New Policy On Electronic Visa And Visa Exemption

Fri, 10/20/2023 - 16:51

I/ Viet Nam’s electronic visa (or e-visa, labeled as EV) are now applied for citizens of all countries and territories.

 

On August 14, 2023, the Government of Viet Nam issued Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP  on the application of electronic visas for citizens of countries and territories; international checkpoints allowing foreigners to enter and exit by electronic visas.

 

Accordingly, the Government granted issueing electronic visas to citizens of all countries and territories.

 

This Resolution takes effect from August 15, 2023, replacing Resolution No. 79/NQ-CP dated May 25, 2020 and Resolution No. 60/NQ-CP dated April 27, 2022.

 

The duration of Viet Nam’s electronic visa is lengthened, from maximum of 30 days with single entry, to maximum of 90 days with single or multiple entry(ies).

Appointment Of Honorary Consul Of Viet Nam In Hawaii

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 14:37

On July 18th, 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son signed the Decision appointing Mr. Daniel Paul Leaf as Honorary Consul of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Ambassador Nguyen Quoc meets Department of States' leaders

Wed, 04/20/2022 - 15:49

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung on March 23 met with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman at the State Department headquarters in Washington DC. The meeting was also attended by Derek Chollet, foreign policy advisor, and Daniel Kritenbrink, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. 

Congratulations on International Women's Day

Wed, 04/20/2022 - 15:48

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day March 8th, in the evening of March 4th, 2022 (Washington, D.C. time), Madam Tran Thi Bich Van, Spouse of the Ambassador of Viet Nam to the United States, held a gathering under the theme “Beauty and Elegance: A Woman’s power”. The event was held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation from Ha Noi and Washington, D.C. of nearly 40 guests being Spouses of Ambassadors of Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and India to Viet Nam, Spouse of the newly appointed Ambassador of Viet Nam to Israel, women officials and spouses of officials of the Embassy of Viet Nam in Washington, D.C.

Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dzung to pay courtesy calls to US diplomats and partners

Wed, 04/20/2022 - 15:46

On March 1, 2022, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dzung paid a virtual courtesy call with Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, had a phone talk with Representative Joaquin Castro and received former Congressman Ted Yohoo on the commencement of his term. On the same day, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dzung attended a virtual meeting with the ASEAN Committee in Washington DC (ACW), the National Security Council and the US Department of State to discuss preparations for the US-ASEAN Special Summit

Vietnam, US exchange views on bilateral economic-trade cooperation

Thu, 03/31/2022 - 15:08

Newly accredited Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dzung met with Deputy Trade Representative of the US Sarah Bianchi in Washington DC on February 23 to exchange views on cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dzung's start-of-term message

Wed, 02/23/2022 - 11:22

Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dzung on February 22, 2022 sent his start-of-term message to the American partners, friends and people. 

White House highlights enhancement of US-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership

Thu, 08/26/2021 - 14:58

The White House on August 25 issued a statement highlighting the enhancement of the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership, affirming that US Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Vietnam signifies the US’s deep commitment not only to the region, but also to the US-Vietnam relationship.

US Secretary of Defence pays official visit to Vietnam

Fri, 07/30/2021 - 22:53

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang appreciated the results of bilateral defence cooperation, and said that the cooperation has achieved practical results, that conform to the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, especially in overcoming war consequences, addressing non-traditional security challenges, supporting Vietnam in joining the United Nations peacekeeping missions, and improving the law enforcement at sea and military medicine.

Deputy PM holds phone talks with US National Security Advisor

Fri, 07/02/2021 - 00:12

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh held phone talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on July 1 to discuss Vietnam – US ties, and international and regional issues of shared concern.

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