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Vietnam visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-canberra.mofa.gov.vn
Which Vietnam visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing time
- About three working days according to the portal
Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)
Vietnam’s e-Visa costs US$25 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.
Vietnamese missions in Australia
- Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra
6 Timbarra Cres, O'MALLEY Australian Capital Territory 2606, Canberra
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- Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney
New South Head Road 203, Sydney
All missions of Vietnam in Australia
Vietnam has 3 missions in Australia, with its embassy in Canberra. Consulates: Perth and Sydney.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Australia
VietnamAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Vietnam
Travel advice for Vietnam
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to Vietnam, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Vietnam
Australian citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How Australian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; Australian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for Australian citizens
China admits Australian citizens visa-free.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Australia
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Australian citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Vietnam?
Australian citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Vietnamese embassy in Australia?
The Vietnamese embassy in Australia is in Canberra; there are also consulates in Perth and Sydney.
How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?
Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Can Australian citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.