00 in the morning in San Juan, your file reaches Vietnam after every urgent cut-off and starts at 8:00 the next Vietnamese morning, which is 21:00 that evening in San Juan. Ordered at 21:00 instead, every speed is still open.
eVisaVietnam.com is a private visa service operated by TK VIET NAM., JSC, not the Vietnamese government. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25. If you want your files checked and a delivery time backed by a full refund, apply for your e-visa with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Puerto Rican citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Puerto Ricans travel on US passports and need a visa for Vietnam. Most apply online for the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, and show the PDF with their passport at the border.
How long is the e-visa valid for Puerto Rican citizens?
The e-visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry. You choose the entry type and travel dates on the form, and the e-visa does not cost more for 90 days than for 30.
How much is the Vietnam government fee for Puerto Ricans?
On evisa.gov.vn the government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, charged in US dollars. It is not refunded if the e-visa is refused.
Can I get a Vietnam visa today in San Juan?
Yes, on a Vietnamese working day. Order Same day before 3:15 San Juan time for delivery by 7:00, or Emergency before 6:30 for delivery 1.5 working hours later. After those cut-offs, order 1 working day.
Can I use the e-visa for a business trip from Puerto Rico?
Yes, for short business visits such as meetings or conferences, within the 90-day limit. Employment in Vietnam is outside what the e-visa covers.
