You should be able to get a visa at the consulate in Geneva. I got one there a few years ago.

Check their web site and/or call ahead to make sure you have all the things required for the visa application.

Good luck. 

intlrep1, Jan 3, 2017 @ 17:02

The issuance of visas is a consular function.  Hence, a consulate is not necessarily housed in an Embassy, which is always located in the capital city of the host government.  (Note:  only one Embassy per country!)

 

You can certainly obtain your visa online or at the Vietnam Consulate in Geneva.  Their website gives full details and you can also telephone if you have any additional

questions.

Ritchie, Jan 3, 2017 @ 19:06

That's really helpful, thanks!
Tamah Pnematicatos , Jan 3, 2017 @ 22:12

You should call the Viet embassy for consular services in Geneva.

http://www.vietnam-embassy.ch/indexen.html

but there are counslate services in Geneva follow this link

https://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy20952/

ADDRESS
Vietnamese Consulate in Geneva, Switzerland

Chemin des Corbillettes 30
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
1200 Genève
Switzerland
TELEPHONE
(+41) 22 798 48 90
(+41) 22 798 07 24
FAX
(+41) 22 798 07 24
EMAIL
 
WEBSITE
 
OFFICE HOURS
Mon: 14.00-17.00
Tue-Fri: 09.00-12.00 and 14.00-17.00
HEAD OF MISSION
Mr Do Ha Thao, Consul

 

 

Dave G, Jan 4, 2017 @ 03:30

I toured Vietnam for two weeks in November and obtained my visa upon arrival in Hanoi though the travel agency I had booked my circuit with had sent an invitation letter to me before hand. Be aware that as a US citizen I had to pay $120.00. Karin

Karin E, Jan 4, 2017 @ 09:44

TRANGPHAM, Jan 4, 2017 @ 13:29

My husband got the visa smoothly at Vietnamese consulate in Geneve smoothly, 70chf for one month single entry. If you need any informati traveling in VN, please do not hesitate to ask me. Have a good day! Cheers, Trang

TRANGPHAM, Jan 4, 2017 @ 13:33

Super easy to get the visa from the Consulate in Grand Saconnex in Geneva. Processing time takes approximately 1 week and costs 70 chf in cash. Make sure you have a passport photo as well and the date you intend to enter Vietnam from. 

farahmario a, Jan 4, 2017 @ 21:26

Thanks for all the info/advice everyone!
Tamah Pnematicatos , Jan 5, 2017 @ 12:40

Update: I went to the consulate in Geneva this morning, and it was all pretty straightforward. No problems at all :)

Tamah Pnematicatos , Jan 5, 2017 @ 12:41

Hi Tamah, 

Did you have to leave your passport at the consulate for visa processing? If so, for how long, and did you notice if there was an 'express' option?

I'm living in France, working in Geneva, so technically should have my passport with me whenever I cross the border...

Thanks,

Madeleine 

Madeleine S, Jun 13, 2017 @ 15:13

My tip is to make a couple of copies of your passport.

Keep one in a safe place at home in case the original gets lost or stolen.

And perhaps keep a copy in your wallet or purse as well as another  in your carry-on trolley-case.

You never know when they might come in useful.

Ritchie, Jun 13, 2017 @ 15:52