American Embassy in Ho chi Ming, Vietnam

American citizens Traveling to Vietnam or residing there require many information to be aware of residence in Vietnam as well as Vietnamese citizens willing to travel to united states either temporarily or permanently . The United States consulate office in Ho chi Ming provides useful information for both of them.

American citizens can make use of their consulate department to perform many services as birth registering, issuing social security numbers and passports for newly born, registering citizens’ stay in Vietnam, reporting death of American citizens, finding useful information about their safety during their stay in the Vietnamese territory.
Passport services citizens can Report stolen passports and replacing it, citizens can also renew their passport or even issue a new one through the consulate office.
Also the American citizen department of the consulate office gives very useful guide to Americans intending to marry in Vietnam. If your partner is not American or not holding a green card, he/ she would need a visa to enter the United States
Medical care information can be accessed from the American citizen department of the consulate during working hours; you will find a list of doctors / hospitals / medical centers with English speaking staff, addresses, and phone numbers
Law firms in Vietnam.
Vietnamese law firms list can be found in the consulate during the working hours
Child adoption
As child adoption undergoes certain regulation, person willing to adopt a child from Vietnam should check it out with the embassy first.

Visas for the United States
Immigrant visas can be issued under many categories immediate relative, fiancé (e) and diversity lottery visa
Each category has its own regulation which should be fulfilled to apply for this type especially the diversity lottery visa which has changeable information every year
The non immigrant visa can also be issued under many categories as athletes/artists, tourism, study, employment, crew member, exchange visitors, media, student etc...
Documentation and forms
Every type has its own forms supplied by the embassy and documents to be presented by the applicant during his interview with the officer
The fees for non immigrant visa is 131 $ us dollars non refundable

Visa waiver program

Some applicants who intend to visit United States for less than 90 days and meet certain qualifications may not need a visa and more information about this program can be gained through the embassy

Embassy Holiday List 2008