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F-1 Visa Approvals in Vietnam

How many F-1 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Vietnam approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: Vietnam

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

05K10K15K20KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 12,392 approved12KFY17FY2018: 15,916 approved16KFY18FY2019: 16,302 approved16KFY19FY2020: 5,362 approved5KFY20FY2021: 6,100 approved6KFY21FY2022: 12,204 approved12KFY22FY2023: 14,565 approved15KFY23FY2024: 19,630 approved20KFY24FY2025: 15,892 approved16KFY25

15,892

FY2025

19,630

Peak (FY2024)

-19.0%

vs FY2024

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How Vietnam compares for F-1 visas

Against every country that received a F-1 visa in FY2025.

#3

of 197 countries

15,808

Approved in FY2025

5.5%

Of the world total

287,678

Issued worldwide

Fewest (197th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Vietnam approves the most

F-1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 15,892 issued across Vietnam.

  • Ho Chi Minh City9,91662.4%
  • Hanoi5,97637.6%

How each Vietnam consulate has changed

F-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Ho Chi Minh CityHanoi
03K7K10K13KVisas approvedFiscal yearHo Chi Minh City, FY2017: 7,567 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2018: 10,802 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2019: 11,194 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2020: 3,580 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2021: 3,290 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2022: 7,482 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2023: 9,417 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2024: 13,393 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2025: 9,916 approvedHanoi, FY2017: 4,825 approvedHanoi, FY2018: 5,114 approvedHanoi, FY2019: 5,108 approvedHanoi, FY2020: 1,782 approvedHanoi, FY2021: 2,810 approvedHanoi, FY2022: 4,722 approvedHanoi, FY2023: 5,148 approvedHanoi, FY2024: 6,237 approvedHanoi, FY2025: 5,976 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When F-1 visas are approved in Vietnam

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

1k
227
260
337
1k
3k
5k
2k
424
303
545
2k
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-1,1651,4001,066174-9568741,368
Feb-20716717854123207326302
Mar32520720293137172206426371
Apr33418621912187247377564490
May1,1821,1101,22344-7941,2852,0931,749
Jun3,2383,1473,1482651,6673,8523,5273,4311,785
Jul4,2864,9425,2501,0121,6763,9103,6884,9844,802
Aug2,7402,7542,7606219041,4221,7822,4021,337
Sep406405435-301276323532321
Oct275206221335246266341442-
Nov364390361359530444674754-
Dec1,2991,0771,572403-1,5271,8092,087-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY202515,892▼19.0%
FY202419,630▲34.8%
FY202314,565▲19.3%
FY202212,204▲100.1%
FY20216,100▲13.8%
FY20205,362▼67.1%
FY201916,302▲2.4%
FY201815,916▲28.4%
FY201712,392—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas in Vietnam?
There is no published approval rate for F-1 visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for Vietnam.
How many F-1 visas does Vietnam get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect F-1 visa approval in Vietnam?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a F-1 visa in Vietnam?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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