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US Embassy & Consulates in Vietnam

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

In Vietnam, the United States has an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.

Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Vietnam

Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Vietnam

US Embassy in Hanoi

At Phố Láng Hạ 7, 10265 Hà Nội, the US embassy represents the United States towards Vietnam. Its phone number and website are on its page.

US consulates in Vietnam

The United States also has a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

United States visa for Vietnamese citizens

VietnamUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Vietnam

United StatesVietnam e-Visa Vietnam visa for citizens of the United States

United States visa requirements for citizens of Vietnam

  • B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
  • Transit (C visa) – brief
  • Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
  • Fee: US$185
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applicants in Vietnam turn to the US embassy in Hanoi or the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Vietnam’s missions in the United States

Missions of Vietnam in the United States (4)

In return, Vietnam has 4 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Vietnam

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in Vietnam.

Travel to Vietnam for US citizens

US citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Vietnam, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When US missions in Vietnam are closed

US missions in Vietnam close on Vietnam’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Tết dương lịch) on Friday 1 January 2027, Reunification Day on Friday 30 April 2027 and Labour Day (Ngày Quốc tế lao động) on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Vietnam?

The US embassy is in Hanoi, at Phố Láng Hạ 7, 10265 Hà Nội.

Does the United States have consulates in Vietnam?

Yes, the United States has a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United States?

Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

US citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Vietnam have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Vietnam has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 3 other missions in the United States.