Vietnam Embassy in Romania

Vietnam is represented in Romania by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Bucharest. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Cluj-Napoca, Iași or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. Vietnam and Romania have enjoyed friendly relations since 1950, and many Vietnamese alumni of Romanian universities still keep strong ties between the two countries. This guide is for Romanian travelers, foreign residents in Romania and Vietnamese citizens living there. It covers the embassy’s address, phone numbers, email and opening details, plus a few practical tips before you get in touch.

Good news first: most Romanian travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Under Vietnam’s current tourism stimulus programme, Romanian 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 Bucharest

The Embassy is on C.A. Rosetti Street in Sector 2, in central Bucharest, a short walk from Piața Romană and University Square. It serves all of Romania.

Consular services may only be offered at certain times of day, so call or email before you go. If you live outside Bucharest, 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 Romania

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

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

• Call or email first. Hours, phone lines and procedures can change, and some services may need an appointment.
• 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 Romanian holidays such as Orthodox Easter and Great Union Day on 1 December.
• Mind the time difference. Romania 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.

Romanian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

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