Vietnam Embassy in Finland

Vietnam is represented in Finland by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Helsinki. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Tampere, Turku or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. This guide is for Finnish travelers, foreign residents in Finland 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 Finnish travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Finnish passport holders can currently visit Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 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 Helsinki

The Embassy is on Kulosaarentie in Kulosaari (Brändö), a green island district east of central Helsinki that is easy to reach by metro. It serves all of Finland.

The consular section may only receive visitors on certain days of the week, so call or email before you go. If you live outside the Helsinki area, many questions can be sorted out without making the trip.

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 Finland

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. Finnish passport holders can currently enter Vietnam without a visa for stays of up to 45 days. Vietnam reviews this policy from time to time, so check that it’s still in place 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. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your arrival date in Vietnam.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Finnish holidays such as Midsummer and Independence Day in December.
• Mind the time difference. Finland is 5 hours behind Vietnam in winter and 4 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.

Finnish Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

Travelers anywhere in Vietnam can contact the embassy in Hanoi for consular help.