Embassy of Vietnam in Japan Hosts Celebration of the 81st National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam           On the evening of September 18, the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan held a ceremony in Tokyo to celebrate the 81st National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

ANNOUNCEMENT Regarding working hours on Friday, September 18, 2026 The Embassy of Vietnam in Japan wishes to announce that the Consular Section will remain open to receive and process applications until 3:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026. Citizens and foreign nationals are advised to take note of this schedule and make appropriate arrangements. Sincerely.

VIETNAM FESTIVAL IN KANAGAWA 2026 – A HUB FOR VIETNAMESE CULTURE IN JAPAN On the morning of September 12, 2026, the Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa 2026 opened in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, amidst a vibrant atmosphere, serving as a gathering point for Vietnamese culture, the Vietnamese community, and a large number of Japanese citizens. From the very start, the festival attracted thousands o

Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu Receives Spouse of Late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo           On September 10, 2026, at the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu received Mrs. Abe Akie, spouse of the late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.           During the meeting, Mrs.

NOTIFICATION  on the Application of the Apostille in Place of Consular Legalisation  effectivefrom 11 September 2026 1. General information Viet Nam has acceded to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Apostille Convention). The Convention enters into force for Viet Nam on 11 September 2026.

ANNOUNCEMENT Regarding Operating Hours During Japanese Public Holidays.The Embassy of Vietnam in Japan wishes to announce that the Embassy will be closed on Monday, September 21, and Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in observance of Japanese public holidays, and will resume normal operations on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.Citizens and foreign visitors are kindly requested to take note of this schedu