Canadian representation in Vietnam
Canadian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City
Contact details, appointment hours, passport, citizenship, consular and notarial services at the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General of Canada is located in The Metropolitan building on Dong Khoi Street in Ho Chi Minh City.
235 Dong Khoi Street
Sai Gon ward
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Appointments: Consular services are appointment-based. Book the appropriate service before visiting the Consulate General.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City?
The Consulate General is located on the 9th floor of The Metropolitan at 235 Dong Khoi Street in Ho Chi Minh City.
About the consulate general
About the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City is an official Government of Canada mission providing services to Canadians visiting and living in Vietnam.
The Consulate General opened in 1995 and provides consular, passport, citizenship, notarial, trade, visa and immigration services.
Canada also maintains an Embassy in Hanoi, which provides diplomatic and consular services in Vietnam.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General provides a broad range of services to Canadians in Vietnam.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Consulate General for help during emergencies and other consular situations in Vietnam.
Passport services
Canadian passport applications can be submitted by mail or presented in person by appointment.
Citizenship services
The Consulate General provides citizenship information and accepts required paper applications for Canadian citizenship certificates.
Notarial services
Selected authentication, certification, declaration and signature services are available under current Government of Canada procedures.
Visa and immigration
The Consulate General provides Canadian visa and immigration services through current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada procedures.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City
General office hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by appointment.
Consular services
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., by appointment.
Weekend: The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General accepts Canadian passport applications by mail and by appointment in person.
Submit by mail
Passport applications can be mailed to the Consular Section at the Consulate General of Canada, 9th Floor, The Metropolitan, 235 Dong Khoi Street, Ho Chi Minh City.
Apply in person
You can book an appointment to present your completed passport application in person at the Consulate General.
Urgent travel: Applicants who must travel sooner than the standard processing period should contact the Consulate General for current urgent or temporary passport procedures.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services in Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General provides Canadian citizenship services, including applications for proof of Canadian citizenship.
Paper applications
If you are required to submit a paper application for a Canadian citizenship certificate, it can be mailed to the Consular Section of the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General provides a range of notarial and document services subject to current eligibility requirements.
Oaths and declarations
The office can administer eligible oaths and receive statutory declarations or affirmations.
Certified true copies
The Consulate General can certify eligible Canadian official documents as true copies of the originals.
Witnessing signatures
Eligible signatures on affidavits, declarations and other documents may be witnessed or authenticated.
Authentication services
Eligible signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries may be authenticated under current Government of Canada procedures.
Before your appointment: Confirm the current document, translation, identification and payment requirements before submitting documents for notarial service.
Visa and immigration
Canadian visa and immigration services in Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General provides visa and immigration services for people applying to visit, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
IRCC procedures
Applications and case-specific enquiries should follow the current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada procedures and online channels.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City
Book an appointment
Consular services are appointment-based. Arrange the correct service before travelling to the Consulate General.
Prepare your documents
Complete the required forms and bring the supporting documents and identification specified for your service.
Check current fees
Passport, citizenship and notarial services may require payment of Government of Canada fees. Check the current payment instructions before your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate General at The Metropolitan, 235 Dong Khoi Street, in Ho Chi Minh City.
What is the official designation of the Canadian office?
Its official designation is the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is 84 (28) 3827-9899.
What is the consular email address?
The published consular email address is hochics@international.gc.ca.
When are consular services available?
Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. Passport applications can be mailed to the Consulate General or presented in person by appointment.
Can I submit a citizenship certificate application in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. If a paper application is required, it can be mailed to the Consular Section of the Consulate General.
Does the Consulate General provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected services include oaths and declarations, certified true copies, witnessing signatures and authentication services.
Does the Ho Chi Minh City office provide Canadian visa services?
Yes. Visa and immigration services are available through the Consulate General and current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada procedures.
Is there also a Canadian embassy in Vietnam?
Yes. Canada maintains an Embassy in Hanoi in addition to the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.