Vietnam Visa requirements for Citizens of Australia

As an Citizens of Australia, you are kindly advised to have Vietnam Visa to enter Vietnam. Also, it is worth noting that your nationality has been supported by Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA), which is applied only for those traveling by air.

There are two options as below to apply for Visa to enter Vietnam:

  1. Apply for Vietnam Visa on Arrival on website.

    This is the quickest and cheapest way to get Vietnam Visa before your trip. Within 1-2 working days depending on your service choice (Normal or Urgent), the VISA letter of Approval will be sent directly by email without any requirement related to original passport.

    Apply online for VISA APPROVAL LETTER in 4 steps:

    • Access website: vietnamvisaapplication.com
    • Fill in the application form with the correct details of your name, passport number, arrival date... and submit.
    • Confirm and make payment submission.
    • Receive and print out Approval Letter.
    • Get your Visa Stamp upon arrival at one of the Vietnam’s Airport (Hanoi, Danang, Ho Chi Minh)

    Documents before entering Vietnam: Visa approval letter, passport, 2 passport- sized photos, Vietnamese visa application form (sent via email), and stamping fee.

    APPLY FOR A VISA NOW

  2. Apply for Vietnam Visa at Vietnam Embassies in Australia

    Besides online Vietnam Visa Application, you are still able to get Vietnam Visa by yourself in Australia. Contact the embassy of Vietnam in your country to obtain the Visa before you arrive Vietnam.

    In case there is no Vietnam Representative Office in your country, please kindly check other countries to find the nearest Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate to contact for getting Vietnam Visa. This procedure takes 5-10 working days, which is required your original passport and VISA application.

    Contact Vietnam Embassy in Australia at:

    Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra, Australia

    Address: 6 Timbarra Crescent, O’Malley, ACT, 2606, Australia

    Phone: 612 – 6286 6059

    Fax: (612) 6286 4534

    Your Email: vembassy@webone.com.au, Canberra@au.vnembassy.org

    Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney, Australia

    Address: Suite 205, level 2, Edgecliff Centre 203 – 233 New South Head Road, Edgecliff, NSW 2027

    Phone: (612) 9327 2539

    Fax: (612) 9328 1653

    Your Email: vnconsul@ihug.com.au

Your passport must have at least 6 month’s validity and blank pages left.

Please be kindly noted that Visa on arrival is applicable only for those travel to Vietnam by air.

If you plan to arrive by land, you need to obtain a visa beforehand, Visa on arrival will not work on land entry.

If you travel on cruise ship, you can contact the cruise operator for visa procedures.