British Embassy in Vietnam provides consular support for UK citizens
Hanoi (VNA) – The British Embassy in Vietnam said on
April 3 that amid the complicated developments of COVID-19, it is working
closely with the Vietnamese authorities to provide consular support for
affected UK citizens.
British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward advised all UK
citizens in Vietnam to regularly update travelling recommendations by the UK Foreign
and Commonwealth Office.
In its recommendations on March 23, the office advised UK
citizens not to go abroad if unnecessary. If they reside in the UK and are travelling abroad, include Vietnam, they should return home when commercial flights
remain available.
The British Embassy in Vietnam is also actively sharing
information to UK tourists in Vietnam about available commercial flights.
Ambassador Ward was present at Noi Bai International Airport on
April 2 to learn about the situation. After learning that there remain
available seats on flights to the UK, he wrote on his Twitter page that UK
citizens should return home immediately when such flights are still operated.
He noted that such recommendations do not target UK citizens
residing in Vietnam.
On March 31, Ambassador Ward and British Consul General to Ho
Chi Minh City Ian Gibbons shared several advices to British
citizens living and working in Vietnam amid the pandemic.
Accordingly, they said British citizens should respect laws and
cultural standards of Vietnam, and join hands to contribute to containing the global
epidemic.
The diplomats that they are working with their staff in Hanoi and Ho Chi
Minh City to support UK citizens, as well as strengthen diplomatic ties between
Vietnam and the UK./.