Confusion on form to fill out for Visa exemption

[Matt_Stevens 5]

OK, I am trying to figure this out, but as some of you know I am dyslexic and with such small lettering all together I sometimes just get lost trying to get everything straight.

This is a capture of the document (below) I don't know what I am supposed to do for parts 11 and 12. My wife is the Vietnamese citizen, so I am applying for a five year visa for ME. Not her. So what am I checking on part 11?

I know I am supposed to send them MY passport, a copy of our marriage certificate, copies of my wife's Vietnamese passport pages.

The form to fill out is confusing.

Give a man a hand. Thanks.

[lindal24 1]

Item 11: check mark "Certificate of Marriage" and send in a copy of your certificate.

Item 12: If you're going to send in your passport, check mark "A stamped certificate" and they'll put a stamp/sticker on one of your pages.

[Matt_Stevens 5]

OK, so I hit COMPLETE and got this page, all in Vietnamese!

Now what?!

Can't ask my wife. She is at work.

[Matt_Stevens 5]

Never mind. Their website is poop. I just did it again and it worked.

[toddandhien 2]

I sent mine in almost 2 weeks ago. Last Friday would have been the 7th business day that they had it. the website claims that they will process in 7 working days. I expect it back any day now and will advise if what i did worked. I do know that they cashed my check last week so i take that as a good sign.

[Matt_Stevens 5]

How much was the charge/fee?

[Matt_Stevens 5]

And who the heck do I write the check out to?

[lindal24 1]

Steven: You know the page is also in English right??

If it's the 1st stamp in your book, it'll be $20. If you're getting a renewal it'll be $10.

New passport book=1st stamp=$20.

[Matt_Stevens 5]

Steven: You know the page is also in English right??

If it's the 1st stamp in your book, it'll be $20. If you're getting a renewal it'll be $10.

New passport book=1st stamp=$20.

As I stated, being dyslexic, I have a terrible time with documents written in two languages and this one is a nightmare. My eyes cannot focus and I just can't read it. I've been working on this for two weeks. Two ****ing weeks now.

So at the moment I still cannot find the address to send this to.

I cannot find who to write the check out to.

And I am not sure if I need to include a postage paid envelope for them to return my passport.

When I call them, I cannot get an answer to the phone, or they don't speak English.

Honestly, I am ready to pull my hair out.

[lindal24 1]

As I stated, being dyslexic, I have a terrible time with documents written in two languages and this one is a nightmare. My eyes cannot focus and I just can't read it. I've been working on this for two weeks. Two ****ing weeks now.

So at the moment I still cannot find the address to send this to.

I cannot find who to write the check out to.

And I am not sure if I need to include a postage paid envelope for them to return my passport.

When I call them, I cannot get an answer to the phone, or they don't speak English.

Honestly, I am ready to pull my hair out.

No worries...I just didn't know if you were trying to fill it out in Vietnamese (but then I saw that you actually said that the error message was in Vietnamese...).

Try calling one of the numbers below to get information on who to address it to and send it to...

or wait for one of the members who have already done it and gotten it back.

1 . Embassy of Vietnam in USA

- Address : 1233, 20th Street, N.W. Suite 400 Washington DC, 20036

- Phone: 1-202-861-0737

- Fax: 1-202-861-0917

- Out work time (Phone): 1-202-332-2937

- Out work time (fax): 1-202-861-1297

- Consular : 1-202-861-0694, 1-202-861-2293

- Email : vietnamembassy@msn.com

2 . Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco (USA)

- Address : 1700 California Street, Suite 430 San Francisco, CA.94109, USA

- Phone: 1-415-922-1577, 1-415-922-1707

- Fax: 1-415-922-1848, 1-415-922-1757

- Email : info@vietnamconsulate-sf.org

3 . Vietnamese Mission to UN (New York)

- Address : 866 United Nations Plaza Suite 435 New York, N.Y. 10017

- Phone: 1-212-644-0594

- Fax: 1-212-644-5732, 1-212-644-6972

- Email : pdnyr@vnmission.com

My recommendations:

Check address to: Embassy of Vietnam in USA

Address : 1233, 20th Street, N.W. Suite 400 Washington DC, 20036

And return envelope: Include postage paid envelope with tracking...

Edited November 9, 2009 by lindal24

[toddandhien 2]

I sent it to the Embassy of Vietnam in Washington, DC. I made the $20 check out to The Embassy of Vietnam. they cashed it so I guess that part worked. Now just waiting for it to come back.

[Robert & Van 0]

Mine took 30 Days to get back, Don't count on a week if you send to calif.

[toddandhien 2]

FYI, for anyone planning to do this soon:

I just spoke with the Embassy of Vietnam in Washington, DC. The lady told me that they are getting a lot of requests now for visa exemption and they are behind. It is now taking 15 working days to process.

Also, she said to be sure to include a trackable, pre-addressed envelope with postage paid so they can send it back to you. Better information is available here for those who can read VN:

Embassy of Vietnam Visa Exemption

[Matt_Stevens 5]

Send mine to DC this morning, with a Priority Mail postage paid (including Certified) inside the box. Hopefully I sent them what they needed.

My passport

Application

Copy of our marriage license/cert

Color copies of my wife's Vietnamese passport

Two Passport type photos of myself

$20 check

Based upon what I am reading here. I can expect to receive my passport with stamp back around December 5 - 10. About five weeks before we leave. God help me if they don't give me the visa and I have to start over again.

Edited November 10, 2009 by Matt_Stevens

[lindal24 1]

It looks like you're good to go!

...and with plenty of time!