Vietnam Embassy in Belgium

Vietnam is represented in Belgium by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Brussels. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Antwerp, Ghent or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. The embassy also looks after Vietnam’s relations with the European Union, which is headquartered in Brussels. This guide is for Belgian travelers, foreign residents in Belgium 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 Belgian travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Under Vietnam’s current tourism stimulus programme, Belgian passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for tourism stays of up to 45 days. Anyone planning a longer trip, or traveling for other purposes, 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 Brussels

The Embassy is on Boulevard Général Jacques in Ixelles, a lively district in the south-east of Brussels, not far from the European Quarter. It serves all of Belgium.

If you live in Antwerp, Liège or elsewhere outside Brussels, start with a phone call or email. Many questions can be sorted out without making the trip to the capital.

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 Belgium

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 45 days, Belgian passport holders can currently enter Vietnam without a visa. This exemption is part of a time-limited tourism programme, so check that it’s still in force before you travel. 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 your passport validity. Visa-free entry requires a passport valid for at least six months, so renew it before you book if it’s close to expiring.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Belgian holidays such as Belgian National Day on 21 July.
• Mind the time difference. Belgium is 6 hours behind Vietnam in winter and 5 hours behind during European summer time.
• 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.

Belgian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

You can also email the embassy at hanoi@diplobel.fed.be. For emergencies, it runs an emergency line on +84 913 221 500. Belgium also has an honorary consulate in Ho Chi Minh City for travelers in the south.