Vietnamese · Translation & interpretation

Language services in VietnameseTiếng Việt

Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam, with about 85 million speakers. It is tonal and written in the Latin-based quốc ngữ alphabet with diacritics.

1.5M+

U.S. speakers

24 hr

Certified delivery

<60s

OPI connect

USCIS-accepted certified translation
Same-day interpretation dispatch
Vietnamese subject-matter linguists

Vietnamese in the United States

Who speaks Vietnamese, and where.

1.5M+ U.S. speakers — the 4th-most-spoken Asian language in America and a daily fixture at USCIS.

Houston, San Jose, Orange County, Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta and New Orleans have major Vietnamese communities. Demand skews toward naturalization, healthcare and community legal matters.

Top U.S. metros

HoustonSan JoseOrange County

Industries we help

Immigration & naturalization
Healthcare
Nail & beauty industry
Food service

Fast facts

  • 1.5M+ U.S. speakers — 4th-largest Asian-American language
  • Tonal: 6 tones that are written as diacritics
  • Written in Latin-based quốc ngữ since 1919
  • Largest concentration: Orange County (Little Saigon)

At a glance

Speakers worldwide
85M+
U.S. speakers
1.5M+
Language family
Austroasiatic
Writing system
Latin · Diacritics
Linguist supply
Tier 1 · staffed daily

Varieties we match

Northern (Hanoi)Central (Huế)Southern (Saigon)

What's included

Every Vietnamese delivery, done right.

No hidden fees, no add-ons — every standard below comes with each certified Vietnamese translation.

Signed Certificate of Accuracy

Every Vietnamese translation ships with a signed certificate meeting 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) — USCIS and court accepted.

Native subject-matter linguist

A native Vietnamese translator fluent in your document's field — legal, medical, academic or financial.

Independent QA review

A second linguist verifies accuracy, names, dates and numbers before anything is certified.

Format preserved

Stamps, seals, tables and signatures rebuilt to mirror your original — filing-ready PDF.

Secure & confidential

Files handled under NDA with TLS + AES-256 encryption end to end.

Revisions until accepted

We refine the delivery at no charge until the receiving office accepts it.

What we handle

Vietnamese work we do, every week.

A snapshot of the Vietnamese document types and interpretation settings that come through most often.

Certified documents

Vital records

  • Giấy khai sinh, đăng ký kết hôn, quyết định ly hôn

Identity & passports

  • Căn cước công dân / Chứng minh nhân dân
  • Vietnamese passports and driver licenses
  • Nail salon license applications and business filings

Academic credentials

  • Bằng cấp, học bạ and bảng điểm from Vietnamese universities

Criminal / police

  • Lý lịch tư pháp (judicial record)

Interpretation settings

Legal & court

  • Legal aid and family court

Healthcare

  • Geriatric and oncology appointments

Immigration & USCIS

  • USCIS naturalization interviews

Education & schools

  • K-12 parent-teacher and IEP meetings

Linguistic considerations

Getting Vietnamese right.

Small choices — script, register and filing context — change whether a Vietnamese document is accepted or an interpretation session lands correctly. Here is what we watch for.

Dialect & variety

Southern Vietnamese (Saigon) is most common in U.S. communities outside the DMV; Northern Vietnamese is used in government and formal media. We match dialect to the speaker's region of origin.

Recipient alignment

Every Vietnamese project is matched to its destination — a certified translation formatted for the exact recipient, or an interpreter briefed on the venue's protocol — so it clears review the first time.

Who we help

Typical Vietnamese clients — every week.

01

Nail-salon and small-business owners

Licensing, cosmetology boards, LLC filings and business-tax matters in TX, CA, FL and GA.

02

Vietnamese-American elders

Hospice, oncology and geriatric appointments — almost always Southern dialect with English mixing from U.S.-born family members.

03

ARVN-era veterans and dependents

VA benefits, re-claim appointments and immigration-adjustment cases stemming from Operation New Life.

04

Naturalization applicants

N-400 interviews where the applicant prefers Vietnamese under 50/15 or 50/20 rule exemptions.

Accuracy safeguards

The Vietnamese details we catch before you do.

Subtle things that quietly derail a Vietnamese filing or session — flagged at intake by linguists who work in the language every day, so they never reach a reviewer.

Northern vs Southern dialect booking

Most U.S. communities are Southern (Saigon) speakers; booking a Northern interpreter can create comprehension gaps in medical and VA settings.

Diacritic loss in PDFs

Vietnamese PDFs sometimes lose diacritics when converted — we deliver in preserved Unicode and re-embed fonts where needed.

Taglish-style English mixing

Younger Vietnamese-Americans code-switch ("tui có meeting 3 giờ"). Our interpreters render both layers without forcing one.

Name order and diacritics in filings

USCIS and DMV sometimes drop diacritics from Nguyễn, Phạm etc. We note both spellings on certified translations to prevent name-match RFEs.

Vietnamese FAQ

Answers to common Vietnamese questions.

The ones we hear most often, answered by our dispatch and project-management teams.

Can't find it here?

01Do you offer both Vietnamese translation and interpretation?

Yes — Vietnamese certified document translation for USCIS, courts and state agencies, and Vietnamese interpretation on-site, by video (VRI) and by phone (OPI). Subject-matter linguists assigned to every matter.

02Is Vietnamese translation accepted by USCIS and U.S. courts?

Yes. Every Vietnamese translation ships with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy meeting 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3). Accepted by USCIS, the State Department, U.S. district and state courts, and state DMVs and vital-records offices.

03Which variety of Vietnamese do you cover?

Southern Vietnamese (Saigon) is most common in U.S. communities outside the DMV; Northern Vietnamese is used in government and formal media. We match dialect to the speaker's region of origin.

04Are your Vietnamese interpreters certified?

Court-certified and medically credentialed Vietnamese interpreters handle legal and clinical matters. Community, educational and corporate settings are staffed by professionally trained Vietnamese interpreters matched to the subject.

05Do you support rush and weekend Vietnamese work?

Yes. Rush (24-hour and same-day) and weekend delivery are available for Vietnamese translation, and urgent Vietnamese interpretation can be dispatched by phone or VRI with no minimum notice.

06Is my Vietnamese content confidential?

All files and sessions are handled under NDA with TLS + AES-256 encrypted transfer and retention rules aligned with HIPAA / GDPR where applicable.

07How do you price Vietnamese services?

Certified Vietnamese translation starts at $24.95 per page — signed certificate of accuracy and 24-hour delivery included. Vietnamese phone interpretation is billed per minute, video per minute (short minimum), on-site in 2-hour increments. Quotes are returned in about an hour.

Linguist network

Vietnamese translators and interpreters

Browse selected Vietnamese translators and interpreters available through the Texliff network.

13 professional profiles

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BT

Bang T.

Translator & Interpreter

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Vietnamese into English

Interpretation modes: Consecutive

Settings: Telephone, Video Remote, On Site

Bang is a professional translator and interpreter with a decade of experience facilitating communication between English and Vietnamese speakers. Holding a graduate degree in Information Technology, Bang specializes in legal, medical, technical, financial, and scientific fields, alongside expertise in IT, software, immigration, education, business, and literary translation. Interpretation services are provided in consecutive mode across telephone, video remote, and on-site settings. With a strong background in bioinformatics, computer science, and healthcare, Bang delivers precise translations and interpretation for diverse clients, including government bodies, medical organizations, and international conferences. Professional capabilities extend to scientific paper editing and proofreading for academic publication. Bang utilizes industry-standard tools such as TRADOS Studio, MemoQ, and various remote meeting platforms to ensure high-quality service delivery. Additional training includes HIPAA awareness, clinical terminology, and behavioral health interpreting.
ConsecutiveTelephoneVideo RemoteOn SiteVietnamese
Service areas
Vietnamese4 statesArizonaCaliforniaNevadaOregon
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HP

Huong P.

Translator & Interpreter

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese

Interpretation modes: Consecutive

Settings: On Site

Huong is a dedicated translator and consecutive interpreter specializing in on-site assignments between English and Vietnamese. With over two decades of professional experience, Huong delivers precise linguistic solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including legal, medical, marketing, information technology, immigration, education, business, and scientific fields. Huong holds undergraduate degrees in English for Science and Technology and International Business Administration. This strong academic foundation supports a robust career involving translation, transcreation, reviewing, and language specialization for global clients and agencies. Huong's expertise encompasses technical manuals, legal contracts, healthcare documentation, software localization, and marketing campaigns, ensuring high-quality communication tailored to specific industry standards.
ConsecutiveOn SiteVietnamese
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TB

Thanh B.

Translator & Interpreter

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Vietnamese into English

Interpretation modes: Simultaneous, Consecutive

Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone

Thanh is a Vietnamese–English bilingual professional with twenty years of experience in translation and interpretation across financial, marketing, IT/software, education, and business sectors. Specializing in both simultaneous and consecutive modes, Thanh delivers accurate communication for on-site, video remote, and telephone assignments. Expertise includes managing fast-paced international environments, facilitating cross-cultural dialogue between executives and stakeholders, and maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Holding an undergraduate diploma in Communications Engineering, Thanh combines strong technical listening skills with fluent language proficiency to preserve meaning, tone, and speaker intent during complex multi-speaker conversations. Professional background includes supporting multinational corporations with bilingual correspondence, operational document translation, and real-time interpretation for high-pressure meetings. Thanh ensures seamless interaction for diverse teams through active listening, neutrality, and reliable remote-work capabilities.
SimultaneousConsecutiveOn SiteVideo RemoteTelephoneVietnamese
Service areas
Vietnamese4 statesArizonaCaliforniaNevadaOregon
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HN

Huyen N.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Vietnamese into English

Huyen is a professional translator with ten years of experience specializing in legal, medical, technical, marketing, immigration, education, business, and scientific fields. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in English Language, Huyen provides accurate translation services between English and Vietnamese. The portfolio includes diverse projects ranging from subtitle translation for film and video platforms to the localization of engineering standards, chemical safety data sheets, and medical records. Additional expertise covers legal documents such as summons and privacy policies, as well as educational materials, real estate marketing, and user manuals for various consumer products. Huyen is proficient in industry-standard software tools to ensure high-quality deliverables across all assigned disciplines.
Vietnamese
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GH

Gilsoon H.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Korean, Korean into English, English into Vietnamese

Gilsoon is a professional translator with ten years of experience delivering high-quality services including translation, editing, proofreading, subtitling, and transcription. Holding a Bachelor of Arts degree, Gilsoon specializes in legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, IT, business, general, and educational fields. The primary language pairs include English to Korean, Korean to English, and English to Vietnamese. Fluent in Korean and English since high school, Gilsoon also possesses Vietnamese proficiency developed through formal university study. Expertise extends to the proficient use of industry-standard computer-assisted translation tools such as Trados, MemoQ, and Memsource to ensure optimal quality and consistency. Gilsoon is equipped to handle projects of varying scales across diverse subject matters with precision and reliability.
KoreanVietnamese
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TN

Tuyet N.

Translator & Interpreter

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Vietnamese into English

Interpretation modes: Consecutive, Simultaneous

Settings: On Site, Video Remote, Telephone

Tuyet is a seasoned linguist with thirty years of experience in translation and interpretation, specializing in legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, IT, immigration, education, scientific, and business fields. Holding a Master's degree in International Business and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Tuyet provides precise English-to-Vietnamese translation and Vietnamese-to-English interpretation. Professional capabilities include consecutive and simultaneous modes across on-site, video remote, and telephone settings. Beyond core language services, expertise extends to transcription, transcreation, localization, copywriting, subtitling, and voice-over work. Tuyet has supported diverse global clients in sectors ranging from advertising and finance to life sciences and telecommunications. Proficient with major computer-assisted translation tools, Tuyet combines strong project management and communication skills with deep industry knowledge to deliver high-quality linguistic solutions for complex international projects.
ConsecutiveSimultaneousOn SiteVideo RemoteTelephoneVietnamese
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ML

Minh L.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Vietnamese into English

Minh is a professional translator specializing in English and Vietnamese language pairs. With expertise in general, marketing, education, and business sectors, Minh delivers accurate and culturally appropriate translations. Professional experience includes machine translation post-editing, proofreading official healthcare documents, and localizing website content for tourism and visa services. Minh also possesses strong skills in SEO optimization, keyword research, and content management within WordPress environments. In addition to translation, Minh works as a freelance audio transcriber and annotator, handling complex tasks such as identifying speakers, fixing timestamps, and labeling emotional cues or overlapping speech. Holding an undergraduate degree in English Language, Minh combines academic training with practical industry experience to ensure high-quality linguistic solutions for diverse client needs.
Vietnamese
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HC

Huy C.

Translator & Interpreter

Language pairs: Vietnamese into English, English into Vietnamese

Interpretation modes: Consecutive, Simultaneous

Settings: On Site, Video Remote

Huy is a native Vietnamese speaker who provides translation and interpretation services between Vietnamese and English. Specializing in IT, software, education, legal, marketing, and general content, Huy delivers accurate and culturally appropriate results. Professional capabilities include translation, editing, proofreading, machine translation post-editing, subtitling, and transcription. Huy also offers consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for both on-site and video remote settings. With a background as an English teaching assistant, Huy possesses strong communication and language support skills developed in multilingual environments. Familiar with AI-assisted translation workflows, Huy is detail-oriented and committed to meeting deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Holding a graduate degree in IT studied through English, Huy is eager to take on new challenges and collaborates effectively on short-term and long-term projects across diverse industries.
ConsecutiveSimultaneousOn SiteVideo RemoteVietnamese
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NP

Ngoc P.

Translator & Interpreter

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Vietnamese into English

Interpretation modes: Consecutive

Settings: On Site, Video Remote

Ngoc is a localization and language specialist with 14 years of experience in translation, interpretation, and multilingual content operations. Working between English and Vietnamese, Ngoc provides consecutive interpretation for on-site and video remote settings across legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, IT, education, business, scientific, and immigration domains. With an undergraduate degree in English, Ngoc excels in product localization, linguistic quality assurance, vendor management, and glossary governance. Professional background includes leading Vietnamese localization for global tech platforms, managing freelance translator pools, and overseeing terminology consistency for major digital services. Ngoc combines deep linguistic expertise with proficiency in AI-assisted workflows, CMS experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality language solutions.
ConsecutiveOn SiteVideo RemoteVietnamese
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QN

Quyen N.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Japanese into Vietnamese

Quyen is a professional translator with over ten years of experience bridging English, Japanese, and Vietnamese. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese, Quyen specializes in legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, IT, software, education, scientific, and business fields. The portfolio includes extensive work in localization, subtitling, and language quality assurance for major global entertainment studios and technology firms. Known for precision and cultural accuracy, Quyen excels at researching complex terminology to ensure high-quality output under tight deadlines. Proficient in industry-standard tools such as Trados and Memsource, Quyen manages diverse projects ranging from literary translation and video game localization to corporate documentation and multimedia content. This dedicated approach guarantees reliable results for clients across various sectors.
VietnameseJapanese
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TN

Thanh Ha N.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese

Thanh Ha is a professional translator with fifteen years of experience specializing in English-to-Vietnamese language services. Expertise spans a diverse range of fields, including legal, medical, technical, financial, IT and software, education, marketing, scientific, business, and general content. Thanh Ha possesses strong technical proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, and Across to ensure accuracy and consistency across projects. The portfolio includes extensive work for global technology firms, financial institutions, e-commerce platforms, and government entities. Services provided encompass translation, editing, proofreading, transcription, and SEO content localization. With a solid educational background in foreign languages and finance, complemented by professional accounting certification, Thanh Ha delivers precise terminology management for complex subjects ranging from banking and civil engineering to life sciences and telecommunications.
Vietnamese
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HN

Hiep N.

Translator

Language pairs: English into Vietnamese, Vietnamese into English

Hiep is a professional translator with 13 years of experience specializing in English and Vietnamese language pairs. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in English Language, Hiep delivers precise translations across diverse sectors including IT and software, technical engineering, medical devices, legal documentation, education, and business. The portfolio encompasses extensive work in localization for video games, software interfaces, and multimedia content, alongside the translation of complex instruction manuals, corporate communications, and scientific reports. Proficient in industry-standard computer-assisted translation tools such as SDL Trados Studio and memoQ, Hiep ensures consistency and efficiency in high-volume projects. Expertise extends to transcription, subtitling, editing, and proofreading services. With a proven track record in handling sensitive materials ranging from individualized education programs to pharmaceutical implant instructions, Hiep provides reliable linguistic solutions tailored to meet rigorous professional standards.
Vietnamese
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SA

Samuel A.

Translator

Language pairs: Icelandic into English, Vietnamese into English, Spanish (Spain) into English, Haitian Creole into English

Samuel is a translator with over five years of professional experience, holding a Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting and a Certificate of Translation. He translates ic, Vietnamese, Spanish (Spain), and Haitian Creole into English, covering a broad range of specialized fields including legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, immigration, education, business, scientific, literary, and IT/software. Samuel has successfully translated complex legal documents for a multinational corporation and is highly skilled in using CAT tools such as SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, and Wordfast to maintain consistency across projects. He also offers editing and proofreading services, ensuring that documents are polished and ready for publication while maintaining strict confidentiality and meeting regulatory standards.
IcelandicVietnameseSpanishHaitian Creole

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