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IR1 Visa Approvals in Vietnam

How many IR1 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.

05621K2K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 508 approved508FY17FY2018: 1,008 approved1KFY18FY2019: 928 approved928FY19FY2020: 931 approved931FY20FY2021: 1,071 approved1KFY21FY2022: 1,736 approved2KFY22FY2023: 1,542 approved2KFY23FY2024: 982 approved982FY24FY2025: 2,248 approved2KFY25

2,248

FY2025

2,248

Peak (FY2025)

+128.9%

vs FY2024

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How Vietnam compares for IR1 visas

Against every country that received a IR1 visa in FY2025.

#9

of 195 countries

2,293

Approved in FY2025

2.3%

Of the world total

98,671

Issued worldwide

Fewest (195th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Vietnam approves the most

IR1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 2,248 issued across Vietnam.

  • Ho Chi Minh City2,247100.0%
  • Hanoi10.0%

How each Vietnam consulate has changed

IR1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Ho Chi Minh CityHanoi
05621K2K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearHo Chi Minh City, FY2017: 508 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2018: 1,008 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2019: 928 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2020: 931 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2021: 1,071 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2022: 1,736 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2023: 1,542 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2024: 982 approvedHo Chi Minh City, FY2025: 2,247 approvedHanoi, FY2017: 0 approvedHanoi, FY2018: 0 approvedHanoi, FY2019: 0 approvedHanoi, FY2020: 0 approvedHanoi, FY2021: 0 approvedHanoi, FY2022: 0 approvedHanoi, FY2023: 0 approvedHanoi, FY2024: 0 approvedHanoi, FY2025: 1 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When IR1 visas are approved in Vietnam

Average approvals per calendar month across 5 complete years. Busiest month is Mar, quietest is Feb.

102
92
130
108
104
109
99
122
110
129
103
108
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Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
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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-82116591511616287183
Feb-6976961058817156179
Mar-1008311410620619664255
Apr65916866618011983224
May77848811-15211087187
Jun5910363373119310781165
Jul918357-15138117100179
Aug708288156424912369229
Sep869392-161709698263
Oct88998815233205119136-
Nov6251852266911486180-
Dec10267101239-16695113-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20252,248▲128.9%
FY2024982▼36.3%
FY20231,542▼11.2%
FY20221,736▲62.1%
FY20211,071▲15.0%
FY2020931▲0.3%
FY2019928▼7.9%
FY20181,008▲98.4%
FY2017508—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for IR1 visas in Vietnam?
There is no published approval rate for IR1 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 IR1 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 IR1 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 IR1 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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