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Vietnamese Embassy & Consulates in the United States

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general

Vietnam is represented in the United States by 4 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C., 2 consulates general in Houston and San Francisco and 1 other office. US citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Vietnamese Embassy in Washington D.C.

Vietnam has its embassy in Washington D.C., the capital; the address on record is 1233 20th St NW, Ste 400, Washington, DC 20036. The head of mission on record is Nguyễn Quốc Dũng. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Vietnamese consulates in the United States

Vietnam also has 2 consulates general in Houston and San Francisco; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Vietnam visa for US citizens

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US citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Vietnam, not at the Vietnamese embassy.

The United States’ missions in Vietnam

Missions of the United States in Vietnam (2)

In return, the United States has 2 missions in Vietnam, including its embassy in Hanoi.

Good to know

Vietnam in the United States

Worldwide, Vietnam has 107 missions in 76 countries; 4 of them are in the United States.

Travel to the United States for Vietnamese citizens

Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. In the United States, Vietnamese citizens can turn to the Vietnamese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Vietnamese missions in the United States are closed

Vietnamese missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Vietnam, such as New Year's Day (Tết dương lịch) on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Vietnamese embassy in the United States?

The Vietnamese embassy is in Washington D.C., at 1233 20th St NW, Ste 400, Washington, DC 20036.

Does Vietnam have consulates in the United States?

Yes, Vietnam has 2 consulates general in Houston and San Francisco.

Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

US citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United States?

The United States requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Does the United States have an embassy in Vietnam?

Yes, the United States has its embassy in Hanoi, along with 1 other mission in Vietnam.