Vietnam Embassy in the Netherlands

Vietnam is represented in the Netherlands by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in The Hague. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Amsterdam, Rotterdam or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. This guide is for Dutch travelers, foreign residents in the Netherlands 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 Dutch travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Under Vietnam’s current tourism stimulus programme, Dutch 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 The Hague

The Embassy is on Javastraat in the Archipelbuurt, a leafy embassy quarter close to the centre of The Hague. It serves all of the Netherlands.

The consular section is only open three days a week, so avoid turning up on a Tuesday or Thursday. If you live in Amsterdam, Rotterdam or elsewhere, 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 emergency support for Vietnamese nationals in the Netherlands

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 45 days, Dutch 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 run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only.
• 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 Dutch holidays such as King’s Day on 27 April.
• Mind the time difference. The Netherlands 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.

Dutch Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

The embassy receives visitors on weekday mornings by appointment only. The Netherlands also has a Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, which you can reach at hcm@minbuza.nl. From anywhere in the world, you can call the Dutch government’s 24/7 contact centre on +31 247 247 247.