Vietnam Embassy and Consulate in Thailand

Vietnam has two diplomatic missions in Thailand: the Embassy in Bangkok and the Consulate General in Khon Kaen, in the country’s northeast. Thailand is one of Vietnam’s closest neighbors in the region, and the northeast is home to a long-established Vietnamese community, which is why Vietnam keeps a consulate there. This guide is for Thai travelers, foreign residents in Thailand 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 Thai travelers never need to visit either office. Thai passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 30 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 Bangkok

The Embassy is on Wireless Road (Thanon Witthayu) in Pathumwan, in the heart of Bangkok’s embassy district, a short walk from Lumphini Park and Ploenchit BTS station. Besides its diplomatic role, it handles consular matters for most of the country.

The consular counter closes for a long lunch break. If you’re coming from across the city, aim for the morning session and arrive well before 11:30 AM.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen

The Khon Kaen office is on Chatapadung Road in Mueang District, close to the city centre. It serves Vietnamese citizens and local residents across northeastern Thailand, a region with deep historical ties to Vietnam.

The consulate generally follows a Monday to Friday schedule. Call ahead to confirm its hours before you visit.

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 emergency support for Vietnamese nationals in Thailand

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. For a holiday of up to 30 days, Thai passport holders don’t need a visa at all. Other nationalities living in Thailand, and Thais planning a longer stay, 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:

• Call or email first. Hours, phone lines and procedures can change, and some services may need an appointment.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The offices may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Thai holidays such as Songkran in April.
• No time difference to worry about. Thailand and Vietnam share the same time zone, so office hours line up exactly with those back in Vietnam.
• Traveling overland through Laos? Many travelers from northeastern Thailand reach Vietnam by road via Laos. If you’re entering on an e-visa, check that your chosen border gate accepts e-visa holders before you set off.
• Count your days. If you’re entering visa-free, plan your trip within the 30-day limit, including your arrival and departure days. Staying longer means you’ll need a visa before you travel.

Thai Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

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

Travelers in southern Vietnam will usually find the Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City the most convenient. For anywhere else in the country, start with the Embassy in Hanoi.