1. Do Australian nationals need a visa to Vietnam?
Australian nationality is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Australian passport holders need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
2. Two options for Australian nationals to apply for Vietnam visa
2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
Australian passport holders can apply Vietnam Visa on Arrival online from anywhere outside of Vietnam. The Vietnam visa will be picked up upon arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed out of the approval letter.
The approval letter will be sent via email within 1 or 2 working days (normal case), 4 working hours (urgent case) or even 30 minutes (emergency case) depending on which option the applicant chooses when submitting online application form.
The aim of Visa on Arrival is to make the trip to Vietnam simpler and more economical. It is applicable only to those traveling by air to Vietnam. Vietnam Visa on Arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in Australia.
By using this mode of getting Vietnam Visa on Arrival, the Australian does not need to wait too long for processing to get a pre-approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department, which acts as an official permission of getting the visa upon arrival.
In order to get a Vietnam visa, Australians should pay two types of fee: the service fee and the stamping fee.
Service fee: The service fee is for visa approval letter processing.
Stamping fee: The stamping fee is paid in cash to the Vietnam Immigration Officer at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. Credit cards are not accepted. If applicants have booked full package, this fee would not need paying anymore.
2.2. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, they can go to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate nearest their location.
The address of Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Australia for your information:
Address: 6 Timbarra Crescent O'Malley ACT 2606 (Postal Address)
Telephone: (61-2) 6286 6059 (Ext: 101/102);
Direct line: (61-2) 6286 8465/ 62865660
Fax: 61-2-6286 4534
Email: vembassy@webone.com.au or vembassy@iinet.net.au
Useful notes:
- Before applying online for a Vietnam Visa on Arrival, Australian citizens should make sure that their passport has at least 6-month validity and left pages from travel date.
- Visa on Arrival is only applicable for Australians traveling by air to Vietnam.
TYPES OF VISA | SERVICE FEE (which you pay for website owner) |
STAMPING FEE | ||
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NORMAL CASE (1-2 working days) |
URGENT CASE (4-8 working hours) |
EMERGENCY CASE (1-4 working hours) |
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1 month single entry | 18 USD pax |
+19 USD pax |
+49 USD pax |
25 USD pax |
1 month multiple entry | 24 USD pax |
+19 USD pax |
+49 USD pax |
50 USD pax |
3 months single entry | 29 USD pax |
+19 USD pax |
+49 USD pax |
25 USD pax |
3 months multiple entry | 35 USD pax |
+19 USD pax |
+49 USD pax |
50 USD pax |
TYPES OF VISA | SERVICE FEE (which you pay for website owner) |
STAMPING FEE | ||
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NORMAL CASE (2-3 working days) |
URGENT CASE (4-8 working hours) |
EMERGENCY CASE (1-4 working hours) |
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1 month single entry | 90 USD pax |
+69 USD pax |
+89 USD pax |
25 USD pax |
1 month multiple entry | 95 USD pax |
+69 USD pax |
+89 USD pax |
50 USD pax |
3 months single entry | 115 USD pax |
+69 USD pax |
+89 USD pax |
25 USD pax |
3 months multiple entry | 130 USD pax |
+69 USD pax |
+89 USD pax |
50 USD pax |
There are 2 types of Vietnam visa fees you must be aware before applying for visa on arrival:
The service fee is for visa approval letter processing. Applicants may choose to pay the fee online with their bank account, Credit or Debit Card, PayPal or Western Union.
The stamping fee is paid IN CASH to the Vietnam Immigration Officers at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. Credit cards are not accepted.
Need assistance with your application? Contact us at +1-416-939-7260 or email visa@vietnam-evisa.org