Vietnam Embassy in Cuba

Vietnam is represented in Cuba by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Havana. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Santiago de Cuba or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole island. Vietnam and Cuba share one of the warmest friendships in Vietnam’s diplomatic history, with relations dating back to 1960. This guide is for Cuban travelers, foreign residents in Cuba 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.

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

Embassy of Vietnam in Havana

The Embassy is on Fifth Avenue (5ta Avenida) in Miramar, the leafy district in Playa municipality where most of Havana’s foreign embassies are located. It serves all of Cuba.

Internet access in Cuba can be patchy, so if an email goes unanswered, try calling instead. If you live outside Havana, a phone call first can save you a long journey.

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 Cuba

How Should Cubans 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.

Paying online with a card issued in Cuba isn’t always straightforward, so some travelers find it easier to apply in person at the embassy in Havana. The embassy is also the right route for work, study and other long-term stays. It sets its own document list and fees, 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 ahead. Hours, phone lines and procedures can change, and some services may need an appointment.
• Plan your route. There are no direct flights between Cuba and Vietnam, so most journeys connect through Europe, the Middle East or another hub. Make sure your documents also cover any transit stops along the way.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Cuban holidays such as 1 January and the late-July national celebrations.
• Mind the time difference. Cuba is 12 hours behind Vietnam in winter and 11 hours behind during Cuban daylight saving time.
• Bring originals and copies. For any in-person service, carry your passport, photocopies and passport photos, plus any supporting papers the embassy asks for.

Cuban Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

The Vietnamese embassy above serves people in Cuba. If you are already in Vietnam and need help as a Cuban citizen, for example with a lost passport or an emergency, contact Cuba’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.