Vietnam Embassy and Consulates in China

Vietnam has seven diplomatic missions in China: the Embassy in Beijing and Consulates General in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Kunming, Nanning and Chongqing. It is one of Vietnam’s largest consular networks anywhere in the world, which makes sense given the shared border, the busy trade links and the growing number of travelers in both directions. This guide is for Chinese travelers, foreign residents in China and Vietnamese citizens living there. It gives the address, phone numbers, email and opening hours for each office, plus a few tips that can save you a wasted trip.

Good news first: most travelers heading to Vietnam for a holiday or a short business trip never need to visit any of these offices. The Vietnam e-visa is handled fully online, and Chinese passport holders are eligible for it. The embassy and consulates matter most when you need a special type of visa, help with Vietnamese documents, or support as a Vietnamese citizen abroad.

Which Office Should You Contact?

Each Vietnamese mission in China looks after its own part of the country. As a general guide, contact the office closest to where you live:

Each office decides its own exact area, so if you live in a province not named above, call or email the nearest one first to check where your application should go.

Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing

The Embassy is on Guanghua Road in Chaoyang District, in the heart of Beijing’s Jianguomenwai diplomatic quarter. Besides its diplomatic role, it handles consular matters for the capital and northern China.

The embassy is busy, especially around holidays, so it’s worth calling or emailing before you go to confirm what documents you need.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Shanghai

The Shanghai office is in Pudong, on the east bank of the Huangpu River. It is the main point of contact for travelers and residents in eastern China.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou

The Guangzhou office is in the Garden Tower on Huanshi East Road in Yuexiu District, one of the city’s central business areas. It serves Guangdong and nearby parts of southern China.

Note the long lunch break. If you’re dropping off documents, the morning session is usually the safest choice.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong office is on Wan Chai Road, a short walk from Wan Chai MTR station. It serves residents of Hong Kong and Macau.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Kunming

The Kunming office is on Beijing Road in the city centre. Yunnan shares a long border with northern Vietnam, so this consulate is especially useful for travelers heading south by road or rail through the Lao Cai crossing.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Nanning

The Nanning office is on Jinhu Road in the city’s business district. Guangxi borders Vietnam’s northeast, and many travelers pass through here on their way to the Huu Nghi (Friendship Pass) and Mong Cai crossings.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Chongqing

Opened in 2025, the Chongqing office is Vietnam’s newest mission in China and its first in the country’s west. It serves Vietnamese citizens and local residents across Chongqing and Sichuan. As a new office, its contact details may still be updated, so the best place to check its current address, phone number and hours is the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (mofa.gov.vn).

What Can the Embassy and Consulates Help With?

The seven offices handle consular work for both foreigners and Vietnamese citizens. Services typically include:

• Vietnam visas issued at the mission, for travelers whose plans need one
• Passports and travel documents for Vietnamese citizens
• Notarization and legalization of documents to be used in Vietnam
• Civil registration, such as births and marriages involving Vietnamese citizens
• Citizen protection and emergency support for Vietnamese nationals in China

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. Chinese passport holders do need a visa for Vietnam, but they can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online without visiting any office 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 or a consulate is the better route when your trip doesn’t fit what the e-visa offers, for example certain work, study or other long-term stays. Each office 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.
• Plan around the big holidays. Chinese New Year and Vietnamese Tet fall at the same time, so offices may close for longer than usual. Expect closures during China’s National Day Golden Week in early October too.
• Mind the time difference. China is 1 hour ahead of Vietnam all year round, including Hong Kong and Macau.
• Crossing by land? If you plan to enter Vietnam overland, for example at Huu Nghi, Lao Cai or Mong Cai, check that your border gate accepts e-visa holders before you set off.
• Bring originals and copies. For any in-person service, carry your passport, photocopies and passport photos, plus any supporting papers the office asks for.

Chinese Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

The Vietnamese missions above serve people in China. If you are already in Vietnam and need help as a Chinese citizen, for example with a lost passport or an emergency, contact China’s own offices there:

Travelers in southern Vietnam will usually find the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City the most convenient. For anywhere else in the country, start with the Embassy in Hanoi.