The monthly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City.
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By vnmission | 1 March, 2019 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
The monthly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City.
February 2019 issue (PDF 1.6 MB) PDF files require the Adobe Reader,
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By vnmission | 18 January, 2019 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Mission Vietnam’s Consular offices will be closed for the “Tet” Lunar New Year holiday: Monday, February 4, 2019, through Friday, February 8, 2019. We will resume normal operations on Monday, February 11, 2019. Please note that answers to the most common questions and inquiries can be found on
our website or
the Department of State’s website . We apologize for any ...
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By vnmission | 10 January, 2019 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The monthly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City.
January 2019 issue (PDF 1.3 MB) PDF files require the Adobe Reader,
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By vnmission | 4 January, 2019 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
At this time the Consular Section remains open for scheduled American Citizen Services, immigrant visa (IV), and nonimmigrant visa (NIV) appointments, as well as for emergency services for American citizens. If you have an appointment, please appear as scheduled. We will post any changes to the Consular Section’s operating status on this page. Please ...
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By vnmission | 26 December, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The Consular Sections of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will be closed to the public on Monday, December 24, 2018 in observance of the Christmas Eve and on Monday, December 31, 2018 in observance of the New Year’s Day. Please visit our
Consular Calendar for a ...
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By vnmission | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The Consular Sections of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will be closed to the public on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 to observe a national day of mourning for the late President George H. W. Bush. Our offices will resume normal operations on Thursday, December 6. ...
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By vnmission | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
The monthly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City.
December 2018 issue (PDF 1.3 MB) PDF files require the Adobe Reader,
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By vnmission | 30 November, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
The monthly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City.
November 2018 issue (PDF 1.25 MB) PDF files require the Adobe Reader,
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By vnmission | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Are you a U.S. citizen living in abroad? Are you hoping to vote on November 6th in the federal election? No problem! The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) and the network of U.S Embassies/Consulates around the world can help you. Request or mail your ballot for FREE at the “Let’s Vote 2018 Party” at the ...
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By vnmission | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: voting
The monthly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City –
August 2018 issue (PDF 1 MB). (PDF files require the Adobe Reader,
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By vnmission | 9 August, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
The monthly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City –
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By vnmission | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
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 ...
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By vnmission | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The monthly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City –
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By vnmission | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Mission Vietnam’s Consular offices will be closed for the “Tet” holidays: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 through Tuesday, February 20, 2018 The Consular offices will re-open on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. To ensure sufficient time to process services for U.S. citizens, especially processing and returning passports before Tet, we ask that you please follow the ...
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By vnmission | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
You may obtain a Vietnamese visa in three ways: (1) in advance from a Vietnamese consulate or Embassy; (2) a Vietnamese single-entry e-visa at the website of
Vietnam Immigration Department (please view our
E-visa Application Steps for more instructions); (3) or you may obtain a written approval letter for a visa upon arrival. To obtain a written approval letter, you must ...
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By vnmission | 7 August, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Vietnamese visa
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (
NOAA ) expects five to eight tropical cyclones to affect the central Pacific this season. If you are a U.S. Citizen traveling or residing in Vietnam, you may enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (
STEP ) to receive safety messages and other travel information. During the approach of ...
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By vnmission | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, East Asia & Pacific, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: typhoon season
Ambassador Osius lent a hand to American citizens while visiting Ho Chi Minh City last week. The U.S. Consulate helps more than 100 U.S. citizens in Vietnam every day. The U.S. Consulate serves American citizens in Vietnam by responding to emergencies, reporting births of newborn Americans, notarizing documents, and assisting Americans in need. For more ...
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By vnmission | 3 April, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: U.S. Citizen Services
