General information about the Embassy of Vietnam in London

The Vietnamese Embassy is an official body representing the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In the United Kingdom, the Embassy of Vietnam is located in London. Its main function is to maintain diplomatic relations between the UK and Vietnam as well as provide consular services to citizens of Vietnam residing in or traveling to Great Britain.

If you are a temporary or permanent resident of Great Britain, you can reach the Vietnamese Embassy to book an appointment. The standard visit should take around 20 minutes, but it depends on the individual and their issues. The appointment can be booked on the official website of the Vietnam Embassy in London.

Services provided by the Vietnamese Embassy in London

All Vietnamese citizens seeking consular assistance when spending time in the United Kingdom can contact the Vietnamese Embassy in London. Among the services provided by the embassy officials are:

• informative service regarding visa policy and requirements to enter the UK
• information on customs and laws applicable in the UK
• visa issuance for those who plan to travel abroad (single or multiple visas)
• passport issuance in case of its loss or damage
• notarization of personal documents, including marriage attestations and birth certificates
• professional assistance for victims of military conflicts, natural disasters, and other alikes

Vietnam Embassy in London: contact details

Should you need to contact the Embassy of Vietnam in the UK, you can book an appointment or contact the officials via email or phone. Following are contact details:

• Telephone: +44 207 937 1912
• E-Mail: consular@vietnamembassy.org.uk
• Headquarters: 12-14 Victoria Road, London W8 5RD, UK
• Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 – 12:30

Note: If you prefer to visit the embassy in person, do remember to schedule a meeting before you visit the office.

Vietnamese visa application process

One possible way to get a visa for Vietnam is to contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy.

Visas issued by the Embassy of Vietnam - requirements

Embassy visa applications can be processed only if an applicant can submit the following documents:

• a national passport with the approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam (applications supported by travel documents for refugees or national passports without the approval letter cannot be processed);
• a passport-style photo no older than six months (4x6 cm or 3.5x4.5 cm) in color, with a white background, without sunglasses and headwear);
• a completed visa application form including some personal details, contact and sponsor information, travel details, etc.

Note: Depending on the individual circumstances, an embassy may request applicants to reveal more information or provide more documents supporting their applications.

More about Vietnam embassy visa

Validity rules

The visa validity period starts on the day you put as your arrival date in your visa application form. The same date will be printed on your visa document. A holder of a Vietnam embassy visa is allowed to enter Vietnam on or after the date of entry stated on the visa and must leave the country before the expiry date (also stated on the visa).

Visa denial

The Embassy of Vietnam reserves the right to ask applicants to provide additional information about their planned trip to Vietnam as well as submit supporting documents. Moreover, any visa application can be rejected, and the embassy is not obliged to explain the reasons for visa denial.

Vietnam online visa

Vietnam e-Visa is a visa type that foreigners can obtain without visiting the nearest Vietnam Embassy. Instead, they can complete the entire visa application process online. This is a more convenient method of applying for a visa as it eliminates the need to book any embassy appointment.

Vietnam offers two types of visas issued for either single or multiple entries with a maximum validity of 90 days.

You can apply for a visa to Vietnam in a few intuitive steps, including providing the required information and necessary documents and covering the processing fee. Once the Vietnamese immigration authorities approve your visa application, a PDF receipt will be delivered straight to your email inbox.

The application can be submitted directly on the website of the Vietnam Immigration Department. The processing time should take around 5 business days but is at the total discretion of the immigration officials.

Current immunization requirements for Vietnam

At the moment, there are no coronavirus restrictions. A traveler arriving in Vietnam does not have to provide either a COVID-19 vaccination proof or a negative test. Vaccination against COVID-19 is highly recommended, though.

A few weeks prior to the date of your planned trip to Vietnam, you should check the vaccinations and certificates required for Vietnam. The recommended vaccination list is available on the official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Current requirements to enter and exit Vietnam

There are two documents that most nationalities around the world must hold to enter Vietnam. These documents include a relevant visa and a valid passport.

The passport requirements are that it must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of the intended arrival in Vietnam and have at least 2 blank pages.

Exit requirements include having a valid and undamaged passport. Passport damage may even cause exit denial. In case your passport has been lost, stolen, or damaged, make sure to renew it. This rule applies both to entry and exit requirements.

Vietnam work permit for foreign workers

If you are interested in undertaking employment in Vietnam, you should start by gathering the necessary documents. Foreigners who wish to work in Vietnam must obtain a Work Visa issued directly at the Embassy of Vietnam. Also, obtaining a work permit will be necessary. The permit is granted by the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

One more requirement applicable to foreign workers in Vietnam is mandatory social insurance. This requirement is regulated by a Decree 143/2018/ND-CP

Vietnamese Immigration Offices contact details

Hanoi Vietnam Immigration Department