Vietnam Embassy and Consulate in South Korea

Vietnam has two diplomatic missions in South Korea: the Embassy in Seoul and the Consulate General in Busan, which opened in 2025 as Vietnam’s first consulate in the country. South Korea is home to a large and fast-growing Vietnamese community, and millions of Korean travelers visit Vietnam every year, so both offices stay busy. This guide is for Korean travelers, foreign residents in Korea and Vietnamese citizens living there. It gives the address, phone numbers, email and opening hours for each office, plus a few tips that can save you a wasted trip.

Good news first: most Korean travelers never need to visit either office. South Korean passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days, and anyone planning a longer trip can apply for a Vietnam e-visa fully online. The embassy and consulate matter most when you need a special type of visa, help with Vietnamese documents, or support as a Vietnamese citizen abroad.

Which Office Should You Contact?

As a general guide, contact the office closest to where you live:

If you’re not sure which office covers your province, call or email the nearer one first to check before you travel.

Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul

The Embassy is on Bukchon-ro in Jongno-gu, close to the historic Bukchon Hanok Village in central Seoul. Besides its diplomatic role, it runs a busy consular section with separate phone lines for Vietnamese, English and Korean speakers.

The consular section uses an online appointment system, so book a slot before you go rather than turning up unannounced.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Busan

The Busan office is in the Byuksan e-Centum Class One Building in Centum City, Haeundae-gu, a modern business district on the city’s east side. It serves Vietnamese citizens and local residents across southern Korea.

The office and the consular section are on different floors of the same building. For visas and other paperwork, head straight to Room 311.

What Can the Embassy and Consulate Help With?

The two offices handle consular work for both foreigners and Vietnamese citizens. Services typically include:

• Vietnam visas issued at the mission, 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 support for Vietnamese workers, students and families in Korea

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 45 days, South Korean passport holders don’t need a visa at all. For longer stays, you can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online without visiting either office 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 or consulate 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. Each office 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:

• Book an appointment. The Seoul consular section works by appointment, and Fridays may not be open for consular visits. Check available slots before you travel.
• Plan around the big holidays. Korean Seollal and Vietnamese Tet fall at the same time, so offices may close for longer than usual. Expect closures around Chuseok too.
• Mind the time difference. South Korea is 2 hours ahead of Vietnam all year round.
• Count your days. If you’re entering visa-free, plan your trip within the 45-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 office asks for.

Korean Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

The Vietnamese missions above serve people in South Korea. If you are already in Vietnam and need help as a Korean citizen, for example with a lost passport or an emergency, contact Korea’s own offices there:

Korea also has a Consulate General in Da Nang for travelers in central Vietnam. Contact the office closest to where you are.