Yes — Australian passport holders require a Vietnam eVisa for every visit to Vietnam. Australia is not on the visa-exempt list. There is no visa on arrival option for Australians. The entire application is completed 100% online: no embassy appointment, no consulate visit, no paper forms to post.
Quick Answer for Australian Travellers
- Visa-exempt? No — eVisa required for every visit
- Standard cost: USD 50 (3 working days)
- Weekends & holidays: Weekend/Holiday tier only — USD 230, cutoff 15:00 VNT (18:00 AEST / 19:00 AEDT)
- Fastest weekday: 1.5-Hour — USD 185 (Mon–Fri, cutoff 16:30 VNT = 19:30 AEST / 20:30 AEDT)
- Already applied? Speed Up from USD 70 — do NOT reapply
What You Need to Apply
- Passport scan: all 4 corners visible, MRZ strip readable, valid for at least 6 months beyond your Vietnam entry date
- Passport photo: plain white background, JPEG, taken within the past 6 months
- Vietnam arrival date: the date you land in Vietnam (NOT the date you leave Australia) — format DD/MM/YYYY
- Entry port: the first Vietnamese airport where your flight lands — SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, or CXR
- Validity: always select 90-day — same price as 30-day
Australian Time Zone Cutoffs (VNT = UTC+7)
| Tier | VNT Cutoff | AEST (UTC+10) | AEDT (UTC+11) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard / 3-Day | 11:00 VNT | 14:00 AEST | 15:00 AEDT |
| 2.5-Hour | 15:30 VNT | 18:30 AEST | 19:30 AEDT |
| 1.5-Hour | 16:30 VNT | 19:30 AEST | 20:30 AEDT |
| Weekend/Holiday (Sat–Sun only) | 15:00 VNT | 18:00 AEST | 19:00 AEDT |
AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) · AEDT = Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11, daylight saving)
⚠ Common Australian Applicant Mistakes
- Wrong entry port: Do not enter SYD (Sydney), MEL (Melbourne), BNE (Brisbane), or any Australian or transit airport. The entry port must be your first Vietnamese airport: SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, or CXR.
- Wrong entry date: Enter your Vietnam arrival date, not your Australian departure date. If you fly out of Sydney on October 19 and land in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20, your entry date is 20/10/2026.
- 30-day validity selected: The 90-day validity is available at the same price. Always choose 90 days for flexibility.
Vietnam eVisa Pricing for Australians
All prices include the USD 25 Vietnamese government fee. Speed Up prices apply only if you already submitted on evisa.gov.vn and have a reference code.
| Processing Tier | New Application | Speed Up | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (3 working days) | USD 50 | — | Mon–Fri |
| 3-Day | USD 90 | USD 70 | Mon–Fri |
| 2-Day | USD 100 | USD 80 | Mon–Fri |
| 1-Day | USD 110 | USD 90 | Mon–Fri |
| 5-Hour | USD 125 | USD 100 | Mon–Fri |
| 2.5-Hour | USD 155 | USD 130 | Mon–Fri |
| 1.5-Hour | USD 185 | USD 160 | Mon–Fri (cutoff 16:30 VNT) |
| Weekend/Holiday | USD 230 | USD 210 | Sat/Sun/Holidays, cutoff 15:00 VNT |
| Emergency (30–60 min) | USD 215 | USD 190 | Mon–Fri ONLY |
| Multiple-entry add-on | +USD 25 | +USD 25 | Any tier |
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Go to https://vietnamvisaeasy.com/apply and select your processing tier based on how much time you have before travel.
- Upload your passport scan — all 4 corners visible, MRZ strip clear, no glare or obstruction.
- Upload your passport photo — plain white background, JPEG, taken within the past 6 months.
- Enter your Vietnam arrival date in DD/MM/YYYY format. Select the correct entry port (first Vietnamese airport): SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, or CXR.
- Select 90-day validity. Choose single entry (or multiple entry if you will exit and re-enter Vietnam). Complete payment online.
- Your approved eVisa arrives by email as a PDF. Print or save it. Present at Vietnamese immigration on arrival.
If flying into Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat), select SGN. Hanoi (Noi Bai): HAN. Da Nang: DAD. Phu Quoc: PQC. Nha Trang (Cam Ranh): CXR.
https://vietnamvisaeasy.com/apply
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Australian passport holders are not visa-exempt for Vietnam and require a Vietnam eVisa for every visit, regardless of length of stay or purpose of travel. There is no visa on arrival option. Apply 100% online before your trip.
How much does Vietnam eVisa cost for Australians?
Standard processing costs USD 50 (3 working days, all fees included). Faster tiers range from USD 90 (3-Day) through USD 185 (1.5-Hour, Mon–Fri). Emergency processing (30–60 min, Mon–Fri only) is USD 215. Weekend/Holiday tier on Sat/Sun and public holidays is USD 230.
What is the fastest way to get Vietnam eVisa from Australia?
On weekdays (Mon–Fri) the fastest tier is 1.5-Hour at USD 185. Submit before 16:30 VNT (19:30 AEST / 20:30 AEDT). On weekends the only option is Weekend/Holiday (USD 230) — submit before 15:00 VNT (18:00 AEST / 19:00 AEDT) for same-day results.
Can Australians get Vietnam eVisa on a weekend?
Yes, via the Weekend/Holiday tier only (USD 230). Submit before 15:00 VNT on Saturday or Sunday — that is 18:00 AEST or 19:00 AEDT. Results are delivered once before 06:00 VNT, typically arriving 16:00–17:00 VNT same day. No other processing tiers operate on weekends or public holidays.
What entry port should Australians select?
Select the first Vietnamese airport where your flight arrives: SGN (Ho Chi Minh City), HAN (Hanoi), DAD (Da Nang), PQC (Phu Quoc), or CXR (Cam Ranh / Nha Trang). Do not enter SYD, MEL, BNE, or any Australian or transit airport. This is one of the most common errors for Australian applicants.
How do I speed up my existing Vietnam eVisa application from Australia?
If you already submitted on evisa.gov.vn, use the Speed Up service — do NOT submit a new application. Duplicate applications trigger a 24–48 hour hold. WhatsApp +84 947 754 252 with your reference code (E260705…), registration email, and flight number. Speed Up carries no second USD 25 government fee.
When is the 1.5-Hour eVisa cutoff in Australian time?
The 1.5-Hour tier cutoff is 16:30 VNT (Vietnam Time, UTC+7). In Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) that is 19:30 AEST. During daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) it is 20:30 AEDT. This tier is available Mon–Fri only.
Australian Vietnam eVisa Support
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