Lost Norwegian passport in Vietnam: police report and emergency passport

If your Norwegian passport is lost or stolen in Vietnam, report it to the local police straight away and contact the Embassy in Hanoi or the Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. If you must travel home before an ordinary passport can be issued, you can apply for an emergency passport (nødpass) for that journey.

Updated: Sources: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — emergency passport (nødpass, 10 July 2023), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi — consular fees (from 7 July 2026), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — address, opening hours, Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, National Public Service Portal of Vietnam: procedure 1.001194 (visa for foreigners in Vietnam)

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Quick answer

Report the loss or theft to the local police and get a police report. Then apply for an emergency passport (NOK 1,690) at the Embassy in Hanoi or the Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, with the police report, two passport photos, ID with photo and signature, and a confirmed, paid ticket. It is valid for one journey only.
First step
Police report from the local police
Emergency passport (one journey)
NOK 1,690
Where
Embassy in Hanoi or Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City
After hours
+84 24 3974 8900 (transferred to Oslo) or +47 23 95 00 00
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Emergency passport (nødpass)

  • Police report on the loss or theft.
  • Two passport photos meeting the Norwegian police requirements.
  • Valid ID with photo and signature (ID card, bank card or driving licence). Your facial image and signature are captured at the mission.
  • A confirmed and paid ticket: the emergency passport is for people with an imminent journey (return to Norway) who cannot wait for an ordinary passport.
  • It is valid for that one journey only and must be handed in to a passport authority (police or mission) for cancellation afterwards. Check that your destination and transit countries accept it.
Emergency passport fee (from 7 July 2026)
FeeAmount
Issue of a temporary passport (emergency passport)NOK 1,690

Updated: Sources:

Updated: Sources: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam — emergency passport (nødpass, 10 July 2023), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi — consular fees (from 7 July 2026)

Vietnamese visa or residence card

Updated: Sources: National Public Service Portal of Vietnam: procedure 1.001194 (visa for foreigners in Vietnam)

Missions of Norway in Vietnam

  • Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi

    Address: Hanoi Tower, 8th Floor, 49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Official page

  • Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City

    Address: Somerset Chancellor Court, 21-23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Official page

  • Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok (visa section)

    Address: UBC II Building, 18th floor, 591 Sukhumvit Rd., Soi 33, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

    Official page

Updated: Sources: Đại sứ quán Na Uy tại Việt Nam — địa chỉ, giờ làm việc, lãnh sự danh dự, Đại sứ quán Na Uy tại Việt Nam — xử lý visa và giấy phép cư trú theo khu vực, Đại sứ quán Na Uy tại Bangkok — thị thực ngắn hạn (nộp hồ sơ, thời gian xét, khiếu nại)

Frequently asked questions

What should I do first if I lose my Norwegian passport in Vietnam?
Report it to the local police and get a police report, then contact the Embassy in Hanoi or the Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
Can I get an emergency passport in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. The Embassy's page says you can apply at the Embassy in Hanoi or the Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, by appointment.
Who do I call outside office hours?
Call +84 24 3974 8900 to be transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' response centre in Oslo, or call +47 23 95 00 00 directly.