The Embassy of Vietnam in the UK is at 12-14 Victoria Road, London W8 5RD (tel. +44 20 7937 1912, email officeldn@vietnamembassy.org.uk). It represents Vietnam in the United Kingdom 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 the UK: 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 London |
|---|---|
| Address | 12-14 Victoria Road, London W8 5RD, United Kingdom |
| Phone | +44 20 7937 1912 |
| Fax | The listed fax number is unclear – see the official website |
| officeldn@vietnamembassy.org.uk | |
| Website | vnembassy-london.mofa.gov.vn |
Opening hours, application days and submission methods (in person or by post) 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 the UK:
- New and replacement passports; travel documents if a passport is lost.
- Civil status: birth, marriage and death registration, and recording events registered in the UK.
- 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 British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
British citizens get a unilateral visa exemption of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry, valid from 15/3/2025 to 14/3/2028 (see our Vietnam visa exemption list). For stays over 45 days or multiple entries, apply for an e-visa of up to 90 days, single or multiple entry (government fee USD 25 / USD 50). Full details: Vietnam visa for UK citizens.
Legalising UK documents for use in Vietnam
Degrees, criminal record certificates (needed for work permits), birth certificates and marriage documents issued in the UK used to need certification (usually an apostille from the FCDO) followed by consular legalisation at the Vietnamese embassy in London.
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, the UK is a party and is not among the states that objected to Vietnam’s accession, so UK public documents with an apostille should in principle no longer need the embassy legalisation step. 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 an 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. Contact the embassy by email or phone for instructions.
Should I apply at the embassy or online?
Trips of up to 45 days usually need no visa. For longer stays the e-visa is the quickest option; embassy visas are mainly for diplomatic or official passports or approval-letter cases.
Info Travel – visa solutions for foreigners in Vietnam
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