UK passport and document help for British citizens in Vietnam

Practical, sourced guidance for British nationals living in or visiting Vietnam, from Tu Do Travel's UK Visa Hub.

Quick answer

British citizens in Vietnam renew a UK passport online with HM Passport Office (£116.50 adult) and submit documents at VFS Global. If a passport is lost and you must travel within 6 weeks, apply for an emergency travel document (£125) and a Vietnamese exit visa. UK police certificates come from ACRO (£70).

Guides

British Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam

British Embassy Hanoi
Address: Central Building, 4th floor 31 Hai Ba Trung, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi
Page on GOV.UK
British Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City
Address: 25 Le Duan Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Page on GOV.UK

Open by appointment only; both offices provide the same consular services. They do not accept visa or passport applications.

Updated: 28 September 2026Sources: GOV.UK: UK and Vietnam

Common UK government fees

Fees for British citizens in Vietnam
Fee	Note	Amount
Adult passport – online application from overseas	Age 16 and over, 34 pages. Paper form: £130. Same fee for first, renewal and replacement	£116.50
Child passport – online application from overseas	Under 16. Paper form: £89	£75.50
Emergency travel document	Non-refundable; if your travel plans change you must reapply and pay again. Leaving Vietnam also needs an exit visa	£125
ACRO Police Certificate	Includes one copy and standard international post. Up to 30 working days	£70
Certifying a copy of a document	Per service	£25

Updated: 28 September 2026Sources: GOV.UK, ACRO

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Frequently asked questions

What does the British Embassy in Vietnam do for British citizens?

The Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City offer a limited range of consular services by appointment, such as emergency travel documents and certified copies, and prioritise people who are ill, injured, victims of crime or bereaved. They do not process passport or visa applications.

Where do British citizens in Vietnam apply for a passport?

Online with HM Passport Office, with documents submitted through VFS Global in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang. The adult overseas fee is £116.50.