Vietnam Embassy in Hungary

Vietnam is represented in Hungary by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Budapest. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Debrecen, Szeged or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. Vietnam and Hungary have enjoyed close ties since the 1950s, and Hungary is home to a well-established Vietnamese community. This guide is for Hungarian travelers, foreign residents in Hungary 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 Hungarian travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Under Vietnam’s current tourism stimulus programme, Hungarian 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 Budapest

The Embassy is on Thököly út in Zugló, Budapest’s 14th district, east of the city centre. It serves all of Hungary.

The consular section only receives visitors on two mornings a week, so plan your visit carefully. If you live outside Budapest, start with a phone call or email.

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 Hungary

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 45 days, Hungarian 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:

• Plan around the consular days. Consular services are only offered on Monday and Wednesday mornings, so check before you set off.
• 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 Hungarian holidays such as St Stephen’s Day on 20 August and the 23 October national day.
• Mind the time difference. Hungary 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.

Hungarian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

The Consulate General covers Da Nang and the provinces south of it, while the Embassy in Hanoi covers the north. Outside office hours, Hungarian citizens can call the consular call centre in Budapest on +36 80 36 80 36.