Vietnam - Consulate of Switzerland in Ho Chi Minh City

You are a Vietnamese citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland 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 Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.

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Swiss Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Bitexco Financial Tower, 37th Floor - 2 Hai Trieu, District 1 - Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

Tel: (+84) 8 6299 12 00

Fax: (+84) 8 6299 12 22

Email: hcm.vertretung@eda.admin.ch

Website: www.eda.admin.ch/hochiminhcity

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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 Switzerland in Vietnam besides Ho Chi Minh City

Swiss Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Bitexco Financial Tower, 37th Floor - 2 Hai Trieu, District 1 - Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam
Email: hcm.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+84) 8 6299 12 00 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/hochiminhcity

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam

Swiss Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi Central Building Office, 15th Floor 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street G.P.O. Box 42 Hanoi Vietnam
Email: vertretung@han.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+84) 4 934 65 89 - Website:

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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland.

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.