Vietnam Visa for Australian passport holder

All the information you need to know about applying for a visa to Vietnam for Australian passport holders or foreigners living and traveling in Australia. Passports need to meet the following requirements:

  • The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date.
  • The passport with 2 blank pages.

Visa requirements

Type of visaRequirementsMaximum stay
Tourist visaRequiredN/A
E-visaEligible90 days

How to apply for Vietnam Visa in Australia?

Australian passport holders or tourists in Australia can apply for a visa to Vietnam using one of the three methods below.

Steps to apply for Vietnam e-Visa:

  1. Fill in an online visa application form;
  2. Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
  3. Download and print the Vietnam e-Visa.

Required documents include:

  • Your portrait scan photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
  • Your passport scan photo information page (full and clear). Sample: click view

=> Guidelines and size for Vietnam visa photo.

How much do you need to pay?

Type of e-VisaGovernment feeProcessing Time
4-6 working days2 working days1 working day
1-month single entry253075125
1-month multiple entry504590140
3-months single entry254590140
3-months multiple entry5060100150

Note: Processing time excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Vietnam Holiday

Steps to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:

  1. Fill in online visa application form;
  2. Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
  3. Download and print the approval letter and get visa stamp upon arrival at Vietnam airport.

Required documents include (bring):

  • 01 portrait photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
  • Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
  • A printed copy of enclosed Letter of Approval;
  • An entry/exit form (download here) filled with your information;
  • Stamping fee in cash;

Note: You are required to show passport and visa approval letter when checking in for a flight to Vietnam.

How much do you need to pay?

Type of visaFee (USD/pax)Processing time
Visa on arrival95 USD7 – 10 working days

Note: This fee only includes consultant for visa approval letter and does not include stamping fee payable at Vietnam embassy or airport for visa stamping.

Apply for a Visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in 1 of 4 ways:

  1. Apply in person at the Vietnamese Embassy in Australia;
  2. Apply by post;
  3. Apply online, collect visa in person;
  4. Apply online, receive loose-leaf visa by post;

Required documents include:

  • Visa application form with the application’s photo;
  • Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
  • Get an approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam;
  • Pay visa stamping fee.

How much do you need to pay?

  • Contact the Embassy of Vietnam

Embassy and Consulate of Vietnam in Australia

CityAddress
SydneySuite 205, level 2, Edgecliff Centre. 203 – 233 New South Head Road, Edgecliff, NSW 2027.
PerthLevel 8, 16 St Georges Terrace, Wa 6000 P O Box 3122 East Perth Wa 6892.
Canberra6 Timbarra Crescent, O’Malley ACT 2606, Australia.