Vietnam Passport Renewal in the USA
The USA currently allows its citizens to retain their old nationality after naturalization. Thus, even after becoming a U.S. citizen, you can still renew your Vietnamese passport to continue enjoying dual citizenship benefits. So, what is the process for renewing a Vietnamese passport in the USA? Follow this article for more details.
When to Renew Your Vietnamese Passport?
You should renew your Vietnamese passport immediately if you encounter any of the following situations:
- The passport has less than 1 year remaining or has expired.
- The passport has no blank pages left.
- The passport is torn, blurred, or has smudged information.
- The passport is lost but you still have a copy.
- The passport is handwritten from the 1990s.
- The photo on the passport no longer resembles your current face due to cosmetic surgery.
If your passport is lost and you no longer have a copy, refer to the process for obtaining a new Vietnamese passport in the USA.
Procedure for Renewing a Vietnamese Passport in the USA
To renew a Vietnamese passport in the US, you need to prepare:
- Color passport photo with a white background, facing forward, no glasses.
- Pages 2 & 3 of the old passport (pages with photo, stamp, and signature).
- Valid residency documents such as:
- For Vietnamese residing in the USA: Green Card/U.S. Passport/Certificate of U.S. Nationality.
- For students: I-20, DS 2019.
- If not yet allowed to reside in the USA: I-94, I-797A.
- If you need to add a new name or new ID number to your passport, submit proof documents such as the new ID card, name change certificate, etc. (additional fee applies).
Note: For handwritten Vietnamese passports from the 1990s, you need to send the original passport to the Vietnamese Consulate in the USA for verification.
Vietnamese Passport Validity
- Passports issued to citizens aged 14 and older are valid for 10 years from the date of issue.
- Passports issued to children under 14 years old are valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
Where to Renew Vietnamese Passports in the USA
You can contact the Vietnamese Consulate in the USA to renew your passport. However, for a quick and convenient renewal process, you can contact VIET PASSPORT (ViP) for assistance:
- Submit procedures entirely online: Only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- Renew passports in all 50 states of the USA.
- Receive a new passport within 3-5 business days.
- Special offer only $150 – Passport renewal for students on F1, J1 visas; members of the VENUSA business association.
- Safe, you get to keep your old passport.
Prepare your documents and personal information thoroughly for a smooth and quick passport renewal process. Once completed, please send the documents via email to vietpassport@gmail.com or inbox the Viet Passport (ViP) fanpage.
Why Choose Viet Passport (ViP)?
Viet Passport (ViP) is committed to supporting customers online across all 50 states in the United States, quickly processing and delivering documents to their doorstep within 3-5 days while maximizing cost savings.
With a simple procedure that takes only 10 minutes, we ensure safety and confidentiality. Notably, Professor Nguyen Dinh Phu from UC Irvine is always alongside to provide guidance.
