Vietnam Embassy in India: Essential 2026 Complete Guide

Vietnam Embassy in India is the official diplomatic mission in New Delhi, processing visa applications, document authentication, and consular services for Indian citizens and other foreign nationals residing in India. It is your primary point of contact for any official documentation related to travel to Vietnam.

For applicants in western and southern India, the Vietnam Consulate General in Mumbai handles the same services without requiring a trip to the capital. Two offices process tourist, business, student, and transit visa applications. Standard processing runs 5-7 working days, and expedited options are available on request. This guide covers addresses, contacts, operating hours, documents required, and a step-by-step application process for both offices.

Vietnam Embassy in New Delhi - Address and Contacts

The embassy sits in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave, the designated consular district of New Delhi. Below are the verified contact details for 2026.

Key facts:

Chanakyapuri is accessible by app-based taxis and auto-rickshaws from most parts of central Delhi. The nearest Metro station is Chanakyapuri on the Airport Express line, a roughly 10-minute walk from the embassy gate.

If you plan to visit, call the consular section at +91 11 2687 9858 ahead of time to confirm what documents to bring and whether appointments are required for your specific visa type.

Vietnam Consulate General in Mumbai

The Vietnam Consulate General in Mumbai covers applicants in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and neighboring states. If you are based in western or southern India, you do not need to travel to New Delhi to apply for a visa.

The consulate is inside the Hiranandani Gardens complex in Powai. App-based taxis and BEST buses connect the area from central Mumbai and the eastern suburbs. Confirm operating hours by phone before visiting, as consulate hours can differ from the embassy in New Delhi.

Operating Hours and Appointment Booking

The embassy operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visa applications and document submissions are accepted at the consular counter between 14:30 and 18:00 only. If you arrive outside that window, the counter will not accept your documents.

Neither the New Delhi embassy nor the Mumbai consulate currently uses an online booking system for visa appointments. Call the consular section directly at +91 11 2687 9858 (New Delhi) or +91 22 2570 2033 (Mumbai) to check availability and confirm any requirements specific to your visa category before making the trip.

Plan for at least two visits if your application needs supplementary documents: one visit to submit the application and a second to collect the passport once processing is complete.

Visa Services at the Vietnam Embassy in India

The embassy issues several visa categories. The most common for Indian travelers are:

• Tourist visa (DL) - for tourism and leisure travel in Vietnam
• Business visa (DN1, DN2) - for commercial activities, meetings, and company visits
• Student visa (DH) - for enrollment at Vietnamese educational institutions
• Transit visa (TT) - for passing through Vietnam en route to a third country

Documents required for a Vietnam visa application

To apply in person at the embassy or the consulate, prepare the following:

• A valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and at least 2 blank pages.
• A completed visa application form (available at the counter or by email request).
• Two recent passport-sized photos (4x6cm, white background, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months).
• Visa fee payment in the amount and format directed by the consular section (non-refundable).
• Supporting documents by visa type: confirmed hotel booking and return flight itinerary for tourist visas; a business invitation letter for business visas; a university enrollment letter for student visas.

Note: The consular section may request additional documents at its discretion. Call ahead to confirm the full list before your visit, as requirements can vary by nationality and visa category.

Vietnam E-Visa vs. Embassy Visa

Indian citizens have an alternative to visiting the embassy in person: the Vietnam E-visa, applied for entirely online through the official government portal at evisa.gov.vn. No in-person visit is required. The approved E-visa arrives by email as a PDF within 3-5 working days and is accepted at 83 international ports of entry.

For most Indian tourists, the E-visa is faster and requires no in-person appointment. The embassy route is worth considering for visa types not available online, such as student visas or long-stay business visas. For step-by-step E-visa instructions, see our Vietnam E-visa complete guide. A full overview of all three entry routes is also available in our guide on Vietnam visa requirements for Indian citizens.

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