Vietnam Embassy in Belarus

Vietnam is represented in Belarus by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Minsk. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Brest, Gomel or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. This guide is for Belarusian travelers, foreign residents in Belarus 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.

Good news first: most Belarusian travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Belarusian passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days, and anyone planning a longer trip can apply for a Vietnam e-visa fully online. The embassy matters most when you need a special type of visa, help with Vietnamese documents, or support as a Vietnamese citizen abroad.

Embassy of Vietnam in Minsk

The Embassy is on Mozhaiskogo Street in Minsk. It serves all of Belarus.

The consular section only receives visitors on two days a week, so plan your visit carefully. You may also see an older address on Sobinov Lane on some websites, so double-check the current location before you set off.

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 Belarus

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 45 days, Belarusian passport holders don’t need a visa at all. For longer stays, you can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online without visiting the embassy or posting a passport. You fill in the form, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay, and receive the e-visa by email.

The embassy is the better route when your trip doesn’t fit what visa-free entry or the e-visa offers, for example certain work, study or other long-term stays. The embassy sets its own document list and fees for these cases, so check with them before you apply.

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 public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Belarusian public holidays.
• Mind the time difference. Belarus is 4 hours behind Vietnam all year round.
• Count your days. If you’re entering visa-free, plan your trip within the 45-day limit, including your arrival and departure days. Staying longer means you’ll need a visa before you travel.
• Bring originals and copies. For any in-person service, carry your passport, photocopies and passport photos, plus any supporting papers the embassy asks for.

Belarusian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

For consular matters, the embassy’s consular section can be reached on +84 24 3719 7126 or at vn.consul@mfa.gov.by. It receives visitors on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and early afternoons.