The Embassy of Vietnam in Egypt is in Cairo, at 47 Ahmed Heshmat Street, Zamalek, Cairo, phone +20 2 2736 4327. It is the only Vietnamese mission in Egypt listed on the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal and handles citizen protection, passports and civil status for Vietnamese nationals, as well as visas and document legalisation for foreigners. On the Vietnam side, Info Travel helps with visa approval letters, e-visas, urgent visas, legalisation and translations – message us on WhatsApp +84327828822.
Contact details of the Embassy of Vietnam in Egypt
The data below comes from the list of overseas missions on the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal (read 19 October 2026). The embassy is located in Zamalek, on Gezira Island in the Nile.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 Ahmed Heshmat Street, Zamalek, Cairo |
| Phone | +20 2 2736 4327 |
| Fax | +20 2 2736 6091 |
| vnemb.eg@mofa.gov.vn | |
| Website | vnembassy-cairo.mofa.gov.vn |
Phone numbers, emails and procedures can change, so check the embassy’s official website or the mofa.gov.vn – overseas missions page before you go. Several Vietnamese embassies in Africa also cover neighbouring countries; if you live elsewhere in the region, check the website to see which mission is responsible for you.
Main consular services
For Vietnamese citizens in Egypt
- Passport issuance and renewal; travel documents after a lost passport.
- Civil status: birth registration for children born in Egypt, marriage registration, recording of civil-status events.
- Nationality matters (confirmation, renunciation or restoration of Vietnamese nationality).
- Certification of signatures and copies; legalisation of documents.
- Citizen protection in case of accidents, arrest, lost documents or other emergencies.
For foreigners
- Vietnamese visas: most tourists and business travellers now apply online for an e-visa; visas at the embassy are mainly for diplomatic or official passport holders or applicants who already have an approval letter from the Vietnam Immigration Department.
- Consular legalisation of documents issued in Egypt for use in Vietnam.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Egypt is not on the list of Vietnam visa-exempt countries for ordinary passports. The easiest option is an e-visa from the official portal evisa.gov.vn: valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, with a government fee of USD 25 (single) or USD 50 (multiple). Our step-by-step e-visa application guide explains the photo, passport and itinerary details you need.
For longer stays for work, investment or family visits, the company or sponsor in Vietnam first obtains a visa approval letter, and the visa is then issued at the embassy in Cairo or at an international border gate in Vietnam. Rules by country are summarised on our Vietnam visa by nationality page.
Legalising documents from Egypt for use in Vietnam
Egyptian nationals who work, marry or study in Vietnam are often asked for degrees, police certificates, birth certificates or proof of marital status. A Vietnam work permit application, for example, requires a recognised degree and criminal record certificate.
Egypt is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so Egyptian documents for use in Vietnam generally need consular legalisation:
- Have the document certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or other competent authority) of Egypt.
- Have it legalised by the Embassy of Vietnam in Cairo.
- In Vietnam, get a notarised translation from Arabic into Vietnamese and file it with the receiving authority.
If you are already in Vietnam and cannot easily travel back, Info Travel can advise on the most practical consular legalisation route for each document.
How Info Travel can help
- Visa approval letters for visa pick-up at the embassy or on arrival at an international airport in Vietnam.
- Full-service e-visa applications, with a check of your details before submission.
- Urgent visas for last-minute travel.
- Consular legalisation and notarised translation of Arabic documents in Vietnam.
- Visa extensions and temporary residence cards for Egyptian nationals living and working in Vietnam.
Every case is different, so we send an exact quote on WhatsApp +84327828822 after reviewing your documents.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of the Embassy of Vietnam in Egypt?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal does not publish the embassy’s opening hours. Check the official website vnembassy-cairo.mofa.gov.vn or call ahead, keeping in mind public holidays in both Vietnam and Egypt.
Do I need an appointment?
It is best to contact the embassy first by phone or email to confirm the documents required and when applications are received, especially for passports, civil status or legalisation.
Should I apply for a visa at the embassy or online?
For tourism or short business trips of up to 90 days, an e-visa is the simplest choice because you do not need to visit the embassy. Applying at the embassy makes sense for diplomatic or official passports, or when you already hold an approval letter.
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