The Consulate General of Hungary in Ho Chi Minh City is on the 21st floor of LIM Tower, 9-11 Ton Duc Thang, Saigon Ward (tel. +84 28 3622 1001; consular email konzulatus.hcm@mfa.gov.hu). It is open Monday–Friday 9:00–17:00; book through “Ügyfélfogadás, időpontfoglalás” before visiting. It serves Hungarians in the south with electronic ID cards, civil registration, family-benefit matters and Schengen visas. Info Travel supports Hungarian nationals with visas, residence cards, legalisation and certified translations – WhatsApp +84327828822.
Contact details of the Hungarian Consulate General
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 21st Floor, LIM Tower, 9-11 Ton Duc Thang Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Phone | +84 28 3622 1001 |
| Consular: konzulatus.hcm@mfa.gov.hu; General: mission.hcm@mfa.gov.hu | |
| Website | hochiminh.mfa.gov.hu |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri: 9:00–17:00; closed Sat–Sun (Google Maps). Reception by appointment – see “Ügyfélfogadás, időpontfoglalás” |
| Jurisdiction | No province list published; in practice southern Vietnam. The Embassy in Hanoi covers Vietnam and Cambodia overall |
Consular services for Hungarian citizens
The Consulate General’s website lists these services for Hungarians living in the south:
- Client reception by appointment and consular fee information.
- Electronic identity cards.
- Domestic (Hungarian) civil registration of births, marriages and other events.
- Maternity support and the Youth Life-Start Support programme.
- Short-stay Schengen visas for foreign nationals.
- Travel registration through Konzinfo and the Utazom app; emergency duty contacts.
The home page does not say whether passport applications or document legalisation are handled in HCMC. For those, ask by email first or contact the Embassy in Hanoi, whose service list covers passports in full.
What to know before you visit
- Come only with an appointment: the office is in the LIM Tower office building; you register at the lobby and should show your booking confirmation.
- Bring your Hungarian passport or ID and originals of civil-status documents (Vietnamese birth or marriage certificates with consular certification where required).
- Holidays: closed on Vietnamese and Hungarian public holidays, notably around Tet and at year end.
- Email first (konzulatus.hcm@mfa.gov.hu) to confirm whether your matter can be done in HCMC or needs the embassy in Hanoi.
- Ignore the old map pin: Google Maps still shows a second listing for the consulate at 22 Phung Khac Khoan – that is an old location. Go straight to LIM Tower, 9-11 Ton Duc Thang.
- Bring a complete visa or family file: applicants report that the consul may ask for extra documents or the legal basis on the spot. Bring printed copies of everything, including any regulation you rely on, to avoid a second trip.
- Other EU citizens can ask for help: nationals of an EU country with no mission in HCMC who lose their passport can email the consulate under EU consular protection for an emergency travel document; coordination with your own country usually takes several days.
What foreigners typically need help with at the consulate
Hungarian residents usually pass through the consulate general at some point while sorting out residence paperwork in Vietnam. Typical situations and the sensible order of steps:
- Passport lost, damaged or stolen: police loss report first, replacement travel document from the consulate general second, and finally a new visa or exit visa from Vietnamese immigration, because the old visa is linked to the old passport number. Details: exit procedures.
- Renewing a passport close to expiry: many Vietnamese offices refuse applications on a passport with little validity left. Once you have the new passport, move your temporary residence card or visa onto it; if your stay has run out, apply for a visa extension.
- Civil status and employment documents: marrying a Vietnamese citizen, registering a child’s birth, applying for a work permit – all require foreign documents that are legalised and translated.
- Notarising signatures and copies: powers of attorney for property, bank or inheritance matters at home.
For short trips or re-entry, check the conditions of the Vietnam e-visa.
Getting a Hungarian passport in Vietnam
We could not confirm whether the Consulate General in HCMC accepts passport applications – its home page mentions only electronic ID cards. The Embassy in Hanoi does list adult, minor and temporary passports (see our article on the Embassy of Hungary in Hanoi). If you lose your passport in the south, call +84 28 3622 1001 to find out where to apply and what replacement document is available.
Info Travel does not replace the Hungarian mission, but we can handle the rest in Vietnam: translation and notarisation, a new visa or exit visa when the old passport is lost, moving your visa or temporary residence card to a new passport, and exit procedures. Steps that require you to appear at the mission remain yours to do in person.
Consular legalisation, MOFA / Department of Foreign Affairs certification and notarised translation
Since 11 September 2026 the Apostille Convention applies to Vietnam (accession deposited 31 December 2025). Hungary is a Contracting State and raised no objection to Vietnam’s accession, so documents moving between the two countries now go primarily by apostille; consular legalisation is used only where the receiving office still requires it.
a) Hungarian documents for use in Vietnam: apostille from the competent Hungarian authority, then a notarised Vietnamese translation – the legalisation step at the Embassy of Vietnam in Budapest is no longer needed. Fallback: certification in Hungary and legalisation at the Vietnamese Embassy in Budapest, or certification by a Hungarian mission in Vietnam (the Hanoi embassy offers this; HCMC unverified) followed by legalisation at the HCMC Department of Foreign Affairs or the Consular Department, unless an international treaty provides an exemption.
b) Vietnamese documents for use in Hungary: apostille from the HCMC Department of Foreign Affairs (convenient for southern residents) or the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi, plus a translation if the Hungarian side asks for one. Only if a Hungarian authority still demands legalisation do you need consular certification and legalisation at the Hungarian mission – ask the Consulate General whether it accepts this in HCMC.
Just send photos of your documents on WhatsApp +84327828822: Info Travel tells you which route applies, arranges the notarised translation, the apostille or MOFA / Department of Foreign Affairs stamp, and submission and collection at the Hungarian mission. See consular legalisation in Vietnam and apostille vs consular legalisation; quotes are given per file.
Embassy of Hungary in Hanoi
The Embassy at 28 Thanh Nien, Hanoi is Hungary’s main mission, covering Vietnam and Cambodia and offering passports, civil registration and legalisation. See: Embassy of Hungary in Hanoi.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Hungarian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City?
21st floor, LIM Tower, 9-11 Ton Duc Thang, Saigon Ward (formerly District 1), Ho Chi Minh City.
Can I get a Hungarian ID card in HCMC?
Yes – the Consulate General’s website has a section on electronic ID cards. Book an appointment first.
Can I apply for a Schengen visa for Hungary here?
The website lists short-stay Schengen visas; requirements and booking details are on the consulate’s pages.
Does the Consulate General legalise documents?
Not verified. From 11 September 2026 most Vietnamese documents for Hungary only need an apostille from the HCMC Department of Foreign Affairs or the Consular Department; where legalisation is still required, the Embassy in Hanoi offers super-legalisation. Info Travel can obtain the apostille at the Department of Foreign Affairs for you.
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