The Embassy of Vietnam in London is Vietnam’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Vietnamese nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 12-14 Victoria Road, London W8 5RD, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7937 1912 |
| Fax | +44 20 7937 6108 |
| officeldn@vietnamembassy.org.uk | |
| Website | www.vietnamembassy.org.uk |
| Head of Mission | Minh Hung, Ambassador |
| National Day | 2 August |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Consular/visa section according to the mission’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment. Consular and visa section mornings only, appointment required; e-mail enquiries recommended (consular@vietnamembassy.org.uk).
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Good to know: Consular and visa section mornings only, appointment required; e-mail enquiries recommended (consular@vietnamembassy.org.uk).
Who runs the Vietnamese Embassy?
According to the London Diplomatic List, Vietnam is represented by Ambassador Minh Hung (since 4 July 2024). 15 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this embassy.
Documents checklist
What Vietnamese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Vietnamese government information:
Renewing a Vietnamese passport abroad
- Fill in the declaration online at passport.mofa.gov.vn (form TK02), print it and bring it to the embassy
- Your old passport with copies of the personal-information and annotation pages
- Proof of residence abroad (residence card, valid visa or residence confirmation)
- Two new photos, 4 × 6 cm, white background, bareheaded, without glasses
- Lost passport: police report of the host country and written statements to the embassy
- Valid 10 years from age 14 (5 years under 14)
Sources: Embassy of Vietnam in Prague – renewal of an expiring or damaged passport (mofa.gov.vn), Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand – renewing an expired passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Vietnam (up to 45 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on UK bank holidays as well as on the Vietnamese national day: 2 August.
Emergency assistance
In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the mission (checked October 2026), UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Vietnam, www.vietnamembassy.org.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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