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For parents
We wrote this page for parents: the real cost in VND, the money you must show, what work is allowed, how safe it is, the key dates and exactly what we charge. Figures are estimates; we confirm each one in writing before you pay anything.
First year
VND 726M–2.4B
Paid before you fly
VND 363M–1.6B
Per month
VND 30M–67M
First pathway, average city, school dormitory. Includes tuition, housing, food, transport and insurance; excludes flights and visa fees. Exchange rate used: 1 USD = VND 26,300, updated 1 Oct 2026.
Change pathway, city or length of stay| F-1 student visa (I-20) Parents or other sponsors can provide funds; each sponsor signs an affidavit of support. | VND 789M–2.2B≈ USD 30,000–85,000 at least 3 months |
Open the savings book early and keep the money there. A large deposit just before applying, or money borrowed for the occasion, is the most common reason for refusal. Confirm the current figure with the embassy and the school.
On an F-1 visa you may work on campus only. Off-campus work (CPT or OPT) must relate to your major and be authorised by your school. Your I-20 assumes you do not need to work to pay your costs.
Please do not plan on part-time income to pay tuition or repay a loan. It usually covers part of the monthly living cost at best, and only after the first few months.
Safety varies a lot by city and campus. Universities run campus police and international student offices. Health insurance is essential because medical care is very expensive.
After graduation: Optional Practical Training (OPT) allows 12 months of work after graduation, with a 24-month extension for eligible STEM degrees.
English from where you are now
Reach the level your school asks for, taught here before you go.
Working out which route is yours
An honest talk about your goal, your budget and your timing.
Choosing schools and applying
A shortlist you can realistically get into, then the application itself.
The document and funding file
Every paper checked and formatted before it goes anywhere.
I-20, SEVIS fee and the F-1 visa interview
We track the application and prepare you for the step that follows.
Your first two weeks
Housing, registration, health cover, bank and phone, in the right order.
| Sakura service: Essential | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Sakura service: Complete | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Sakura service: Language plus | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Visa, translation, application fees and flight (paid to others) | VND 39M–73M |
Figures reviewed 1 Oct 2026. This page is guidance, not a quote or immigration advice. Only the embassy or immigration authority decides a visa.
Protect your family
Embassies regularly warn Vietnamese families about these. If you hear any of them, from us or anyone else, walk away.
Book a free consultation for the family, at our office or by Zalo video. We go through the figures for your situation and give you our fee in writing.
