Vietnam - Consulate of France in Ho Chi Minh City

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

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French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 27 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Q1 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Tel: (+84) (88) 297 231

Fax: (+84) (88) 291 675

Email: info@consulfrance-hcm.org

Website: www.consulfrance-hcm.org

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The difference between consulates found in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City

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 Ho Chi Minh City

Most consulates in Ho Chi Minh City need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.