The United States of America maintains one Embassy and one Consulate General in Vietnam to support U.S. citizens, promote bilateral relations, and facilitate travel and commerce.
U.S. Embassy in Hanoi
| Category | Information | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name (English) | Embassy of the United States of America in Hanoi | |
| Name (Vietnamese) | Đại sứ quán Hợp chúng quốc Hoa Kỳ tại Hà Nội | |
| Location | The capital city of Vietnam | Located in Hanoi |
| Jurisdiction | Northern Vietnam (from Thừa Thiên Huế Province northward) | Primary hub for political and diplomatic affairs |
| Key Functions | High-level diplomacy, political/economic relations, Visa Services for residents in the North, and consular affairs | |
| Address | 7 Láng Hạ Street, Ba Đình District, Hà Nội, Vietnam | |
| Main Phone | +84-24-3850-5000 | |
| Emergency Contact | Dial the Main Phone Number (for U.S. citizen emergencies 24/7) | For U.S. citizens only |
| Public Service Hours | Monday – Friday (Hours vary by department; typically mornings for non-immigrant visas and afternoons for appointments) | (Check website before visiting) |
U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City
| Category | Information | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name (English) | U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Name (Vietnamese) | Tổng Lãnh sự quán Hợp chúng quốc Hoa Kỳ tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh | |
| Location | Vietnam's economic hub | Located in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) |
| Jurisdiction | Southern Vietnam (from Đà Nẵng and southward) | Handles a large volume of consular services |
| Key Functions | Immigrant Visa Processing, U.S. citizen services, regional trade, and cultural exchanges | |
| Address | 4 Lê Duẩn, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1, TP. Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam | |
| Main Phone | +84-28-3520-4200 | |
| Emergency Contact | +84-28-3520-4200 (Follow prompts for U.S. citizen emergencies 24/7) | For U.S. citizens only |
| Public Service Hours | Monday – Friday (Appointments required for most U.S. citizen services) | (Check website before visiting) |
📌 Important Notice for U.S. Citizens in Vietnam
Emergency Assistance (24/7):
In case of emergencies (arrests, deaths, serious injuries), U.S. citizens should contact the Consular Section of the nearest U.S. mission using the emergency numbers listed above.
Holidays:
U.S. Missions observe both U.S. Federal Holidays and major Vietnamese Holidays (Tết, Reunification Day, etc.). Please check the official Mission website for a list of closure dates before planning your visit.
Consular Services:
Services such as passport renewal, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), notary services, and visa interviews require prior online appointments. Walk-ins are generally not accepted.
Jurisdiction Clarity:
Citizens residing or traveling in the North (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, etc.) should contact the Embassy in Hanoi.
Citizens in the Central (Da Nang, Hội An) and Southern regions (HCMC, Cần Thơ) should contact the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. (Note: Da Nang is under the HCMC Consulate’s jurisdiction for most consular matters).