Embassy Wietnam in the UK

Major information about the Vietnamese Embassy in the United Kingdom

The Vietnamese Embassy in the United Kingdom serves as a diplomatic mission to facilitate relations between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United Kingdom. It plays a significant role in supporting cultural, economic, and political ties between the two countries.

The Embassy of Vietnam in London provides both Vietnamese and foreign citizens with a number of services. For example, foreign nationals, particularly UK citizens, can receive information on traveling to Vietnam (the country's entry requirements and visa policy), obtain a visa, or acquire Vietnamese citizenship.

Vietnamese nationals can get there urgent assistance in dangerous situations, receive emergency travel documents if their passports are lost or stolen, enjoy documentary and notarial services (e.g., birth and marriage registration, Vietnamese police check), as well as legalization and signature authentication.

In order to use any of the services mentioned above, you need to book an appointment at the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK and make a visit on a scheduled date (it usually lasts about 20 minutes). It is possible to register for an appointment online via  the official website of the Vietnam Embassy in the United Kingdom.

Vietnam tourist visa

Travelers willing to go to Vietnam for leisure purposes must obtain a tourist visa from the Embassy of Vietnam. First of all, applicants must book a visit and provide the necessary documents in person or by post:

• a visa application form;
• a valid passport;
• a recent photograph;
• an approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam.

Then, it is required to cover the visa fee in cash and wait for the application to be approved. The processing normally takes about 7 business days.

Vietnam business visa

People traveling to Vietnam on business – for example, to take part in business meetings, attend conferences, congresses, trade fairs, etc. – must get a business visa. The application process is quite similar. To lodge the application, travelers should register for an appointment at the Vietnamese Embassy in the United Kingdom and attach the required documentation, which includes:

• a passport that remains effective for at least a month;
• a clear passport-style photograph;
• an approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam;
• a completed application form.

The payment must be made in cash. Most applications are processed within 7 business days. Keep in mind that the documentation can also be sent by post.

Vietnam online visa

Alternatively, citizens of eligible countries can get a visa to Vietnam for short-term tourist and business visits electronically. The online application procedure is simple, intuitive, and takes only a few minutes.

Visitors must fill out a short form with the requested information, upload electronic copies of mandatory documents (a passport and face photograph), cover the visa fee, and wait for confirmation. The approved Vietnam e-Visa will be delivered directly to the applicant's email address.

Important: Only certain entry ports in Vietnam support electronic visas. You won't be able to enter the country via any port other than those presented below.

Latest immunization requirements for Vietnam

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travelers entering Vietnam at the moment. Still, it is recommended to be up-to-date on all routine vaccines and consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Measles, Rabies, and Typhoid.

As requirements may be subject to changes, it is best to check the latest travel advice on  the official CDC website.

Requirements for entry into and exit from Vietnam

Those traveling to Vietnam must have such documents as a passport with at least 2 blank pages that does not expire for a minimum 6 months from the arrival date and a valid visa (if required for traveler's nationality). Make sure that you get your visa stamped.

The entry into and exit from Vietnam will be denied if a visitor does not hold a valid travel document or uses a passport that is damaged or has been reported stolen or lost.

Work permit from the Embassy of Vietnam

People seeking a paid job in Vietnam must prepare the mandatory documentation first. They should obtain a work visa issued by the Vietnamese Embassy and a work permit that can be granted by the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. In some cases, it is possible to convert one type of visa to another type or purpose without leaving Vietnam.

Additionally, according to the Decree 143/2018/ND-CP implemented by the Vietnamese government in 2018, all foreign nationals working in Vietnam must have obligatory social insurance.

Immigration offices in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Hanoi Vietnam Immigration Department

• Address: 40A, Hang Bai Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Telephone: +84 438 264 026

Danang Vietnam Immigration Department

• Address: 7 Tran Quy Cap, Danang, Vietnam
• Telephone: +84 751 1382 3383

Ho Chi Minh Vietnam Immigration Department

• Address: 161 Nguyen Du, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Telephone: +84 838 299 398