Vietnam - Consulate of France in Hanoi

You are a Vietnamese citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Hanoi situated in Vietnam. A consulate in Hanoi could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Hanoi and Vietnam in the relationships with the government of France.


Sorry there is no consulate of France in Hanoi !

However, France could have more than one consulate in Vietnam besides Hanoi.

When France has more consulates located in Vietnam ouside of Hanoi you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of France in Vietnam of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Hanoi are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of France in Vietnam besides Hanoi

French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 27 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Q1 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Email: info@consulfrance-hcm.org - Tel: (+84) (88) 297 231 - Website: www.consulfrance-hcm.org

Or the embassy of France in Vietnam

French Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam 57 Tran Hung Dao Hanoi Vietnam
Email: - Tel: (+84) (4) 943 77 19 - Website: www.ambafrance-vn.org

Consulate Appointment in Hanoi

Most consulates in Hanoi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Hanoi first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Hanoi do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Vietnam or France.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Hanoi please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.