The Embassy of Vietnam in France is in Paris, at 61 rue de Miromesnil, 75008 Paris; phone +33 1 44 14 64 00. The mission issues passports and handles civil status, nationality and consular legalisation for Vietnamese citizens, and processes visas for foreigners. If you need a visa, an approval letter or legalised documents for use in Vietnam, Info Travel helps from the Vietnam side – WhatsApp +84327828822.
Contact details of the Embassy of Vietnam in France
Embassy of Vietnam in France (Paris)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 rue de Miromesnil, 75008 Paris, France |
| Phone | +33 1 44 14 64 00 (within France: 01 44 14 64 00) |
| Website | vnembassy-paris.mofa.gov.vn |
Details compiled from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs directory (mofa.gov.vn/cac-don-vi, overseas missions) on 19 October 2026. No email address is published in the directory; use the email or contact form on the official website. No fax number is published. Opening hours are not listed in the directory – check the official website before visiting.
According to the Ministry’s list of overseas missions, Vietnam has one mission in France – the Embassy in Paris – which handles all consular matters for the country.
Main consular services
For Vietnamese citizens:
- Passport issuance, renewal and replacement; travel documents after a passport is lost.
- Civil status: birth, marriage and death registration, and recording events registered abroad.
- Nationality matters: confirmation, renunciation and restoration of Vietnamese nationality.
- Consular certification and legalisation, notarisation and attestation of documents.
- Citizen protection in emergencies (accidents, lost documents, detention).
For foreigners: the mission still issues visas, but most travellers now use the online e-visa. A visa sticker from the embassy is mainly for diplomatic or official passports, or for applicants holding a visa approval letter from the Vietnam Immigration Department that names Paris as the pick-up point.
Do French citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
According to the Vietnam visa exemption list kept up to date by Info Travel, France is covered by the unilateral exemption under Resolution 44/NQ-CP: up to 45 days per entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of travel, applicable until 14 March 2028. Rules are adjusted from time to time, so check again shortly before you travel.
For stays longer than 45 days or multiple entries, French citizens can apply online at evisa.gov.vn (up to 90 days, single or multiple entry; fee USD 25 or USD 50). Info Travel offers a full-service e-visa if you want your application checked before submission.
Legalising documents from France for use in Vietnam
From 11 September 2026 the Apostille Convention applies to Vietnam (Decree 293/2026/ND-CP); France is a party and did not object to Vietnam’s accession, so documents issued in France for use in Vietnam can be certified with an apostille instead of consular legalisation. Confirm with the receiving authority in Vietnam first. The usual steps:
- Obtain an apostille from the competent authority in France under local rules.
- Confirm with the receiving authority in Vietnam; documents outside the Convention can still be legalised at the Embassy of Vietnam in Paris.
- In Vietnam, have it translated into Vietnamese and the translation certified (see notarised translation).
Typical documents: degrees and criminal record certificates for a Vietnam work permit, birth certificates, and certificates of marital status for marriage in Vietnam. If sending papers back to France is not practical, see Info Travel’s consular legalisation service.
How Info Travel can help
- Approval letters for visa pick-up at a mission or on arrival at the airport.
- Tourist, business and family e-visas; urgent visas for last-minute trips.
- Consular legalisation and certified translation in Vietnam.
- Visa extensions and temporary residence cards for employees, investors and family members.
Fees depend on each case; Info Travel sends an exact quote via WhatsApp +84327828822.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of the Embassy of Vietnam in France?
The MOFA directory does not list opening hours. Check the notices on the mission’s official website and remember both Vietnamese and local public holidays.
Do I need an appointment?
It is best to call or email first to confirm the required documents and how applications are accepted (in person or by post), so you do not have to make several trips.
Should I apply at the embassy or get an e-visa?
For ordinary tourist and business trips, the online e-visa is faster and easier. An embassy visa suits diplomatic or official passports, or travellers with an approval letter naming Paris as the pick-up point.
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