News & guides on Vietnamese paperwork
Tips and real-world experience on passports, visas, and consular procedures for Vietnamese in the U.S.
How to Renew a Vietnamese Passport in the U.S. — Fast and Simple
A guide to renewing (replacing) your Vietnamese passport while living in the U.S.: the documents you need, processing time, and how to do it as an all-in-one service delivered to your door across all 50 states.
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What Is Consular Legalization? A Guide for Vietnamese in the U.S.
What consular legalization is, when you need it, and the process for legalizing U.S. documents so they're recognized in Vietnam — explained simply for Vietnamese living in the U.S.
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5-Year Visa Exemption for People of Vietnamese Origin: Eligibility and Benefits
A 5-year visa exemption lets people of Vietnamese origin and their family enter and leave Vietnam multiple times, staying up to 180 days per visit. Eligibility, benefits, and how to apply from the U.S.
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Vietnamese Visa & Passport Services in the U.S.: Online, Delivered to Your Door
Get Vietnamese visas, passports, and documents right here in the U.S. without leaving home: a full-service solution, 2–4 day processing, and free overnight delivery to all 50 states.
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5 Mistakes That Get U.S. Document Consular Legalization Rejected
Many people lose weeks over small mistakes when legalizing U.S. documents. Here are the 5 most common errors — and how to do each step in the right order so your file isn't rejected.
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Legalizing U.S. Documents Before You Return to Vietnam
The 3-step process for consular legalization of U.S.-issued documents so they're recognized in Vietnam: notarization, certification, and legalization at a Vietnamese representative office.
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Vietnamese Passport & Birth Certificate for Children Born in the U.S.
A guide to getting a Vietnamese passport and registering a Vietnamese birth certificate for a child born in the U.S.: documents to prepare, the full online service, and delivery to your door.
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Why Doesn't the New Vietnamese Passport Have a Signature or Seal?
The new Vietnamese passport (issued since 2022) no longer has a handwritten signature or red seal. Here's why, the new security features, and why the passport is still fully legally valid.
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