Australia Citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam as a tourist or businessman, no matter how long they are staying in the country.
There are 3 ways to apply for a Vietnam Visa for Australia citizens: Apply Vietnam E-Visa, apply for Visa on Arrival or apply Visa at Vietnamese Embassy.
1. Applying Vietnam Visa at Vietnam Embassy
There are some Vietnam embassies and consulates in Australia where Australian passport holders can apply for the E-Visa there.
Consulate General of S.R.Viet Nam in Perth, Australia: Level 8, 16 St Georges Terrace, WA 6000 P O Box 3122 East Perth WA 6892
Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Sydney, Australia: Suite 205, level 2, Edgecliff Centre, 203 – 233 New South Head Road, Edgecliff, NSW 2027.
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Australia: 6 Timbarra Crescent, O’Malley, ACT, 2606, Australia
Applicants can submit documents in person at the specific Vietnam Embassy or apply by mail to the Embassy.
2. Applying Vietnam Electronic Visa online (Vietnam E-Visa)
From August 15th, 2023, Vietnam grants E-Visa for citizens from all countries and territories. Australia passport holders can apply for the E-Visa to enter Vietnam through an E-Visa online system to stay up to 90 days with single or multiple entry(ies).
3. Applying Vietnam Visa online (Vietnam Visa on arrival)
For those who live far from the Vietnam Embassy in Australia and do not wish to send away their passport, a Vietnam visa on arrival is a good choice. Instead of getting a visa directly at Vietnam Embassy, you will end up picking up your visa at one of Vietnam International Airports.
How to apply for a Tourist Vietnam visa on arrival?
Applying for Tourist Visa on arrival to Vietnam requires to get a Visa approval letter in advance through a travel agent or to book a tour to Vietnam.
The process of Getting Visa on arrival:
- Step 1. Complete the Vietnam visa online application form
- Step 2: Make payment of service fee online
- Step 3: Get the approval letter via email
- Step 4. Get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport
Read more: [How to apply for a Tourist Visa on arrival to Vietnam ?]
Required document:
You only need to provide a Passport data page image to get the Visa approval letter.
And prepare 2 passport-sized portrait photos to bring to Vietnam to get a Visa stamp upon arrival.
How long Australia passport holders can stay in Vietnam with a tourist Visa on arrival
It can be valid for up to 30 days with single or multiple-entry.
Fee:
Vietnam Visa on arrival fee for Australia passport holders varies depending on the agency, and the processing time you choose. It typically ranges from US$79 to US$200. Applicants can be charged additional fees if they want to get the Vietnam Visa approval letter in a rush.
Normally, the Visa on arrival processing time is 5-7 working days, but some agents can process the visa on arrival in an emergency if you are in a rush.
How to apply for a Business Vietnam visa on arrival?
Only eligible for Australia passport holders who will enter Vietnam for business working with a company in Vietnam and already had a valid sponsor company in Vietnam
The process of Getting Business Visa on arrival (DN visa):
- Step 1. Complete the Vietnam visa online
- Step 2: Make payment of service fee online
- Step 3: Send all required documents and submit to Government website by Sponsor company
- Step 4: Get the approval letter via email
- Step 5. Get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport
Read more: [How to apply for a Business Visa on arrival to Vietnam ?]
Required documents:
- Sponsor company’s token USB
- Notarized business license copy
- Passport scan with company stamp
- The staff of your company in Vietnam who has contract with this company/organization will present at the Vietnam Immigration office (if required)
How long Australia passport holders can stay in Vietnam with a Business Visa on arrival
You can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with single or multiple-entry.
Additional Note:
In addition to a valid visa for Vietnam, travelers with Australia passports should meet the following Vietnam entry requirements:
- Australia passport should be valid for at least 6 month following arrival date in Vietnam;
- Australia passport has at least 2 blank pages.