Vietnam Embassy in Indonesia

Vietnam is represented in Indonesia by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Jakarta. There are no Vietnamese consulates elsewhere in the country, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole archipelago, from Sumatra and Java to Bali, Sulawesi and Papua. This guide is for Indonesian travelers, foreign residents in Indonesia 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 Indonesian travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Indonesian passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 30 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 Jakarta

The Embassy is on Jalan Teuku Umar in Menteng, a leafy central Jakarta neighborhood that is home to many foreign missions. It serves all of Indonesia.

If you live outside Jakarta, in Bali or Surabaya for example, start with a phone call or email. Many questions can be sorted out without making the trip to the capital.

You may also come across the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to ASEAN, which is based in Jakarta too. It works with the ASEAN Secretariat and doesn’t handle visas or other consular services, so contact the Embassy for those.

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
• Citizen protection and emergency support for Vietnamese nationals in Indonesia

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 30 days, Indonesian passport holders don’t need a visa at all. 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 public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Indonesian holidays such as Idul Fitri (Lebaran) and Independence Day.
• Mind the time difference. Jakarta and the rest of western Indonesia share Vietnam’s time zone. Bali and central Indonesia are 1 hour ahead, and Papua is 2 hours ahead.
• Count your days. If you’re entering visa-free, plan your trip within the 30-day limit, including your arrival and departure days. Staying longer means you’ll need a visa before you travel.
• Bring originals and copies. For any in-person service, carry your passport, photocopies and passport photos, plus any supporting papers the embassy asks for.

Indonesian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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