Vietnam Embassy in the Czech Republic

Vietnam is represented in the Czech Republic by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Prague. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Brno, Ostrava or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. The Czech Republic is home to one of the largest Vietnamese communities in Europe, so the embassy and its consular section are among the busiest Vietnamese offices on the continent. This guide is for Czech travelers, foreign residents in the Czech Republic and Vietnamese citizens living there. It covers the embassy’s addresses, phone numbers, email and opening hours, plus a few practical tips before you get in touch.

Good news first: most Czech travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Under Vietnam’s current tourism stimulus programme, Czech 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 Prague

The Embassy’s main building is on Plzeňská Street in Prague 5, in the Smíchov district. Consular services, however, are handled at a separate office on the Vltava riverbank in Prague 2, so make sure you go to the right address.

For visas, passports and document legalization, head straight to the consular section on Rašínovo nábřeží, not the main embassy building. It only receives visitors three days a week, so plan your visit around those days.

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 support for the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 45 days, Czech passport holders can currently enter Vietnam without a visa. This exemption applies to tourism only and is part of a time-limited programme, so check that it’s still in force before you travel. For longer stays or other purposes, 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:

• Go to the right building. Consular matters are handled on Rašínovo nábřeží in Prague 2, while the main embassy is in Prague 5.
• Remember the purpose rule. Visa-free entry only covers tourism. If you’re traveling for work, business meetings or study, you’ll need a visa even for a short stay.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Czech holidays such as Czech Statehood Day and Independent Czechoslovak State Day.
• Mind the time difference. The Czech Republic 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.

Czech Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

You can also email the embassy at hanoi@embassy.mzv.cz, or contact its consular section at consulate_hanoi@mzv.cz. Travelers anywhere in Vietnam can reach out to it for help.