Visa guides for US citizens traveling to India, Vietnam, Japan, China, and other Asian destinations.
Americans need an L (tourist) visa for China in most cases. Here is a 2026 guide: current fees, the 10-year visa, the new transit exemptions, required documents, and how to avoid the common refusals.
For most short trips to Japan, US citizens do not need a visa at all. Here is a 2026 breakdown of exactly when Japan requires a visa and when your US passport is enough.
Vietnam requires US citizens to get a visa, and the eVisa is now the simplest option. Here is a 2026 guide to fees, processing time, and step-by-step instructions on the official Vietnamese government portal.
Americans need a visa to enter India and the online eVisa is the easiest route. Here is a step-by-step 2026 guide: current fees, processing time, documents, how to apply through the official government site, and the eVisa types that actually match your trip.