Additional amendments official passports in Vietnam representative agencies abroad

Additional amendments to official passports in Vietnam representative agencies abroad

This term refers to the process of making changes to an official Vietnamese passport at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate abroad. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as to change the passport holder’s name, date of birth, or place of birth; to add or remove a child from the passport; or to extend the validity of the passport.

To apply for additional amendments to an official Vietnamese passport abroad, the passport holder must submit the following documents:

• An application form
• A valid official Vietnamese passport
• Three identical passport-sized photographs
• Proof of the need for the amendment(s) (e.g., a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or death certificate)
• A fee

The processing time for additional amendments to an official Vietnamese passport abroad varies depending on the embassy or consulate. However, it is generally around 3-5 business days.

Here are some examples of when you might need to apply for additional amendments to an official Vietnamese passport abroad:

• You get married or divorced and need to change your name on your passport.
• You have a child and want to add them to your passport.
• Your child turns 14 and needs their own passport.
• You need to extend the validity of your passport.
• You have damaged or lost your passport and need to get a replacement.

If you have any questions about applying for additional amendments to an official Vietnamese passport abroad, you should contact the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in the country where you are living.

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