Vietnamese Passport & Birth Certificate for Children Born in the U.S.

Was your child born in the U.S., and you'd like them to have a Vietnamese passport? The first thing to know: birth registration comes first, the passport second. A Vietnamese child born in the U.S. generally has to be registered with a Vietnamese mission before a passport can be issued — reversing that order is why many families end up starting over.

Three things that decide the file

• Registration first, passport second. Registering the birth with the mission is what opens the way to every later Vietnamese document for your child.
• The child gets their own passport. Children cannot be included on a parent's passport; a passport for a child under 14 is valid for 5 years, shorter than an adult's.
• If only one parent is Vietnamese, both parents must complete and sign an agreement choosing the child's nationality. Missing that document is the most common reason files come back in families with one American parent.

Why get Vietnamese documents for your child?

A Vietnamese passport and birth certificate make it easier for your child to visit family back home, complete administrative procedures in Vietnam, and maintain a legal connection to their homeland. Many families take care of this early to prepare for their child's first trip to Vietnam.

A note on timing: a young child's passport expires after five years, and young children's appearance changes quickly — if the trip home is still some way off, weigh both when choosing when to apply.

What does VietVisas help with?

• Vietnamese passports for children born in the U.S.
• Vietnamese birth registration for your child
• Detailed, step-by-step document guidance
• Fast document handling across the United States
• Free shipping to all 50 states, documents delivered safely to your door

Documents typically needed

Depending on the case, a basic file usually includes:

• The child's U.S. birth certificate (a copy).
• The parents' passports and residence documents.
• A portrait photo of the child — facing the camera, face clearly visible, no shadows. See our document photo guide.
• The application form, completed and signed by a parent on the child's behalf.
• The nationality-choice agreement, if one parent doesn't hold a Vietnamese passport.

A specialist will review everything and send your family the exact list before you begin.

Done online, no travel needed

VietVisas supports you throughout the process by message — your family doesn't have to stand in line or come in person. Hundreds of Vietnamese families in the U.S. have already trusted VietVisas to complete their children's documents quickly and conveniently.

Need a Vietnamese passport or birth certificate for your child? Message VietVisas for a free consultation.