The United Kingdom maintains an Embassy in Hanoi and a Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, both operating under the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
1. British Embassy Hanoi
| Category | Information | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Name | British Embassy Hanoi | |
| Location | The Capital of Vietnam | Seat of diplomatic and political relations |
| Consular Services | By Appointment Only. (Services are shared with the Consulate General in HCMC) | Primarily handles Northern and Central Vietnam, but both posts offer similar services. |
| Address | Central Building, 4th floor, 31 Hai Ba Trung, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam | |
| Main Phone | +84 (0)24 3936 0500 | (General Enquiries) |
| Emergency Contact | +84 (0)24 3936 0500 (24/7, ask for Consular Assistance) | For British Nationals requiring urgent help (e.g., arrest, assault, death). |
| General Opening Hours | Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:45 | Access is by appointment only. |
| Friday: 08:30 – 12:30 and 13:00 – 15:00 | ||
| Visa Enquiries | Handled by VFS Global and the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) office. The Embassy itself does not handle routine visa applications. |
2. British Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City
| Category | Information | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Name | British Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Location | Southern Vietnam's Economic Hub | |
| Consular Services | By Appointment Only. (Services are shared with the Embassy in Hanoi) | Primarily handles Southern Vietnam. Both posts offer notarial and documentary services. |
| Address | 25 Le Duan Street, Sai Gon Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | |
| Main Phone | +84 (0)28 3825 1380 | (General Enquiries) |
| Emergency Contact | +84 (0)28 3825 1380 (24/7, ask for Consular Assistance) | For British Nationals requiring urgent help (e.g., arrest, assault, death). |
| General Opening Hours | Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:45 | Access is by appointment only. |
| Friday: 08:30 – 12:30 and 13:00 – 15:00 |
📌 Important Notes for British Nationals
Appointments: All routine consular services (Notarial Acts, documentation services, etc.) must be booked in advance via the GOV.UK website.
Emergency Assistance: For urgent help outside of office hours, call the main number for either post and follow the prompts for the FCDO Global Response Centre (or use the UK’s worldwide emergency number: +44 20 7008 5000).
Holidays: Both offices observe a combination of UK and Vietnamese public holidays. Check the official GOV.UK page for confirmed closure dates before visiting.