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Japanese Embassy & Consulates in Vietnam

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general

Japan is represented in Vietnam by 3 missions: an embassy in Hanoi and 2 consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel.

Map: Japan’s 3 missions in Vietnam

Map: Japan’s 3 missions in Vietnam

Japanese Embassy in Hanoi

Japan has its embassy in Hanoi, the capital; the address on record is Phố Liễu Giai 27, 10299 Hà Nội. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Japanese consulates in Vietnam

  • Consulate General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City

    Consulate General · Ho Chi Minh City

    Đường Ðiện Biên Phủ 261, Ho Chi Minh City

    Today · Closed
  • Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang

    Consulate General · Da Nang

    Đường 2 Tháng 9 18-19, Đà Nẵng

Japan also has 2 consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Japan visa for Vietnamese citizens

VietnamJapan e-Visa Japan visa for citizens of Vietnam

JapanVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam visa for citizens of Japan

Japan visa requirements for citizens of Vietnam

  • JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (business)
  • Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
  • 16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Japan requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of Japan, not at the Japanese embassy.

Vietnam’s missions in Japan

Missions of Vietnam in Japan (3)

In return, Vietnam has 3 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in Vietnam

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 3 of them are in Vietnam.

Travel to Vietnam for Japanese citizens

No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days. In Vietnam, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Japanese missions in Vietnam are closed

Japanese missions in Vietnam close on Vietnam’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Tết dương lịch) on Friday 1 January 2027, Reunification Day on Friday 30 April 2027 and Labour Day (Ngày Quốc tế lao động) on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Japanese embassy in Vietnam?

The Japanese embassy is in Hanoi, at Phố Liễu Giai 27, 10299 Hà Nội.

Does Japan have consulates in Vietnam?

Yes, Japan has 2 consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Japan?

Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Japan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.

Does Vietnam have an embassy in Japan?

Yes, Vietnam has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 2 other missions in Japan.