Vietnam is home to several foreign embassies and consulates, serving as important diplomatic hubs for countries around the world. These diplomatic missions play a crucial role in facilitating bilateral relations, providing consular services, and fostering cultural exchange between Vietnam and other nations.

These missions ensure the representation of their respective nations and offer assistance to their citizens residing in or visiting Vietnam. Here is an overview of the addresses, contact information, operating hours, and other important details of these foreign embassies and consulates in Vietnam.

 

Purposes of Embassies and Consulates

Embassies and consulates represent the interests of one country in a different country, serving as the official diplomatic representation of a foreign government in a host country. Essentially it’s a small sanctuary in a foreign country, where you have access to the laws and rights of your home country.

Not only do embassies and consulates promote friendly relationships between countries in everything from diplomatic matters to trade and business, they also form a comprehensive partnership with their citizens living or traveling abroad, serving to provide assistance and support. You can ask for aid with legal issues, visas, and more.

Distinguishing Between Embassies and Consulates

The roles of embassies and consulates overlap in some respects, but there are also key differences between the two. Embassies tend to be situated in the host country’s capital, and they’re headed by an ambassador—the foreign government’s top diplomat—while consulates, led by lower-ranking diplomats, can be located throughout the country. Head to a consulate if you’re looking for a visa or help in case of emergency, or to participate in cultural and educational exchanges.

International Embassies and Consulates in Vietnam

Below is a list of some of the countries with embassies and consulates in Vietnam, including addresses, contact information, and hours of operation.

Hours are subject to change, so please call ahead to confirm availability.

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United States

Embassy

US Embassy in Hanoi
7 Lang Ha Street
Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Phone: +84-24-3850-5000
Email: HanoiConsular@state.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Consulate

US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City
4 Le Duan Blvd.
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: +84-28-3520-4200
Email: HCMCAC@state.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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United Kingdom

Embassy

British Embassy Hanoi
29 Ngo Quyen Street
Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Phone: +84-24-3936-0500
Email: hanoi.consular@fcdo.gov.uk
Hours of Operation: By appointment only

Consulates

British Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City
25 Le Duan Blvd.
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: +84-28-3825-1380
Email: hochiminh.consular@fcdo.gov.uk
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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Australia

Embassy

Australia Embassy in Vietnam
8 Dao Tan Street
Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Phone: +84-24-3774-0100
Email: hanoi.consular@dfat.gov.au
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Consulates

Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City
20th Floor, Vincom Center
47 Ly Tu Trong Street
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: +84-28-3521-8100
Email: hcmc.consular@dfat.gov.au
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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Canada

Embassy

Embassy of Canada to Vietnam, in Hanoi
31 Hung Vuong Street
Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Phone: +84-24-3734-5000
Email: hanoi.consular@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed 12:00 pm to 1:00); Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

Consulates

Consulate General of Canada to Vietnam, in Ho Chi Minh City
235 Dong Khoi Street
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: +84-28-3827-9899
Email: hcmcg@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed noon to 1:00); Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

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The Netherlands

Embassy

Netherlands Embassy in Hanoi
BIDV Tower, 7th floor
194 Tran Quang Khai Street
Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Phone: +84-24-3831-5650
Email: han@minbuza.nl
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm)

Consulate

Netherlands Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon Tower, Suite 901
29 Le Duan Blvd.
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: +84-28-3823-5932
Email: hcm@minbuza.nl
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm)

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Germany

Embassy

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Hanoi
29, Tran Phu
Hanoi
Phone: +84-24-3267-3335
Email: info@hano.diplo.de
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to noon; Monday to Thursday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Consulate

Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Ho-Chi-Minh-City
Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City
33 Le Duan, Ben Nghe
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: +84-28-3828-8100
Email: info@ho-chi-minh-stadt.diplo.de
 Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm; Friday, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm

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Singapore

Embassy

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Hanoi
41 & 43 Tran Phu Street
Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Phone: +84-24-3822-4628
Email: singemb_han@sgmfa.gov.sg
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed noon to 1:00 pm)

Consulate

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City
The Saigon Centre Tower 2, #11-05
67 Le Loi Boulevard
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: +84-28-3822-5174
Email: singcg_hcm@mfa.sg
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed noon to 1:00 pm)

Preparing for Your Vietnam Trip

You’ll need an appropriate visa and a valid passport to enter Vietnam. At Entriva, we can easily and efficiently help with every aspect of getting a Vietnam visa. Start your visa application process.

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