Vietnam: K-1 and spousal visas through Ho Chi Minh City
Every fact links to its official source. Fees and processing times change; confirm on the linked page before you file. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
Disclaimer: This guide is general information, not legal advice. Mabuhay & Beyond is not a law firm and can't help with individual cases or fill out forms. Rules and fees change; always confirm with USCIS and the U.S. Department of State, and consider talking to a licensed immigration attorney.
Talk to a licensed immigration attorney
Every case is different. Before you file, especially if there's a prior visa denial, overstay, criminal record, previous marriage, or big age or income question, we strongly recommend speaking with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney. Many offer low-cost first consultations.
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If your fiancé(e) or spouse lives in Vietnam, the US petition steps are the same as anywhere else. The interview happens at the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, not the Embassy in Hanoi. Everything below is from the US Mission Vietnam website and the State Department.
Where cases are processed
Notices on the Consulate's pages (Oct 18, 2026)
- Effective May 4, 2026, applicants who don't register their appointment in the online visa system at least 5 days before the interview are turned away. US Mission Vietnam
- Applicants with the new blue-covered passports must have the place of birth endorsed before the interview or they must reschedule. US Mission Vietnam
- Immigrant visa applicants are now generally interviewed in their country of nationality or the consular district of their residence (NVC scheduling this way from Nov. 1, 2025). US Mission Vietnam
Steps and fees (same as other countries)
- K-1: I-129F to USCIS ($675) → NVC → Consulate. CR-1/IR-1: I-130 ($675 paper / $625 online) → NVC/CEAC → Consulate. G-1055 (edition 10/16/26) · State Dept K-1
- K visa fee $265; immigrant visa fee $325; I-864 review $120. State Dept
- Medical exams and Vietnamese civil documents: follow the Consulate's Medical Exam and document pages. We haven't listed local prices because we couldn't verify them on an official page.
FAQ
- Which US office interviews Vietnamese K-1 and spouse visa applicants?
The US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City processes immigrant visas and K-1 visas for Vietnam. - When can a K-1 applicant in Vietnam schedule the interview?
Only after receiving the Instruction Package Letter (Packet 3 K) from the Consulate, per US Mission Vietnam.
Disclaimer: This guide is general information, not legal advice. Mabuhay & Beyond is not a law firm and can't help with individual cases or fill out forms. Rules and fees change; always confirm with USCIS and the U.S. Department of State, and consider talking to a licensed immigration attorney.
Talk to a licensed immigration attorney
Every case is different. Before you file, especially if there's a prior visa denial, overstay, criminal record, previous marriage, or big age or income question, we strongly recommend speaking with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney. Many offer low-cost first consultations.
Find an immigration attorney (AILA)
Looking for free or low-cost help? See the DOJ list of pro bono legal service providers.
Mabuhay & Beyond has no referral or affiliate arrangement with any attorney, AILA, or the DOJ.
