Vietnam Embassy in Algeria

Vietnam is represented in Algeria by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Algiers. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Oran, Constantine or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. Vietnam and Algeria have shared close ties since 1962, the year of Algerian independence, and the embassy remains the main link between the two countries. This guide is for Algerian travelers, foreign residents in Algeria and Vietnamese citizens living there. It covers the embassy’s address, phone number, email and opening hours, plus a few practical tips before you get in touch.

Algerian passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam. You can apply for a Vietnam e-visa fully online or go through the embassy, depending on your plans. The embassy is also the place to go for help with Vietnamese documents or support as a Vietnamese citizen abroad.

Embassy of Vietnam in Algiers

The Embassy is on Rue Chénoua in Hydra, a residential district on the heights of Algiers where many foreign embassies are located. It serves all of Algeria.

Algeria’s working week runs from Sunday to Thursday, and the embassy’s schedule may differ from local offices. Call or email first to confirm the days and hours it receives visitors.

What Can the Embassy Help With?

The embassy handles consular work for both foreigners and Vietnamese citizens. Services typically include:

• Vietnam visas issued at the embassy, for travelers whose plans need one
• Visa exemption certificates for overseas Vietnamese and their family members
• Passports and travel documents for Vietnamese citizens
• Notarization and legalization of documents to be used in Vietnam
• Civil registration, citizen protection and emergency support for Vietnamese nationals in Algeria

How Should Algerians Apply for a Visa?

You have two main options. The Vietnam e-visa lets you apply online without visiting the embassy or posting your passport. You fill in the form, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay, and receive the e-visa by email.

You can also apply through the embassy in Algiers. According to the Algerian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnamese visas are issued to Algerian citizens free of charge, which can make the embassy route worth considering. Check with the Vietnamese Embassy whether this applies to your type of visa before you decide. The embassy is also the right route for work, study and other long-term stays.

Practical Tips Before You Go

A little preparation goes a long way with consular offices. Keep these in mind:

• Call or email first. Hours, phone lines and procedures can change, and some services may need an appointment.
• Check your passport validity. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your arrival date in Vietnam.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Algerian holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Independence Day and Revolution Day.
• Mind the time difference. Algeria is 6 hours behind Vietnam all year round.
• Keep copies of your documents. Save photos of your passport and visa pages in your email or cloud storage, so they’re easy to find if your passport is lost or stolen.

Algerian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

The Vietnamese embassy above serves people in Algeria. If you are already in Vietnam and need help as an Algerian citizen, for example with a lost passport or an emergency, contact Algeria’s own embassy there:

You can also email the embassy at ambassade@amb-algerie.vn. Travelers anywhere in Vietnam can contact it for consular help.