U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam

The Department of State assists U.S. citizens imprisoned overseas and works to ensure their fair and humane treatment.

The Department of State helps the family and friends of U.S. citizens who die abroad. We inform the U.S. citizen’s next-of-kin of the death and we provide information on arrangements for local burial or the return of remains to the United States and on disposition of estates and personal effects. We also issue a Consular Report of Death Abroad, an official record of death.

Vietnam is not a party to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Abduction Convention), nor are there any bilateral agreements in force between Vietnam and the United States concerning international parental child abduction. If your U.S. citizen child has been abducted from the U.S. to Vietnam, speak with a U.S. State Department officer to discuss your case.

The Department of State helps U.S. citizens who are victims of crime overseas. We connect crime victims with police and other services and provide information and resources to assist with physical, emotional, and/or financial injuries from crime.

Should one of your family members become missing, the U.S. Citizen Services unit can assist you in locating the person. Also, should you become concerned about the welfare of a family member, this office can assist you.

Are you a U.S. citizen who needs a passport?

There is no Internal Revenue Service (IRS) office at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam. The ACS staff is unable to answer inquiries about the preparation and filing of U.S. taxes.

If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website, such as Frequently Asked Questions about taxes or how to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

If you are a U.S. dual citizen or U.S. citizen living outside of the United States, you can register with the Selective Service System.

If you live in Vietnam and have questions about Social Security Administration (SSA) services, contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Philippines.

The SSA FBU in Manila, Philippines provides a wide range of services for federal benefits. For inquiries, please contact the FBU via e-mail at: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov. You may also contact the FBU by mail, phone or fax.

U.S. service members, veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) may also be able to help veterans and beneficiaries with questions about benefits and services.

Depending on where you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. To start, complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) here. Print, sign, and return the FPCA to your local U.S. election office. Include your email address so election officials can reach you if there is a problem. If your state delivers ballots electronically by fax only, include your fax number. If you request electronic delivery and include your email address or fax number, you will receive your blank ballot 45 days before general and mid-term elections and generally 30 days before special, primary, and run-off elections for federal offices. We recommend completing a new FPCA each January, or when you move.