What can I do if I can't get a consular appointment in Da Nang to replace a lost passport or apply for a new one?

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TL;DR

Travelers reported that consular appointments in Da Nang were heavily backlogged, with one queue mentioned at around 407 people. No confirmed workaround was shared in the chat; the practical next steps mentioned were getting identity confirmation help and asking the consulate for a written explanation.

What the community said

One participant suggested emailing the Da Nang consulate to ask about using a power of attorney for the application — they noted the consulate replies to emails quickly.

power of attorney, email to consulate

Someone suggested checking the consulate's official website or a general internet search for details and requirements on the passport process.

consulate website

The newest practical suggestion in the discussion was to ask the consulate for a written explanation of your situation if the appointment system or procedure is blocked. People saw this as a fallback when the standard application route was not moving.

written explanation from the consulate

For applying for a new passport through the consulate in Da Nang, travelers reported an extremely long appointment queue — one person mentioned being around number 407. People were asking about alternatives, but no proven workaround was confirmed in the discussion.

queue 407, Da Nang consulate

In lost-document cases in Da Nang, travelers were specifically looking for someone who could help with identity confirmation at the consulate. This suggests that, in practice, you may need extra identity verification support in addition to just getting an appointment.

identity confirmation, Da Nang