Urgent Vietnam Visa From Perth: Same-Day Approval in 5 Hours

Perth has the easiest time zone for Australians who need a visa fast. Applying for a Vietnam visa from Perth lines up almost hour for hour with the Vietnamese working day, so same-day approval is very realistic.

Why is Perth the easiest city for a same-day visa?

Because Perth is only 1 hour ahead of Vietnam. Neither Perth nor Vietnam uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.

Your whole working day overlaps with Vietnam's. A request at 9 AM in Perth reaches the office as it opens.

What does a Vietnam visa from Perth cost?

From US$110 to US$230, government fee included.

Prices are per person for single entry. Multiple entry adds US$25. See all speeds in the service fee guide.

How does the 5 working hour speed work in practice?

The clock counts only working time. Here is a realistic weekday:

1. You apply and pay at 10:00 AM in Perth (9:00 AM in Vietnam).
2. We check your documents and submit.
3. The clock runs until the Vietnamese lunch break at 12:30 PM Perth time.
4. It pauses for 2 hours.
5. It continues from 2:30 PM Perth time.
6. The visa is due by about 4:30 PM Perth time.

Apply after about 2 PM in Perth, and the 5 hour speed may finish the next morning. For an evening flight, choose 2.5 hours or faster.

How do I apply from Perth?

About 5 minutes online.

1. Open the application form and choose Apply new e-visa.
2. Pick your speed.
3. Upload your passport photo page and a portrait photo.
4. Enter the date you land in Vietnam and your arrival airport.
5. Pay and send your flight number to us on WhatsApp.

Flights from Perth often connect through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok. Enter the Vietnamese airport where you will arrive.

What documents do I need?

Your passport and one photo, both clear.

• Passport photo page: a sharp scan or phone photo with all 4 corners visible and no glare. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive in Vietnam.
• Portrait photo: recent, front-facing, on a plain light background, without glasses or a hat.
• Flight details: the date you land in Vietnam and the airport you land at.
• An address in Vietnam: your first hotel is enough.

Photos taken on an iPhone are sometimes saved as HEIC, which may not upload. Save them as JPEG first. If your scan is not good enough, we tell you before submitting, so no time is lost.

Do I need a visa for Phu Quoc?

Not if you fly directly to Phu Quoc and stay on the island. Foreigners arriving directly at Phu Quoc can stay there visa-free. If you connect through Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, or plan to visit the mainland, you need an e-visa.

What if my visa is already delayed?

Speed up the existing application. Choose Speed up existing visa with your application code. Prices start at US$45. Read delayed Vietnam e-visa for Australians.

Which mistakes should Perth travelers avoid?

Most are about dates and airports.

• Entering the departure date from Perth instead of the arrival date in Vietnam.
• Choosing the connection airport, such as Singapore, instead of the Vietnamese airport.
• Waiting until Friday evening, when Vietnam is about to close for the weekend.
• Applying twice because the first one seems slow.

How do I save money?

Apply earlier. With a week to spare, the 4 working day speed costs US$70. Our guide to the cheapest urgent Vietnam visa for Australians shows the best value for each timeline.

Can my whole family get visas the same day?

Yes, in one order. Every family member with a passport needs their own e-visa, including babies. Apply for everyone together and choose the same speed, so all visas arrive at the same time. See group urgent visa applications for families of 5 or more.

Is Friday a good day to apply from Perth?

Only in the morning. Vietnam closes for the weekend at about 7:30 PM Perth time on Friday. If you apply after about 2 PM on Friday, the 5 hour speed may not finish until Monday. For a weekend flight, apply by Thursday or use the weekend service.

Is the visa official?

Yes. It is the Vietnam e-visa, issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department and verifiable on the official e-visa portal.

If it is refused because of the information provided, we refund the expedite fee. If it is refused without a stated reason, we refund 100%. If we are more than 30 minutes late, you get everything back. See the refund policy, or apply now.