Embassies & Consulates in Vietnam

Embassies & Consulates
The following embassies are found in Hanoi (telephone code 84-4) though many countries also have consulates in Ho Chi Minh City:
Australia : 831 7755; 8 Dao Tan St
Cambodia : 942 4788; 71 Tran Hung Dao St
Canada : 734 5000; 31 Hung Vuong St
China : 845 3736; 256 46 Hoang Dieu St
France : 943 7719; 57 Tran Hung Dao St
Germany : 845 3836/ 7; 29 Tran Phu St
Laos : 942 4576; 22 Tran Binh Trong St
Malaysia : 734 3836; 43 - 45 Dien Bien Phu St
Singapore : 823 3965/ 6; 41 Tran Phu St
Thailand : 823 5092/ 4; 63-65 Hoang Dieu Str
UK : 936 0500; 31 Hai Ba Trung
USA : 772 1500; 7 Lang Ha St

Emergency Contact Numbers
General emergency telephone numbers in
Vietnam are:
Ambulance 115
Fire 114
Police 113
In Hanoi, an emergency International SOS line is available (04-934-0555). The best facilities for receiving medical attention are Family Medical Practice (04 843 0748), Viet Duc
Hospital (04 828-9852) and the Hanoi French
Hospital (04 574 1111).
The Ho Chi Minh City police (08 99398) can be reached in the day time. For major medical emergencies, contact Asia Emergency Assistance (08 829-4386). The better medical facilities include Centre Medical International (24-Hour Emergency Number, 08 865 4025), Cho Ray Hospital (24-Hour Emergency
Number: 08 855 4137), the Franco-Vietnamese Hospital (08 411 3333) and Grand Dentistry (08 821 9446).

Cultural Do’s and Don’ts
Out of politeness, always ask permission before taking photos of people and places of worship.
Remove your shoes before entering Buddhist pagodas. You may place small donations in boxes found in the temples, as this helps pay for their upkeep. A gentle handshake and a smile is the most appropriate manner of greeting. Be firm yet diplomatic when dealing with officials who can be rigid. In case of a misunderstanding, patience and good humour is the best policy.
Small gifts such as foreign cigarettes, lighters, pens, liquor and perfume are generally appreciated by people you may befriend or who assist you. If you are spotted giving money to street beggars, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, you may be mobbed by others. A donation to a reputable charity is considered a better alternative Please refer to Laos’ Cultural Do’s and Don’ts on page 68 for additional suggestions.