INSTRUCTIONS ON VISA APPLICATION TO VIETNAM

1. General information

A VISA to Vietnamese can be applied in person and by mail at the Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco up to six months prior to the date of travel.

If you wish to apply in person, Visa application dossier includes the following:

• The original PASSPORT.
• one completed Visa application form
• one 2"x2" passport-size photograph stapled or glued firmly to the application form.
• Visa fee: please bring cash on hand for your convenience.

2. Diplomatic and official visas
 

• Diplomatic and official visas will be granted GRATIS unless otherwise agreed upon between Vietnam and the applicant's country.
• In addition to the documents specified above, the applicant must submit a Note verbal or an official letter from the concerned agencies of the U.S. federal government, foreign embassies or consulates accredited to the U.S., international organizations.
  
  3. Business visas
   
• In addition to the documents specified in (1), applicant must obtain approval through sponsor in Vietnam. The Consulate General  will issue visa(s) only upon approval by Authorities in Vietnam.
  
  4. Processing Schedule
   
• Two business days are required to process visa applications. Please do not make telephone status inquiries prior to these deadline. Please remember to note down your passport number and inform the Consular section that number when you call to check visa status.
   

For further information, please contact the Visa Section of the Consulate General:

Consulate General of Vietnam

1700 California Street, Suite 430

San Francisco, CA94109

Phone: (415)822-1707

Fax: (415)922-1848 or (415)922-1757

Visa reception windows open from 8.30 AM to 12.00 PM. Phone calls are picked up and mails are received  from 9.00 AM to 12.30 PM and from 2.30 PM to 5.00 PM (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday. Please note that the Consulate General is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and certain U.S. and Vietnamese holidays.

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* The Consulate General can also return issued visas to applicants by other mailing services, such as UPS, DHL, or Airbone Express...However, please note when these alternate mailing services are used, the applicant or the recipient must provide appropriate mailing labels, account numbers. The Consulate General will not be responsible for any delays resulting from the carrier's transport and misrouted package because of insufficient postage and missing authorized account numbers.