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Vietnamese Passport Renewal in USA 2026 (Chip Passport, Embassy & Consulates)

Country-specific renewal information, document guidance, fees, processing considerations, and U.S.-based consular submission information.

Consular Authority Info

Official Processing Authority:Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam / Embassy and Consulates of Vietnam in the United States

2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule

Passport Service Type / CircumstanceForeign Mission Tariff Rate (USD)Domestic Reference (VND)Processing Time (DC Embassy)
Standard New Issuance / Routine Reissue$70.00 USD (Statutory Foreign Mission Tariff)200,000 VND3 to 5 business days
Reissue for Lost or Damaged Passport$150.00 USD (Statutory Foreign Mission Tariff)400,000 VNDExtended (verification req.)

• Official Regulations: Fees at overseas missions are charged according to Ministry of Finance regulations (historical statutory tariff: $70 standard / $150 replacement).
• Payment Methods: Debit/Credit card, Money Order, or Cashier's Check payable to EMBASSY OF VIETNAM. Cash and personal checks are strictly not accepted.
• Chip-Passport Biometrics (April 1, 2026): Online declaration at passport.mofa.gov.vn followed by in-person lodgement and fingerprint capture at a Vietnamese consular mission.

🚀 Step-by-Step Application Process

1
Complete Online DeclarationAccess official MOFA portal (passport.mofa.gov.vn) and complete the digital Vietnamese passport application.
2
Prepare Identity & Nationality DocumentsGather your existing passport, Vietnamese Citizen ID (Căn cước công dân) or Birth Certificate, and lawful U.S. status evidence.
3
Obtain 3 Passport PhotographsPrepare 3 recent color photos (2x2 in or 4x6 cm) on a plain white background with neutral facial expression.
4
Visit Consular Office for BiometricsAttend the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate General for in-person application submission, digital photo capture, and fingerprint enrollment.
5
Pay Consular FeePay via Debit/Credit card, Money Order, or Cashier's Check payable to 'EMBASSY OF VIETNAM' (cash and personal checks not accepted).
6
Provide Prepaid Return EnvelopeSupply a secure trackable return courier envelope (USPS Priority/Express, UPS, or FedEx) with tracking number.
7
Consular Review & Chip IssuanceStandard applications are processed within 3 to 5 business days after full submission.
8
Receive New Chip-Enabled PassportReceive your new Vietnamese electronic chip passport with enhanced security features; old booklet is cancelled and returned.

📋 Document Checklist

The following documents are required for this country's renewal application. Confirm specific requirements before submitting originals.

Completed Vietnamese Passport Online Declaration form (via passport.mofa.gov.vn)
Current or expired physical Vietnamese passport (original)
Proof of Vietnamese nationality (Citizen Identity Card / Căn cước công dân, older CMND, Birth Certificate, or Nationality Certificate)
Proof of lawful residence / stay in the USA (Green Card, valid U.S. visa, I-94, I-20, or Employment Authorization Card)
Three (3) recent passport-sized photographs (2x2 inches or 4x6 cm, white background, taken within 6 months, no tinted glasses)
Fee payment via Debit/Credit Card, Money Order, or Cashier's Check payable to 'EMBASSY OF VIETNAM'
Self-addressed prepaid trackable return envelope (USPS, UPS, or FedEx) for mail delivery
Critical Consular Guidelines & Warnings
  • NO FIXED $120–$160 FEE: Official consular fees are charged according to Ministry of Finance regulations; historical foreign-mission rates list $70 standard / $150 replacement.
  • CHIP-ENABLED PASSPORTS (Effective April 1, 2026): Applicants must appear in person at a consular mission for photo and fingerprint biometric enrollment after online declaration.
  • THREE (3) PHOTOGRAPHS REQUIRED: Washington Embassy requires 3 recent identical passport photos (2x2 in or 4x6 cm) on a white background.
  • NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS: Embassy of Vietnam accepts only Debit/Credit cards, Money Orders, and Cashier's Checks.
  • PROCESSING TIME: Routine renewals take 3–5 business days after complete submission; lost passports and background checks take longer.
  • PROOF OF U.S. LEGAL STAY: Valid Green Card, U.S. visa, I-94, I-20, or EAD is mandatory — not limited strictly to Green Cards.
Safe Filing Guidelines

Before submitting a physical passport, keep secure copies of your passport identification page, relevant U.S. immigration documents and any visa pages that you may need for your records.

Use only the payment method, payee name and payment instructions specified by the issuing government's official embassy, consulate or authorized service provider for the particular application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Fees are assessed in accordance with Ministry of Finance regulations. Under the foreign-mission consular fee framework, the standard passport fee is approximately $70.00 USD for a routine renewal/issuance, and $150.00 USD for replacement of a lost or damaged booklet. Additional costs may apply for postal return.

Under the April 1, 2026 chip-enabled passport procedure, applicants must complete an online declaration via passport.mofa.gov.vn and then appear at a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate General for in-person document lodgement, photo capture, and fingerprint biometrics. The issued passport can be returned by mail.

A standard renewal requires: (1) completed online passport declaration, (2) your current or expired Vietnamese passport, (3) proof of Vietnamese nationality (Citizen ID / Căn cước công dân or birth certificate), (4) proof of lawful U.S. residence (Green Card, visa, I-94, I-20), (5) three passport photos, and (6) fee payment.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Washington, DC processes routine passport renewal applications within 3 to 5 business days after receiving complete and compliant documentation. Lost passport cases and files requiring nationality verification take longer. Courier mailing transit is additional.

Yes. From April 1, 2026, Vietnamese diplomatic missions abroad began issuing chip-enabled electronic passports. Applicants must visit the representative office to have digital photographs and fingerprint biometrics captured on-site.

A lost or damaged passport requires a specialized replacement procedure. You must provide a formal loss report, a local U.S. police report (for loss/theft), and original Vietnamese citizenship documents (Căn cước công dân or Birth Certificate) to re-verify identity. Replacement fees are higher ($150.00 USD consular tariff).

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Guide At-A-Glance
Listed Fees$70.00 USD (Statutory Foreign Mission Tariff) (Standard) | Lost/Damaged: $150.00 USD (Statutory Foreign Mission Tariff)
Listed Processing Time3 weeks | Tatkal: 3-4 business days
Listed Submission MethodVFS Global (Postal / In-Person)
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