U.S. Mission Vietnam Security Alert U.S. Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam Location: Hanoi, Vietnam Event: Recently, there have been multiple reports U.S. citizens being harassed when they are entering or leaving their lodgings in Hanoi. All harassment has been verbal, and no U.S. citizens have been physically harmed. Additionally, there are continued occasional, small, peaceful demonstrations in …
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Message to U.S. Citizens:Consular Community Hour in Da Nang November 10, 2022 Calling all U.S. citizens in Da Nang — bring your questions, we have answers! Come stop by the Consular Community Hour at Six on Six, 64 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Da Nang on Thursday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to talk to a team from the American Citizen Services unit …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens It’s Time to Vote! Election Day is November 08, 2022. Haven’t received your official ballot yet? Use the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as a backup. Fill out the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) here ! Here are a few tips on using the backup ballot: Check your state’s …
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Weather Alert Typhoon Noru Update (September 27, 2022) Location: Central Vietnam, between Khanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces Event: Typhoon Noru continues its path towards the coast of Vietnam and is expected to make landfall between September 27 and September 28. People located in areas between Khanh Hoa and Nghe An should continue to monitor the …
Read More» Weather Alert Typhoon Noru (September 26, 2022) Location: Central Vietnam, between Khanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces Event: Typhoon Noru is expected to impact the coast of Vietnam on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 27 and 28, between Khanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces. The current forecast shows the storm setting course west through mainland central localities …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Officers from the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi Available to Answer Questions in Nghe An and Lao Cai Areas Consular Officers from the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi will be traveling to Vinh City in Nghe An Province and Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province this week and next. During …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Hanoi August 15, 2022 Location: Vietnam Event: The Ministry of Health in Vietnam has recently reported a rise in dengue fever cases. On August 9, the Ministry reported over 136,000 cases of dengue fever over the first seven months of this year, 3.2 times the number …
Read More» Location: Ha Tinh and North to Chinese Border Event: Typhoon Mulan and Storm Season Preparedness in Vietnam The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi alert U.S. citizens to Typhoon Mulan, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Meteorologists predict some areas will receive as much as 10 inches (250 millimeters) of rain. Coastal areas from Ha …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Hanoi August 8, 2022 Location: Worldwide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here to view the …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Worldwide Caution August 03, 2022 On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam June 17, 2022 Location: U.S. Embassy, 7 Lang Ha Event: Over the past several days, there have been occasional, small, peaceful demonstrations in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi. We anticipate that as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens CDC Rescinds Testing Order to Enter the United States June 11, 2022 As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens How to Vote from Vietnam June 8, 2022 It’s an election year! Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world. Check Your Voter Registration Status and Submit a Ballot Start by confirming your voter registration with your …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens May 16, 2022 Effective May 15, 2022, the Vietnamese Government no longer requires a negative COVID-19 test prior to entry into Vietnam. Prior to travel into Vietnam, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City recommend all U.S. citizens check with airlines …
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Message to U.S. Citizens Launch of Online Fee Payments for Adult Passport Renewals on April 25, 2022 The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City are pleased to announce that effective April 25, 2022, adults using the DS-82 form to renew their passports can pay online and submit their …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Level 1 Travel Advisory for Vietnam April 20, 2022 On April 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Vietnam to Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions . This upgrade reflects the decoupling of Department of State Travel Advisories and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s COVID-19 assessments. …
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Message to U.S. Citizens: Tax Season Reminder U.S. Embassy Hanoi (April 7, 2022) Tax Season is here. Remember to file your income taxes! The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that they are required to file their federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by April 18, 2022. If you are a U.S. citizen or …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Vietnam Resumes Normal Visa Issuance and Travel Policies March 16, 2022 Effective March 15, 2022, the Vietnamese government has resumed pre-pandemic visa issuance policies. All previous visa restrictions have been lifted. All questions on Vietnamese visas, residence applications, customs matters, entry and exit, and other immigration issues should …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Health Alert: Notice of Animal Poisonings in Tay Ho Area March 9, 2022 Location: Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi received confirmed reports of animal poisonings in the Tay Ho area, primarily around Goat Park (Quang Ba Park). Social media reports and emails to the Hanoi …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Level 4 Travel Warning for Vietnam March 1, 2022 On February 28, 2022 the U.S. Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Vietnam and raised the Travel Advisory Level to Level 4: Do Not Travel . This upgrade reflects the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Level 4 Health Travel Notice indicating that there is a …
Read More» Alert: Suspension of Automatic Visa Extension for Travelers in Vietnam (January 10, 2022) Location: Vietnam Event: Starting January 15, Vietnam Immigration Department will cease the “automatic extension of stay” policy for foreign nationals who entered Vietnam with a visa exemption certificate, e-visa, or tourist visa on or after March 1, 2020. Individuals in this qualifying group …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens December 17, 2021 Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge fee will increase by $20. For all minor passport applicants who use Form DS-11, the new fee is $135 (3,240,000 VND). For adults renewing their passports using Form DS-82, the new fee is $130 (3,120,000 VND). For …
Read More» Location: Central Vietnam, between Khanh Hoa and Thua Thien-Hue provinces Event: Typhoon Rai is expected to impact the coast of Vietnam on Monday and Tuesday, December 20 and 21, between Khanh Hoa and Thua Thien-Hue provinces. The current forecast shows the storm grazing the coast of Vietnam before tracking north. Coastal areas between Khanh Hoa and Thua …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens:New COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Policy forAir Travel to the United States(December 3, 2021) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated COVID-19 testing requirements for all air passengers traveling to the United States aboard planes departing their foreign destination at or after 12:01 AM Eastern Time on December 6, 2021. Under …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens December 01, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City are conducting an annual verification of STEP enrollments. Please log in to your STEP account to verify that your profile, phone numbers, email address, travel dates, and location in Vietnam are up-to-date. If …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens in Vietnam November 30, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has revised regulations for the import of dogs into the United States. Effective December 1, 2021, all dogs that have been in Vietnam in the past 6 months must enter at an approved port of entry. Dogs vaccinated in the United …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens October 29, 2021 Vaccination Registration in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang Ho Chi Minh City and Danang officials announced campaigns to vaccinate foreigners, including U.S. citizens. Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City officials request that foreigners requiring a first or second COVID-19 vaccination dose register …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: New COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Policy for Air Travel to the United States (October 27, 2021) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a new order for all air passengers traveling to the United States aboard planes departing their foreign destination at or after 12:01 AM Eastern Time on November …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens October 25, 2021 The Government of Vietnam issued a new resolution ( Resolution 128 ) that divides the country into different zones based on the assessed risk level for contracting COVID-19. Level 1 (green) is low risk. Level 4 (red) is extremely high risk. The map of zones is updated …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City alert U.S. citizens to Typhoon Kompasu, which is expected to make landfall on Thursday, October 14, between Thanh Hoa and Quang Binh provinces. Meteorologists expect the storm to weaken upon landfall. The current strength of the storm is estimated at winds between 60-70 mph. …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens October 8, 2021 Khanh Hoa provincial authorities announced that COVID-19 vaccinations for foreigners, including U.S. citizens, will be available on Friday October 10, 2021 beginning at 8:00am at 26 Hoang Hoa Tham, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang City. This vaccination drive is specifically for individuals who have not received …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens October 1, 2021 Ho Chi Minh City authorities announced the gradual reopening and resumption of activities in Ho Chi Minh City beginning October 1, 2021. Restrictions on inter-provincial travel remain and vary depending on location. U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local news outlets and observe changes in local behavior as well as to consult …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens September 16, 2021 Hanoi authorities announced they have opened two sites especially for foreigners to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Vaccinations for foreigners will be offered beginning at 8am on September 16 until 5pm or as supplies last. The two locations are at My Dinh Stadium in Nam Tu …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens September 15, 2021 Ho Chi Minh City authorities announced the extension of the current COVID-19 movement restrictions until at least October 1, 2021. Ho Chi Minh City authorities also announced a hotline that can be used for COVID-19 related assistance. The hotline number is 1022, extension 2. In …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens September 10, 2021 Ho Chi Minh City authorities have created a registration portal for foreigners, including U.S. citizens, to register for their first or second COVID-19 vaccination. Local authorities request foreign residents, including U.S. citizens, that are not yet fully vaccinated register via this portal before September 15. …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens September 8, 2021 Hanoi authorities announced a new “zone” system beginning on September 6, 2021. The city is divided into three (3) zones, and travel is restricted between zones. For residents in Zone 1 (Red Zone), Directive 16 continues to apply. Here is more information about the zones in …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens September 7, 2021 Ho Chi Minh City authorities announced the extension of the current military-enforced lockdown until at least September 15. Ho Chi Minh City authorities also announced the reopening of the city will be segmented and phased. In the coming weeks conditions will vary throughout different …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens August 31, 2021 Ho Chi Minh City remains under a militarily enforced lockdown. On August 30, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) implemented a traveler registration requirement for anyone travelling in Ho Chi Minh City. Per MPS guidance, the form should be filled out each time a traveler …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens August 27, 2021 Authorities in Da Nang city extended the strict lockdown under Directive 16 from August 26 to September 3. Da Nang authorities established a hotline for foreigners, including U.S. citizens, in Da Nang to use. Per the People’s Committee in Da Nang, U.S. citizens should monitor Da Nang’s English-language portal here for substantive COVID-19 …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens August 25, 2021 The militarily enforced lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to continue until at least September 6. During this time the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City recommends the following: Stay appraised of local news sources for upcoming changes. Ho Chi Minh City …
Read More» August 23, 2021 On August 21, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City announced a full lockdown of the city from August 23 to September 6. This lockdown is facilitated by the military and is severely restricting people’s ability to travel within Ho Chi Minh City. Our local Mission personnel are not free to …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens August 21, 2021 Media reports indicate Vietnamese authorities are preparing to further restrict people’s ability to travel, leave their home, and transit throughout Ho Chi Minh City for the next two weeks in an effort to contain the COVID-19 virus. A formal declaration regarding the specific parameters of this containment initiative is expected to be released …
Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens August 10, 2022 Due to increasing COVID-19 case numbers, the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its Travel Health Notice for Vietnam to Level 3: COVID-19 High. The previous Travel Health Notice for Vietnam was Level 2: COVID-19 Moderate. The travel notice can be viewed here. The following is …
Read More» Hanoi began their largest ever COVID-19 vaccination campaign on July 28. The campaign aims to vaccinate 5.1 million capital-city residents from July 2021 to April 2022. Vaccinations will be made available to anyone 18 and older regardless of nationality. Those who register on the vaccine portal will be divided into 10 priority groups and will receive the vaccine free of …
Read More» On July 30 Ho Chi Minh City authorities announced efforts to vaccinate 70% of Ho Chi Minh City’s 18 and older population before the end of August. Vaccinations are to be made available to anyone 18 and older regardless of nationality. While this is part of a larger national campaign, it is being operationally organized at the ward level by local authorities. Different wards may use different methods for registration: via online forms including the national portal, by residential complex, or even …
Read More» The Government of Vietnam continues to combat the COVID-19 outbreak and are imposing varying restrictions, lockdowns, and quarantines to keep their country safe. Local authorities may require COVID-19 positive individuals, including U.S. citizens, to quarantine at designated facilities. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam do not have jurisdiction over local health authorities and cannot stop imposed quarantines. These …
Read More» Location: Vietnam The Hanoi People’s Committee announced that starting July 19, non-essential services will be temporarily suspended and asked that residents stay home, avoid public gatherings of over five people, and continue social distancing. Hanoi residents and visitors should only go out to buy food and medicine, seek medical attention, or work at locations identified as …
Read More» Per media reports, the Vietnamese government has ordered the implementation of Directive 16 in the southern provinces of Vietnam no later than midnight, July 19. Directive 16 mandates closures of non-essential businesses, restaurants, bans public gatherings, and severely limits transportation services. Please note that any provincial or municipal government may apply additional measures. The impacted …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: New COVID-19 Restrictions for HCMC and Elsewhere, Limited Consular Services Ho Chi Minh City: On July 9, 2021, Vietnamese authorities implemented Directive 16 in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas for 15 days. This directive requires many types of businesses that had been able to operate under the previous directives …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – Increased Criminal Activity Reported in Hanoi (June 24, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: Increased Criminal Activity Reported in Hanoi Hanoi City Police report that street crime is increasing. Criminals on motorcycles are snatching bags and valuables from people walking and riding motorbikes …
Read More» The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that beginning July 14, 2021, there will be a temporary suspension prohibiting the entry of dogs into the United States arriving from Vietnam. On an extremely limited basis, the CDC has the authority to issue advance written approval—a CDC Dog Import Permit—to bring a dog into …
Read More» In accordance with Ho Chi Minh City authorities’ Directive 10, the Consular Section will be closed for all routine services until further notice. Those seeking emergency services from our American Citizen Services Unit should contact us here . Those with questions about immigrant visas should contact us here. Those requiring nonimmigrant visas for emergency travel or who …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (June 15, 2021) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City advise U.S. citizens that Vietnam Airlines is offering a direct flight to the United States from Hanoi to Washington Dulles Airport, in Dulles, Virginia …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will be closed for routine Consular services at least until June 11, 2021. All consular appointments including visa interviews, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) interviews, passport renewals, and notary services are cancelled and will require rescheduling. U.S. citizens may request an emergency American Citizen Service …
Read More» Due to heightened risk of COVID-19 in Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government is increasing restrictions on movement and calling for heightened vigilance. In Ho Chi Minh City, local authorities continue to implement restrictions on public gatherings, restaurants, bars, barbershops, and service-oriented businesses in response to increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections. The COVID-19 outbreak is a …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – Self-Quarantine for Recent Travelers to Da Nang (May 17, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: Self-Quarantine for Recent Travelers to Da Nang On May 14, the Hanoi Department of Health issued a directive that requests anyone in Hanoi who traveled to Da Nang from May …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – COVID-19 Update (May 7, 2021) Location: Vietnam Due to heightened risk of COVID-19 in Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government is increasing restrictions on movement and calling for increased vigilance. Starting May 5, the Government of Vietnam instituted a 21-day quarantine period. Please see …
Read More» Given the current COVID-19 situation in Vietnam, the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will limit the number of applicants and customers allowed to enter the U.S. Consulate General. As a result, several American Citizen Services (ACS), Immigrant Visas (IV), and Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV) appointments will be canceled. Impacted …
Read More» Typhoon Season and Storm Preparedness – U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City (May 6, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: Typhoon Season and Storm Preparedness in Vietnam The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City alert U.S. citizens to the risk of severe storms and typhoons that occur in …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – COVID-19 Safety Reminders (April 28, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Vietnam and other locations worldwide. The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 in Vietnam …
Read More» Vietnam Travel Advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, April 20, 2021 Exercise increased caution in Vietnam due to COVID-19. Read the Department of States COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Vietnam for COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in the country. Commercial transportation to/from Vietnam is …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – Rise in Attacks on Foreign Women (March 1, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi alerts U.S. citizens to the rise in attacks against foreign women in Hanoi. Hanoi police are currently investigating attacks on foreign women around the Tay …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – COVID-19-related Death in Hanoi (February 14, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: COVID-19-related Death in Hanoi Vietnamese news is reporting the death of a Japanese citizen who tested positive for COVID-19 in Tay Ho, Hanoi. The Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC) has listed the below …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – Reports of Extended Quarantine Beyond Fourteen Days (February 9, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City have received reports of Vietnamese authorities extending quarantine periods for Vietnamese and foreign citizens by up to one or two …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi – Allegations of Inappropriate Touching in Hanoi’s Tay Ho Area (February 9, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy Hanoi received reports of women being inappropriately touched by a team of two young men on a motorcycle, with the incidents happening as the men drove past at low speed. Both young men …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – Rise in COVID-19 Cases and Provincial Restrictions (January 28, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: On January 28, Vietnam confirmed 82 new cases of COVID-19 community transmission in Hai Duong and Quang Ninh, which prompted transportation restrictions and social distancing measures in these provinces. Quang …
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The ACS Monthly Newsletter is available to read at the following link: February 2021 Issue (PDF 1MB) The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City are sending this monthly newsletter via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) as a public service to U.S. citizens in Vietnam. If you are departing Vietnam after a …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – Rise in Crime Around Tet Holiday (January 20, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City remind U.S. citizens that there is typically a rise in crime around the Tet holiday season. Petty theft, purse/phone snatching, and …
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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City – U.S. COVID-19 Testing Requirements (January 19, 2021) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral …
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Location: Vietnam Event: Peace Corps in Vietnam Dear U.S. Citizens in Vietnam, Peace Corps is honored to be invited by the Vietnamese government to begin a Peace Corps program in Vietnam. As we begin this work, we are interested in building a community of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and former Peace Corps staff …
Read More» The ACS Monthly Newsletter is available to read at the following link: January 2021 Issue (PDF 1MB) The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City are sending this monthly newsletter via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) as a public service to U.S. citizens in Vietnam. If you are departing Vietnam after a …
Read More» PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE EMBASSY OR CONSULATE GENERAL IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS. Please use the following channels to reschedule your appointments: American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit: Please see the ACS Appointment System here . Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit: Applicants should reschedule their appointments here . Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit: Please reschedule your appointment here . Diplomatic/Official and No-fee …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (November 30, 2020) Location: Ho Chi Minh City Event: New COVID-19 Case in Ho Chi Minh City On November 30, the Vietnamese government confirmed its first case of COVID-19 community transmission in Ho Chi Minh City after 87 days. Multiple individuals are currently being …
Read More» U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City (November 29, 2020) Location: Hanoi Event: Unexploded Legacy Ordinance in Truc Bach Ward, Hanoi Local media report an unexploded war-era bomb was unearthed at a construction site at 15 Cua Bac Street, Truc Bach Ward, near the Cua Bac – Pham Hong Thai intersection, and …
Read More» The ACS Monthly Newsletter is available to read at the following link: December 2020 Issue (PDF 795KB) The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City are sending this monthly newsletter via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) as a public service to U.S. citizens in Vietnam. If you are departing Vietnam after a …
Read More» Officials from the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit in Ho Chi Minh City will offer consular services in Da Nang on November 24, 2020. A consular officer will be available on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Da Nang Business Center, 50 Bach Dang, Hai Chau 1, Hai Chau, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City (October 26, 2020) Location: Central Mainland Provinces Event: Typhoon Molave and Storm Season Preparedness in Vietnam The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City alert U.S. citizens to Typhone Molave, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, October 28th between …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (October 1, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced an automatic extension of temporary stay for foreigners in certain qualifying groups with plans to depart Vietnam. U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals who entered Vietnam with …
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If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City (September 18, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City remind U.S. citizens that sexual assault occurs in Vietnam. While uncommon, the U.S. Embassy has received reports of individuals being sexually assaulted by drivers …
Read More» U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate Vietnam (September 17, 2020) Location: Central Provinces Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien – Hue, and Danang City Event: Typhoon Noul will land in the central provinces as early as 9 a.m. local time on Friday, September 18, 2020. The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City alert U.S. citizens to Tropical …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (September 3, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City advise U.S. citizens that Vietnam Airlines is offering two direct flights to the United States from Hanoi to Houston, TX (IAH) on September 18 …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (September 1, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced an automatic extension of temporary stay for foreigners in certain qualifying groups with plans to depart Vietnam: U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals who entered Vietnam with …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City advise U.S. citizens that the Da Nang government is collecting contact information of individuals who wish to leave Da Nang for other cities in Vietnam. Interested U.S. citizens may register their information here or by calling the Hotline (236) 1022 and awaiting further instructions from the local …
Read More» Direct Vietnam Airlines Flight from Hanoi to Houston, TX – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (August 20, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City advise U.S. citizens that Vietnam Airlines is offering a direct flight to the United …
Read More» Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: U.S. citizens are advised that Government of Vietnam regulations regarding quarantine and travel restrictions in all parts of Vietnam can change with little notice. U.S. citizens who choose to remain in Vietnam may have their movements limited due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions. Additionally, U.S. citizens considered at risk or …
Read More» Mandated Face Coverings in Public: U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (August 10, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: Both the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s committee have issued directives requiring people to wear face coverings in public. A monetary fine may be …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (July 17, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City advise U.S. citizens that Vietnam Airlines is offering four upcoming direct flights to the United States. Please note that these flights …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City strongly caution against sending money to individuals whom you have not met in person. Avoiding Online Scams Periodically, the American Citizen Services (ACS) units at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City receive inquiries from people who have been …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam (June 11, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: Hoan Kiem District Police announced that a local man has been appearing at the gates of public schools during release time. Police say the man has, “the intention to lure school children, mainly young boys. Regularly he has asked them to ride on …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May 29, 2020) Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City advise U.S. citizens that Vietnam Airlines is offering a direct flight from Hanoi to San Francisco (SFO) on June 7. The flight is …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May 28, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is an update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. Important Information for U.S. Citizens: On May …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May 26, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is an update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. Important Information for U.S. Citizens: After a period …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May 19, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is an update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. Important Information for U.S. Citizens: On May 18, …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May 15, 2020) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City are providing U.S. citizens with information during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. As of May 15, Vietnam has reported 312 confirmed cases of …
Read More» Location: Vietnam Important Information for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City advise U.S. citizens that Vietnam Airlines is offering a direct flight from Hanoi to Washington-Dulles (IAD) on May 15. This flight was previously scheduled for May 10 and has been moved to May 15. This flight is only available …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May 5, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is an update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May 4, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. Daily …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 29, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is an update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. Daily COVID-19 …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 28, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is an update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. Daily COVID-19 …
Read More» IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN HO CHI MINH CITY: After the Health and Travel Alert below was sent to U.S. citizens, Ho Chi Minh City decided to allow certain means of transportation to operate again, including taxis, contract cars (under 9 seats), and ride-hailing services. Most passenger buses are also allowed with certain restrictions …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 17, 2020) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City are providing U.S. citizens with information during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. As of April 17, Vietnam has reported 268 confirmed cases …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 16, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 14, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) …
Read More» Update on COVID-19 Checkpoints and Testing in Ho Chi Minh City (April 10, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. Daily COVID-19 Numbers: As of April …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 10, 2020) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City are providing U.S. citizens with daily information during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Vietnam. As of April 10, Vietnam has reported 255 …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 9, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in …
Read More» UPDATE:The Embassies of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in Vietnam have secured an additional commercial flight to LONDON with Vietnam Airlines which is now open to citizens of all nationalities interested in departing from Vietnam and Cambodia. This is a commercial flight by Vietnam Airlines scheduled to depart from HANOI on Tuesday, April 14, at 2:20 …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 7, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam. …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 6, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens in remaining informed during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (April 3, 2020) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City are providing U.S. citizens with daily information about the outbreak of COVID-19 in Vietnam. As of April 3, Vietnam has reported 233 confirmed …
Read More» Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens monitor information during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam. Daily COVID-19 Numbers: As of April 1, Vietnam has reported 212 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders since the virus …
Read More» Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to provide U.S. citizens with information during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam. Daily COVID-19 Update: As of March 31, Vietnam has reported 204 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders since the virus …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 31, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to assist U.S. citizens monitor information during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam. …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 30, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City to provide U.S. citizens with information during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam. …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 27, 2020) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City are providing U.S. citizens with daily information about the outbreak of COVID-19 in Vietnam. As of March 27, Vietnam has …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 26, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh to assist U.S. citizens monitor information during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam. Daily …
Read More» Daily Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 26, 2020) Location: Vietnam This is a daily update from the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh to assist U.S. citizens monitor information during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam. Daily …
Read More» Location: Vietnam As of 00:00 on Sunday, March 22, the Vietnamese government is suspending entry to all foreigners, including people with a Vietnamese visa exemption certificate. For further details, please see the Vietnamese government’s website here . Foreigners, including Americans, arriving in Vietnam after midnight Vietnam time (Saturday to Sunday) will be made to return to their point of …
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Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 20, 2020) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City advise all U.S. citizens that the Global Level 4 Health Advisory applies to, and includes, Vietnam. On March 19, …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 18, 2020) Location: Vietnam The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City advise all U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Vietnam that the number of commercial flights departing Vietnam is rapidly decreasing. …
Read More» Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (March 17, 2020) Location: Vietnam Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Government of Vietnam has implemented enhanced screening to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in …
Read More» Location: Vietnam The Vietnamese government announced that, starting at 12 p.m. (noon) on March 15, travelers from the 26 Schengen countries and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or those who have visited or transited through these countries within the 14 days preceding their expected entry into Vietnam, will not be issued …
Read More» Did you know that U.S. Mission Vietnam has a webpage devoted to information on the novel (new) coronavirus, also known as COVID-19? Check here for Vietnam-specific updates, including local resources and travel information.
Read More» The U.S. Mission in Vietnam has received several inquiries about the outbreak of COVID-19, also known as novel Coronavirus, in the region. Important questions include the impact of COVID-19 on Vietnam and the advisability of travel through China or to/from the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City Do not travel to China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. On January 30, the World Health Organization has determined the rapidly spreading outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam (January 25, 2020) Location: Vietnam Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Notice recommending against all nonessential travel to Wuhan, China, due to an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus, which can be spread from person to person. Symptoms …
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Heightened tension in the Middle East may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Suggested Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists Review your personal security …
Read More» VietPride Event Canceled On Friday afternoon, September 13, the Vietnamese External Relations Office (ERO) in Ho Chi Minh City informed the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City that the organizers of the VietPride gathering, scheduled to take place 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, had not applied for the necessary …
Read More» Location: Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean Event: Tropical Cyclone Season in the South Pacific Ocean begins November 1, 2018 and ends on April 30, 2019, however a tropical cyclone could form at any time between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019 and typhoon activity has already begun. If you are a U.S. Citizen traveling …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam Message for U.S. Citizens Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam (September 14, 2018) Location: Northern Vietnam; possible heavy rainfall, extremely high winds, and possible flooding. Event: Typhoon Mangkhut is expected to make landfall in the Northern region of Vietnam on September 17-18. Heavy rainfall with flooding is expected for the …
Read More» The US government is aware of protests that occurred last weekend throughout Vietnam. The U.S. Embassy wishes to take this opportunity to remind American citizens in Vietnam that protests can happen spontaneously and quickly turn violent. It is recommended citizens do the following : Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Hanoi cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Doksuri is expected to make landfall over northern Vietnam on Friday, September 15. The U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts that the storm will strengthen slightly as it approaches land before rapidly weakening as it passes over northern Vietnam, northern Laos, and northern Burma by …
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