Vietnam Embassy in Brunei

Vietnam is represented in Brunei by one diplomatic mission: the Embassy of Vietnam in Bandar Seri Begawan. There are no Vietnamese consulates elsewhere in the country, so the embassy handles all consular matters across Brunei’s four districts. This guide is for Bruneian travelers, foreign residents in Brunei and Vietnamese citizens living there. It covers the embassy’s address, phone numbers, email and opening hours, plus a few practical tips before you get in touch.

Good news first: most Bruneian travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Brunei passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for short stays of up to 14 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 Bandar Seri Begawan

The Embassy is in the Kilanas area, on the western side of the capital, a short drive from the city centre. It serves the whole country, including Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait and Temburong.

The embassy uses several phone lines, so if one number doesn’t connect, try another from the list or send an email. For urgent matters outside office hours, the hotline is your best option.

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
• Passports and travel documents for Vietnamese citizens
• Notarization and legalization of documents to be used in Vietnam
• Visa exemption certificates for overseas Vietnamese and their family members
• Citizen registration, protection and emergency support for Vietnamese nationals in Brunei

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a short holiday of up to 14 days, Brunei 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 sending 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 Bruneian public holidays such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri and National Day.
• Mind the time difference. Brunei is 1 hour ahead of Vietnam all year round, which makes it easy to coordinate with offices back in Vietnam.
• Count your days. If you’re entering visa-free, plan your trip within the 14-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.

Bruneian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

You can also email the embassy at hanoi.vietnam@mfa.gov.bn. It opens Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Brunei has no consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, so travelers in southern Vietnam also contact the embassy in Hanoi.