Vietnam Embassy in Mongolia

Vietnam is represented in Mongolia by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Ulaanbaatar. There are no Vietnamese consulates elsewhere in the country, so the embassy handles consular matters for all of Mongolia. This guide is for Mongolian travelers, foreign residents in Mongolia 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 Mongolian travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Under an agreement between the two countries, Mongolian passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for 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 Ulaanbaatar

The Embassy is on Peace Avenue (Enkhtaivny Urgun Chuluu), one of the main roads running through the centre of Ulaanbaatar. It serves all of Mongolia.

If you live outside the capital, start with a phone call or email. Many questions can be sorted out without making the trip to Ulaanbaatar.

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 Mongolia

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 30 days, Mongolian 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.
• Plan around the lunch break. The embassy closes between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM, so aim for the morning or later in the afternoon.
• Check public holidays on both sides. Vietnamese Tet and Mongolian Tsagaan Sar often fall close together, so the embassy may close for longer than usual around the Lunar New Year. It may also close during the Naadam festival in July.
• Mind the time difference. Mongolia is 1 hour ahead of Vietnam all year round.
• 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.

Mongolian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

You can also email the embassy at hanoi@mfa.gov.mn. Travelers anywhere in Vietnam should start with the embassy in Hanoi, which can advise on the best way to get help.