Message to U.S. Citizens Consular Community Hour April 26, 2023 Calling all U.S. citizens in Ha Long! Bring your questions–we have answers! Come stop by the Consular Community Hour at Vivino Bar, Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel, 12 Ha Long Street, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh on Wednesday, April 26 from 5:00 p.m. to …
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Message to U.S. Citizens: Consular Services Events in Ho Chi Minh City (D1) & Da Nang March 23 & 24, 2023 The U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City would like to announce two upcoming community events – one in Ho Chi Minh City and one in Da Nang. Ho Chi Minh City Come …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam’s consular offices will be closed for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday: Friday, January 20 – Thursday, January 26, 2023 We will resume normal operations on Friday, January 27, 2023. 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 inconvenience and wish you …
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Message to U.S. Citizens Limited Consular Services Event in Da Nang December 22, 2022 Calling all U.S. citizens in Da Nang — representatives from the American Citizen Services unit of the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will be in your city! Come to the Acceptance Event at Pizza 4Ps Indochina, 74 Bach Dang, Da Nang on Thursday, …
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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 …
Read More» 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» 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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The quarterly newsletter of the American Citizen Services Units of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City. · April-May-June 2022 issue (PDF 1.7 MB) PDF files require the Adobe Reader, download it free.
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
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U.S. Mission Vietnam’s consular offices will be closed for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday: Monday, January 31 – Friday, February 4, 2022 We will resume normal operations on Monday, February 7, 2022. 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 inconvenience and wish you …
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» Happy Juneteenth! Today, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, which commemorates the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States with a federal holiday. The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will therefore be closed today for routine Consular services and will reopen …
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 …
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Presidential Proclamation (P.P.) 10014, entitled “Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak,” was rescinded on February 24, 2021. Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants Not Yet Interviewed: If you had been scheduled for an immigrant visa interview at …
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 …
Read More» 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» U.S. Mission Vietnam’s consular offices will be closed for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday: Wednesday, February 10 – Tuesday, February 16, 2021 We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. 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 inconvenience and wish you 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 …
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The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in HCMC, including the Consular Sections, will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 for New Year’s Day. On behalf of Mission Vietnam, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year!
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» 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 Thursday, December 24, 2020 and Friday, December 25, 2020 in observance of Christmas. If you had an appointment for a visa interview or American Citizen Services for December 24 …
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» The ACS Monthly Newsletter is available to read at the following link: November 2020 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 …
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» The ACS Monthly Newsletter is available to read at the following link: October 2020 Issue (PDF 1.34MB) 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 …
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» The ACS Monthly Newsletter is available to read at the following link: September 2020 Issue (PDF 1.34MB) 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 …
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» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (August 10, 2020) Voting information and Updates In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens must register with their local election office in their state of voting residence and request an absentee ballot. …
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Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Hanoi and U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (June 24, 2020) July 4th Voting Message Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens …
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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. …
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Read More» U.S. Mission Vietnam’s Consular offices will be closed for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday: Thursday, January 23, 2020, through Wednesday, January 29, 2020. We will resume normal operations on Thursday, January 30, 2020. 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 …
Read More» 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 Tuesday, December 24, 2019 and Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in observance of Christmas. If you had an appointment for a visa interview or American Citizen Services for December 24 …
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Read More» 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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Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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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, download it free .
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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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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 …
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Read More» 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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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 …
Read More» 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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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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