Urgent Vietnam Visa From Sydney: 1-Hour Solution for Australians

You are packing for Vietnam and just realised you need a visa. Getting an urgent Vietnam visa from Sydney in about an hour is possible, as long as you apply during Vietnamese working hours. This guide shows the times, prices and steps.

Can I get a Vietnam visa from Sydney in 1 hour?

Yes, during Vietnamese working hours. You apply online for the official Vietnam e-visa, and we submit it with the fastest processing. You receive a PDF by email and show it at check-in.

Australian passport holders always need a visa for Vietnam. Without one, airlines at Sydney Airport will not issue a boarding pass to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang.

What does an urgent visa cost?

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

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

When is Vietnam open in Sydney time?

From late morning to late evening. Vietnam (GMT+7) does not use daylight saving. Sydney does.

There is a lunch break in Vietnam, about 11:30–13:30 local time, when the clock pauses. That is about 3:30–5:30 PM in Sydney in summer.

How do I apply from Sydney?

About 5 minutes on your phone.

1. Open the application form and choose Apply new e-visa.
2. Pick the speed that finishes before check-in closes.
3. Upload your Australian passport photo page and a portrait photo.
4. Enter the date you land in Vietnam and your arrival airport.
5. Pay by card or PayPal.
6. Send your flight number to us on WhatsApp.

Most flights from Sydney land in Vietnam the same day. Overnight flights may land the next morning, so check your arrival date.

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.

What if I am already at Sydney Airport?

Choose 30–60 minutes and message us straight away. Tell us your check-in closing time. If there are enough Vietnamese working hours left, we prioritise your file. If it cannot be done in time, we tell you before you pay.

While you wait:

• Ask the airline how long check-in stays open.
• Keep your phone charged and on Wi-Fi.
• Do not apply on the government website at the same time.

What if it is the weekend?

Use the weekend and holiday service for US$230. Weekday speeds stop on Friday at about 6:30 PM Vietnam time, which is 10:30 PM in Sydney in summer. The weekend service returns the result by about 6 PM Vietnam time, which is 10 PM in Sydney.

For a Saturday morning flight, the safest choice is to apply by Friday afternoon Sydney time. See approval on weekends and holidays.

Which mistakes do Sydney travelers make?

The same few, again and again.

• Entering the departure date from Sydney instead of the landing date in Vietnam.
• Choosing Hanoi on the form but landing in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Using an old passport number after a renewal.
• Applying again on evisa.gov.vn while our application is running.

If you already applied and it is stuck, read delayed Vietnam e-visa for Australians.

Is there a cheaper option?

Yes, if you have a few days. If your flight is a week away, the 4 working day speed costs US$70. Read cheapest urgent Vietnam visa for Australians to pick the lowest safe price.

Which Vietnamese airports can I fly into from Sydney?

All the main ones accept the e-visa. Flights from Sydney land mostly at Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City, with others going to Noi Bai in Hanoi and Da Nang. Choose the airport you will actually land at. The full list is in Vietnam e-visa entry points.

Is the e-visa official?

Yes. It is issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department and can be verified on the official Vietnam e-visa portal. It is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.

If Immigration refuses the visa because of the information provided, we refund the expedite fee (the government fee and payment fees are not refunded); if it is refused without a stated reason, we refund 100%. If we are more than 30 minutes late, you get everything back. Read our refund policy, or start your application now.