The Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand is at Level 21 Grand Plimmer Tower, 2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington 6011 (tel. +64 4 803 3775). It is Vietnam’s only mission in New Zealand and handles passports, civil status, citizenship, document legalisation and assistance for Vietnamese citizens, plus visas for foreigners. On the Vietnam side, Info Travel helps with e-visas, visa approval letters, legalisation and certified translation – message us on WhatsApp +84327828822.
Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand: contact details
The details below come from the directory of Vietnamese missions abroad on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal (checked October 2026). Phone numbers are shown in international format.
| Item | Embassy of Vietnam in Wellington |
|---|---|
| Address | Level 21 Grand Plimmer Tower, 2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington 6011, New Zealand |
| Phone | +64 4 803 3775 |
| Fax | +64 4 803 3777 |
| Not listed in the directory – see the official website | |
| Website | vnembassy-wellington.mofa.gov.vn |
Vietnam has no consulate-general in New Zealand, so all consular matters go through the embassy in Wellington. Opening hours and submission methods can change; check the official website or the missions list on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal before you go.
Main consular services
For Vietnamese citizens in New Zealand:
- New and replacement passports; travel documents if a passport is lost.
- Civil status: birth, marriage and death registration, and recording events registered in New Zealand.
- Citizenship matters: renunciation, restoration, confirmation of Vietnamese nationality.
- Certification, consular legalisation, notarisation and attestation of documents.
- Assistance to citizens in difficulty.
For foreigners: most travellers now apply for an e-visa online at the official site evisa.gov.vn and never need to visit the embassy. Visas stamped at the embassy are mostly for diplomatic or official passport holders, or for applicants who already hold an approval letter from Vietnam’s Immigration Department.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. New Zealand is not on the Vietnam visa exemption list, so New Zealand citizens need a visa (apart from the separate visa-free stay of up to 30 days for direct arrivals on Phu Quoc island). The usual route is an e-visa: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, government fee USD 25 (single) or USD 50 (multiple). See our Vietnam e-visa application guide and the Vietnam visa by nationality hub.
Legalising New Zealand documents for use in Vietnam
Degrees, criminal record certificates (needed for work permits), birth certificates and marriage documents issued in New Zealand used to require authentication by the competent New Zealand authority followed by consular legalisation at the Vietnamese embassy in Wellington.
From 11 September 2026 the Apostille Convention applies to Vietnam (implemented by Decree 293/2026/ND-CP). According to the Hague Conference (HCCH) status table, New Zealand is a party and is not among the states that objected to Vietnam’s accession, so New Zealand public documents with an apostille should in principle no longer need consular legalisation. As the rule is new, confirm with the receiving authority in Vietnam. A certified Vietnamese translation is still required.
See our consular legalisation service and Vietnam work permit service.
How Info Travel can help
- Visa approval letters for collecting a visa at the embassy or on arrival at the airport.
- Vietnam e-visa applications, including urgent cases.
- Legalisation and certified translation of documents in Vietnam.
- Visa extensions and temporary residence cards for foreigners already in Vietnam.
Service fees depend on each case; we send an exact quote via WhatsApp.
FAQ
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
The Ministry’s directory does not list opening hours. Please check the official website or call before visiting.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular procedures may require an appointment or submission by post, especially if you live far from Wellington. Contact the embassy for instructions.
Should I apply at the embassy or online?
For tourism and short business trips, the online e-visa is the quickest and simplest option. Embassy visas are mainly for diplomatic or official passports or approval-letter cases.
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