Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the United States of America

The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the United States of America, located in Washington, DC, serves as the primary diplomatic representation facilitating governmental relations between Vietnam and the United States. Established in 1995 following the normalization of diplomatic relations, the Embassy operates across multiple functional areas including consular services, visa administration, and diplomatic coordination. The Embassy provides comprehensive visa procedures, passport issuance and renewal services, document legalization for marriage and power of attorney matters, birth registration, and citizenship documentation. Beyond consular operations, the Embassy manages diplomatic engagements across economic and trade relations, science and technology cooperation, education and healthcare initiatives, environmental and climate change partnerships, and security and defense matters. Since 2013, the Embassy has implemented the Comprehensive Partnership framework between the two nations, coordinating cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual concern. With Vietnam maintaining diplomatic ties with nearly 180 countries and trade relations with over 200 economies worldwide, the Washington, DC Embassy serves as a critical hub for advancing bilateral relations and supporting the growing economic and cultural exchanges between Vietnam's 90 million citizens and the United States.