Vietnam Embassy in Ukraine
Vietnam is represented in Ukraine by one embassy: the Embassy of Vietnam in Kyiv. There are no Vietnamese consulates in Kharkiv, Odesa or any other city, so the embassy handles consular matters for the whole country. Ukraine is home to a long-established Vietnamese community, and the embassy remains its main point of contact. This guide is for Ukrainian travelers, foreign residents in Ukraine and Vietnamese citizens living there. It covers the embassy’s address, phone numbers, email and hotline, plus a few practical tips before you get in touch.
Ukrainian passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam, but the Vietnam e-visa is handled fully online, so most travelers don’t need to visit the embassy at all. 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 Kyiv
The Embassy is on Tovarna Street in Kyiv. It serves all of Ukraine.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 51A Tovarna Street, Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Phone | +380 44 284 5740 / +380 44 284 5542 |
| vnemb.ua@mofa.gov.vn | |
| Citizen protection hotline (embassy) | +380 63 863 8999 |
| Citizen protection hotline (Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs) | +84 981 84 84 84 |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday (contact the embassy to confirm current hours) |
Because of the security situation in Ukraine, the embassy’s opening hours and services may change at short notice. Always call or email before visiting in person.
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 emergency support for the Vietnamese community in Ukraine
Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?
Usually not. Ukrainian 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:
- Contact the embassy first. Services and opening hours may change at short notice, so confirm the details before you travel to Kyiv.
- Plan your route. Travelers from Ukraine usually reach Vietnam via a neighboring country. Make sure your documents cover every stop along the way.
- Check public holidays on both sides. The embassy may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), and on Ukrainian public holidays.
- Mind the time difference. Ukraine is 5 hours behind Vietnam in winter and 4 hours behind during summer time.
- 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.
Ukrainian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam
The Vietnamese embassy above serves people in Ukraine. If you are already in Vietnam and need help as a Ukrainian citizen, for example with a lost passport or an emergency, contact Ukraine’s own embassy there:
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy of Ukraine, Hanoi | 6B Le Hong Phong Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi | +84 24 3734 4492 (consular: +84 24 3734 4501) |
The embassy answers calls Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Visits are by appointment only, so call ahead or book through Ukraine’s e-Consul system before you go.