Vietnam Embassy in Spain

Vietnam is represented in Spain by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Madrid. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Barcelona, Valencia or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country, including the Balearic and Canary Islands. This guide is for Spanish travelers, foreign residents in Spain 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 Spanish travelers never need to visit the embassy at all. Spanish passport holders can currently 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 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 Madrid

The Embassy is on Avenida de Alfonso XIII in Chamartín, a residential district in the north-east of Madrid. It serves all of Spain.

You may still see the embassy’s old address on Calle Segre on some websites, so double-check the current location before you set off. If you live in Barcelona, Seville or on the islands, 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 Spain

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. Spanish passport holders can currently enter Vietnam without a visa for stays of up to 45 days. Vietnam reviews this policy from time to time, so check that it’s still in place before you travel. 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.
• Check your passport validity. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your arrival date in Vietnam.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Spanish holidays such as Hispanic Day on 12 October and Constitution Day in December.
• Mind the time difference. Mainland Spain is 6 hours behind Vietnam in winter and 5 hours behind during European summer time. The Canary Islands are an extra hour behind.
• 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.

Spanish Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

The embassy is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and on Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All visits need an appointment, which you can book by emailing emb.hanoi.vis@maec.es.