Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in San Francisco

The Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in San Francisco provides comprehensive consular services to Vietnamese nationals, people of Vietnamese origin, and individuals requiring consular protection across the western United States. Established in October 1997, this government office serves a 11-state consular jurisdiction encompassing California, Washington, Hawaii, Oregon, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, and Alaska. The consulate specializes in a wide range of official services including visa processing, passport issuance, birth registration, marriage registration, and citizenship documentation. Additionally, the San Francisco-based consulate manages diplomatic relationships, trade representation, science and technology cooperation, and planning and investment services. With dedicated divisions for chancellery operations, political and diplomatic affairs, and consular services, the office maintains professional staff equipped to handle complex governmental and administrative matters. The consulate's mission centers on strengthening the Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and the United States while facilitating essential consular services for the Vietnamese community and those with Vietnamese heritage throughout the western region.