Vietnam Embassy in Saudi Arabia

Vietnam is represented in Saudi Arabia by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Riyadh, which opened in 2007. There is no Vietnamese consulate in Jeddah, Dammam or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole Kingdom. This guide is for Saudi travelers, foreign residents in Saudi Arabia and Vietnamese citizens living there, including the many Vietnamese workers in the country. 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 travelers heading to Vietnam for a holiday or a short business trip never need to visit the embassy. Saudi passport holders do need a visa for Vietnam, but the Vietnam e-visa is handled 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 Riyadh

The Embassy is in a villa on Al-Safah Street in Al-Rayyan District, in eastern Riyadh. It serves all of Saudi Arabia.

The embassy follows Saudi Arabia’s Sunday to Thursday working week and closes early in the afternoon. If you live in Jeddah, the Eastern Province or elsewhere outside Riyadh, start with a phone call or email before 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
• Citizen protection and support for Vietnamese workers and residents in Saudi Arabia

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. Saudi passport holders 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 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.
• Go early in the day. The embassy closes at 2:00 PM, so a morning visit gives you the best chance to finish everything in one trip.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Saudi holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Founding Day and Saudi National Day.
• Mind the time difference. Saudi Arabia is 4 hours behind Vietnam all year round.
• Heading only to Phu Quoc? Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island has its own visa-free policy for foreign visitors arriving directly from abroad. If your trip is limited to the island, check whether you need a visa at all before you apply.

Saudi Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

For Saudi citizens’ affairs, the embassy also has a dedicated line on +84 916 632 926 and a consular email at vicon@mofa.gov.sa. It opens Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.