Vietnamese citizens residing or staying abroad who need to travel, return home, or resolve legal and personal matters may apply for ordinary passports issued by Vietnamese representative missions overseas. This ensures that citizens abroad maintain their right to mobility and access to essential identification documents.
📌 Who Can Apply?
Ordinary passports can be issued overseas to:
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Vietnamese citizens permanently residing abroad, who need a new or renewed passport.
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Citizens temporarily staying overseas for study, work, or travel whose passports have expired, been lost, or are damaged.
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Individuals with changes in personal information, requiring updated documents.
📝 Required Documents
Applicants generally need to provide:
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A completed passport application form (following official templates).
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Valid personal identification documents (Citizen ID card, birth certificate, or equivalent).
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Most recently issued passport (if available).
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In case of loss: a written notice of passport loss certified by the local competent authority.
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2 recent passport-sized photos (white background, 4×6 cm).
⏱ Processing Timeline
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Applications are handled by the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate where the applicant resides.
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Normally, results are issued within 5–10 working days, depending on verification requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
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