Consular Fees and Charges Official Consular Fees and Charges at the Vietnam Embassy in Thailand (2026 Tariff)

Consular Fees and Charges Official Consular Fees and Charges at the Vietnam Embassy in Thailand (2026 Tariff)

Whether you are a foreign national applying for a long-term visa, an expat legalizing business documents, or a Vietnamese citizen residing in Thailand needing to renew a passport, understanding the exact consular fees and charges is crucial.

Regulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Circular No.156/2015/TT-BTC), these tariffs apply to all services provided by the Vietnam Embassy in Bangkok and the Consulate General in Khon Kaen.

Below is the complete, updated breakdown of costs for visas, passports, civil status registrations, and document authentications in 2026.

1. Vietnam Visa Fees for Foreigners (Expats in Thailand)

For expats and foreign travelers flying from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK), visa fees are determined by the duration of stay and the number of permitted entries.

  • Single Entry Visa: $25

  • Multiple Entry Visa (up to 3 months): $50

  • Multiple Entry Visa (3 to 6 months): $95

  • Multiple Entry Visa (6 months to 1 year): $135

  • Multiple Entry Visa (1 to 2 years): $145

  • Multiple Entry Visa (2 to 5 years): $155

  • Visa Transfer: Transferring a valid visa from an old passport to a new one costs $5.

Pro Tip for Tourists: If you only need a standard 90-day tourist or business visa, applying for the Vietnam E-visa online is highly recommended to save on transportation costs to the Embassy.

2. 🚨 SPECIAL RULE: Massive Discount for Vietnamese Citizens in Thailand

This is the most important policy for the Vietnamese community in Thailand: Vietnamese citizens residing in China, Laos, THAILAND, and Cambodia are entitled to an 80% discount on standard consular fees.

According to Section E.1 of the tariff regulations, Vietnamese expats in Thailand only pay 20% of the corresponding standard rates for consular services (excluding visas for foreigners). This makes registering civil status and maintaining citizenship highly affordable for the community in Bangkok, Udon Thani, and across Thailand.

3. Passport and Travel Document Fees

If you lose your passport while traveling in Thailand, or need to renew it as a resident, the Embassy provides standard issuance services:

  • Issuance of a New Passport: $70

  • Re-issuance (if the old one is damaged or lost): $150

  • Passport Extension: $30

  • Supplementation/Modification (e.g., adding a child’s photo): $15

  • Issuance of a Travel Document (Laissez-Passer): $30

  • Re-issuance of a lost/damaged Travel Document: $40

(Note: If you are a Vietnamese citizen residing in Thailand, apply the 20% rule to these figures).

4. Legalization, Notarization, and Authentication Fees

For expats working in Vietnam or marrying a Vietnamese citizen, Thai documents (educational degrees, marriage certificates, commercial papers) must be legalized at the Embassy.

  • Consular Legalization/Certification: $10 per document.

  • Notarization of Contracts & Transactions: $50 per document.

  • Certification of Copies from Originals / Signature Verification: $10 per document.

  • Certification of Seals and Signatures: $2 per copy.

  • Judicial Mandate / Verification of Papers: $50 per dossier.

5. Civil Status & Nationality Registration Fees

The Embassy handles all life events for Vietnamese citizens living in Thailand:

  • Birth Registration: $5 (Late registration: $10; Re-registration: $15).

  • Marriage Registration: $70 (Re-registration: $120).

  • Child Adoption Registration: $150.

  • Recognition of Parents/Children: $200.

  • Naturalization (Granting Citizenship): $250.

  • Restoration/Renunciation of Nationality: $200.

6. Expedited and Overtime Processing Surcharges

If you need your documents processed urgently, the Embassy applies a strict surcharge system based on the standard fee:

  • Rush Work within 24 hours (1 Working Day): Add 30% to the standard fee.

  • Rush Work within 36 hours (1.5 Working Days): Add 20% to the standard fee.

  • Overtime / Weekend / Holiday Processing: Add 30% to the standard fee.

Example: If a standard notarization costs $50, requesting it within 24 hours will cost $65 ($50 + 30%).

Important Notes on Payments

  1. Non-Refundable Policy: All consular fees charged by Vietnamese representative missions are strictly non-refundable, even if your visa or service application is ultimately rejected. Please ensure your dossier is 100% complete before submission.

  2. Currency (USD vs. THB): Fees are officially quoted in US Dollars (USD). When paying at the Embassy in Bangkok, you may pay in USD cash or Thai Baht (THB) converted at the Embassy’s daily exchange rate.