What are the working hours of the Vietnam Embassy in Wellington? > The Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand (located at 80 Beach Road, Wellington) is officially open from Monday to Friday. Public consular hours for visa submissions and document legalization are typically from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Embassy is closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and on both New Zealand and Vietnamese public holidays. For urgent assistance outside these hours, travelers can use authorized 24/7 online visa services.
If you are planning to visit the Embassy in person for a physical visa stamp or to submit documents for Consular Legalization, please adhere to the following official schedule:
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Monday: 09:00 – 12:00 | 14:00 – 17:00
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Tuesday: 09:00 – 12:00 | 14:00 – 17:00
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Wednesday: 09:00 – 12:00 | 14:00 – 17:00
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Thursday: 09:00 – 12:00 | 14:00 – 17:00
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Friday: 09:00 – 12:00 | 14:00 – 17:00
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Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
⚠️ Traveler Advisory: The Consular section may stop accepting walk-in applications 30 minutes before closing time. We highly recommend booking an appointment or utilizing our 100% Online Service to avoid travel to Wellington.
2026 Public Holiday Closures (Embassy Calendar)
The Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand observes both Vietnamese and New Zealand public holidays. During these dates, the physical office is closed, and standard visa processing is paused.
Key Dates in 2026 to Watch:
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New Year’s Day: Jan 1 – Jan 2
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Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet): (Late January – Early February) – The Embassy usually closes for 5-7 consecutive days.
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Waitangi Day: Feb 6
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Good Friday & Easter Monday: April 3 – April 6
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ANZAC Day: April 25
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King’s Birthday: June 1
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Vietnam National Day: Sept 2
Need Urgent Help Outside Working Hours?
What happens if you have an emergency on a Saturday or during the Tet Holiday? The physical Embassy will be closed, but VisaOnlineVietnam (TRANSOCEAN) remains fully operational.
24/7 Online Support vs. Embassy Hours
While the Embassy operates on a strict 40-hour work week, our digital portal and emergency team under Stanley Ho are available:
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Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): 24/7 processing for Emergency E-Visas.
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Public Holidays: Active support for travelers denied boarding at NZ airports.
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After-Hours: WhatsApp support for time-sensitive corporate mobility cases.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I submit my visa application on a Saturday?
No. The physical Embassy in Wellington is closed on weekends. However, you can submit an Online E-Visa application via our website 24/7, and it will be queued for the earliest possible government processing.
Does the Embassy process visas during the Vietnamese Tet Holiday?
The official Embassy staff in Wellington and the Immigration Department in Vietnam take a formal break during Tet. Standard 5-day visas will be delayed. Only Super Rush Emergency Services are available during this period for critical travel needs.
Do I need an appointment to visit the Embassy?
While not always mandatory, appointments are preferred for complex matters like ACRA document legalization or passport renewals for Vietnamese citizens living in New Zealand.
