Diplomatic representation of Viet Nam in Canada
Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Ottawa represents Viet Nam in Canada and provides passport, visa, civil registration and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is located on Mackay Street in Ottawa.
Before visiting: Check the current instructions for your particular service. Consular walk-in arrangements, appointment requirements and submission methods vary depending on the procedure.
Embassy location
Where is the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy is located at 55 Mackay Street in Ottawa.
The official address is 55 Mackay Street, Ottawa, ON K1M 2B2, Canada.
About the mission
About the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Ottawa is Viet Nam’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Viet Nam in its official relations with Canada and works to develop political, economic, cultural and other bilateral relations.
The mission also provides consular services for Vietnamese citizens and eligible applicants in Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy provides a range of consular and administrative services for Vietnamese citizens and other eligible applicants.
Vietnamese passports
The Embassy processes eligible Vietnamese passport applications and renewals, including electronic passports with chips for qualifying applicants who attend in person for biometric enrolment.
Birth registration
Eligible children born in Canada can be registered through the applicable Vietnamese consular birth-registration procedure.
Citizenship matters
The Embassy provides procedures relating to confirmation and verification of Vietnamese citizenship and other eligible nationality matters.
Visa exemption certificates
Eligible Vietnamese people residing abroad and qualifying foreign spouses or children of Vietnamese citizens can apply for a visa exemption certificate.
Document services
The Embassy provides eligible notarisation, certification, translation and other document-related consular services.
Visa services
The Embassy processes applicable physical Vietnamese visas. Viet Nam’s electronic visas are issued separately through the Immigration Department’s official e-Visa system.
Vietnamese travel documents
Vietnamese Passport Services in Ottawa
The Embassy processes eligible passport applications for Vietnamese citizens residing in Canada.
Passport procedures depend on whether the applicant is applying for a first passport, renewing or replacing an existing passport, or requires verification of Vietnamese citizenship.
Since April 1, 2026, the Embassy in Ottawa has accepted applications for Vietnamese electronic ordinary passports containing an electronic chip.
Applicants choosing a chip-enabled passport must attend the Embassy personally so that biometric information can be collected and the applicant’s identity can be verified.
Eligible applicants can instead choose a passport without an electronic chip. The Embassy states that both types of passport have the same legal validity.
Chip-enabled passports are not currently issued to children under 14 years of age.
Where an eligible passport application is submitted by mail and the applicant does not attend the Embassy for biometric enrolment, the Embassy issues a passport without an electronic chip.
Electronic passport applicants: Personal attendance at the Embassy is required for biometric enrolment when applying for a Vietnamese passport with an electronic chip.
Documents for use in Viet Nam
Apostille and Document Services
The procedure for Canadian public documents intended for use in Viet Nam changed in September 2026.
The Apostille Convention entered into force between Canada and Viet Nam on September 11, 2026.
As a result, eligible Canadian public documents that receive an apostille from the competent Canadian authority generally no longer require additional consular legalisation by the Vietnamese Embassy for use in Viet Nam.
The competent Canadian authority depends on where the document was issued or notarised. Depending on the document, the apostille may be issued by Global Affairs Canada or the designated provincial authority.
Applicants should determine which Canadian authority is responsible for their document before requesting an apostille.
Important change: Since September 11, 2026, eligible Canadian documents can use an apostille instead of the former consular legalisation procedure. Check whether your particular document falls within the Apostille Convention before submitting it.
Travel to Viet Nam
Vietnam Visa and E-Visa Information
Canadian passport holders can use Viet Nam’s electronic visa system for qualifying travel.
Viet Nam makes electronic visas available to foreign travellers through the official Immigration Department e-Visa portal.
A Vietnamese e-Visa can currently be valid for a maximum of 90 days and can be issued for either single or multiple entry.
The current official e-Visa fee is USD 25 for a single-entry visa and USD 50 for a multiple-entry visa. The Immigration Department states that the application is normally processed within three working days.
Electronic visas are issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department, not by the Embassy in Ottawa.
Physical visas issued by the Embassy
The Embassy also maintains procedures for applicable physical visas. These are separate from the Immigration Department’s e-Visa system.
The Embassy currently states that passports submitted for its physical visa procedure should be valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Viet Nam.
Use official websites: Viet Nam’s official electronic visa portal is operated by the Immigration Department. Avoid private websites that imitate government visa services or charge additional intermediary fees.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current procedure for your particular consular service before travelling to the Embassy.
Check the submission method
Some procedures can be completed by mail, while others require personal attendance at the Embassy.
Passport biometrics require attendance
Applicants requesting a Vietnamese electronic passport with a chip must attend the Embassy for biometric enrolment and identity verification.
Use apostilles where applicable
Since September 11, 2026, eligible Canadian public documents can generally use an apostille instead of Vietnamese consular legalisation.
Frequently asked questions
Vietnamese Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is located at 55 Mackay Street, Ottawa, ON K1M 2B2, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Vietnamese Embassy?
The Embassy can currently be reached at +1 613 236 0772.
What is the Embassy’s emergency hotline?
The Embassy currently lists +1 613 882 6699 for emergency matters.
Can I apply for a Vietnamese passport in Ottawa?
Yes. The Embassy processes eligible Vietnamese passport applications. Since April 1, 2026, qualifying applicants can also apply for an electronic passport with a chip.
Do I need to visit the Embassy for a chip-enabled Vietnamese passport?
Yes. Applicants requesting an electronic passport with a chip must attend the Embassy personally for biometric enrolment and identity verification.
Does the Vietnamese Embassy still legalise Canadian documents?
The procedure changed on September 11, 2026. Eligible Canadian public documents can generally obtain an apostille from the competent Canadian authority instead of undergoing additional consular legalisation at the Vietnamese Embassy.
Can Canadian passport holders apply for a Vietnam e-Visa?
Yes. Canadian passport holders can use Viet Nam’s electronic visa system for qualifying travel.
How long can a Vietnam e-Visa be valid?
A Vietnamese e-Visa can currently be issued for a maximum of 90 days and can permit either single or multiple entry.
How much does a Vietnam e-Visa cost?
The official Immigration Department currently charges USD 25 for a single-entry e-Visa and USD 50 for a multiple-entry e-Visa.
Official information
Sources
Official Vietnamese and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy and current passport, document and visa procedures.