(1) Diplomatic titles include:
- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary;
- Ambassador;
- Minister;
- Minister-Counselor;
- Counselor;
- First Secretary;
- Second Secretary;
- Third Secretary;
- Attaché.
(2) Consular titles include:
- Consul General;
- Deputy Consul General;
- Consul;
- Vice Consul;
- Consular Attaché.
(3) Specialized diplomatic titles include:
- Chargé d’Affaires;
- Defense Attaché;
- Deputy Defense Attaché;
- Assistant Defense Attaché;
- Other specialized diplomatic titles by professional sector, as decided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam upon the proposal of the head of the authority assigning cadres, ensuring conformity with international practice and the regulations of the receiving country or international organization.
In addition, members of representative missions shall have the following responsibilities:
- Comply with the laws of Vietnam and implement the regulations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and of the representative mission; protect and uphold the image, prestige, honor, and interests of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the receiving country or international organization.
- Respect the laws and customs of the receiving country; actively contribute to strengthening friendly and cooperative relations between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the receiving country or international organization.
- Comply with the direction and administration of the head of the representative mission; report to and take responsibility before the head of the representative mission for the performance of assigned duties.
- Protect state secrets.
- Refrain from abusing privileges and immunities for personal gain in a manner affecting the honor and prestige of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the representative mission. During their term of office at the representative mission, members shall not engage in professional activities for personal profit.
See more details in the amended Law on Overseas Representative Missions of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 2026, effective as of July 1, 2026.
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