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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Closure Notice – U.S. Embassy Hanoi Consular Section

The U.S. Embassy Hanoi Consular Section will be closed for nonimmigrant visa interviews from October 7-17, 2019, due to renovations.  The Consular Section will continue to process renewal by mail applications during this period.  Diplomatic/Official Visa applications will be accepted from Monday-Thursday, from 1PM-2PM. 

Visa operations at U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City will continue as normal during this period.

If you need a visa for travel to the United States in the near future, please plan ahead and schedule your visa interview appointment prior to October 4.

Nonimmigrant visa interviews will resume at U.S. Embassy Hanoi on October 18, 2019. 

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On June 26, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that allows continued implementation of Presidential Proclamation 9645 (P.P.). Certain nationals of Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and Venezuela are subject to the restrictions and limitations. More information is available at this link.

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Attention to Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants:

Please fill out and electronically submit your DS160 online application before making an appointment. Then you must update your profile with your current DS-160 barcode number by selecting “Update Profile” at ustraveldocs.com/vn. When you schedule your appointment, you must use the same exact barcode number from your current DS-160. If you have made your appointment with an invalid or previously used barcode, you must update your profile at least three working days prior to your appointment date with the valid/new and electronically submitted one and print out a new Appointment Confirmation. If you fail to update it three working days prior to your appointment date, you will not be allowed to come for an interview and will need to make a new appointment using a valid DS-160 barcode. Please bring the printouts of your DS-160 Confirmation and Appointment Confirmation to your interview.