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Complete Guide • Australian Citizens • 2026 Vietnam Visa for Australians: Requirements, Fees & Complete GuideEverything Australian travelers need before a Vietnam trip: visa types, requirements, real costs, and the application process, start to finish. |
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Quick Answer Yes, Australians need a visa for Vietnam. The e-visa is applied for entirely online, valid for either 30 or 90 days depending on what you select, and costs $25 (single-entry) or $50 (multiple-entry). Standard processing takes roughly 3–5 working days, with faster paid tiers available. |
Visa Options for Australians
| Type | Best for |
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| E-visa (most common) | Tourism, family visits, short-term business — fully online, no embassy visit |
| Visa on arrival | Specific cases requiring a pre-approval letter exchanged for a stamp at major airports |
| Embassy visa | Longer-term or sponsored cases — apply via the Vietnamese Consulate in Sydney or Embassy in Canberra |
What You Need to Apply
| ✓Australian passport, valid at least 6 months beyond your entry date |
| ✓A clear passport data page scan |
| ✓A separate portrait photo, plain white background |
| ✓A valid email address and payment method |
| ✓Your travel dates and intended entry point |
Fees
| Entry type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-entry | $25 |
| Multiple-entry | $50 |
Either 30 or 90 days validity is available for both entry types — the fee depends on entry type, not the duration selected. Non-refundable even if rejected.
Processing Time
Standard processing takes roughly 3–5 working days, counting only Vietnamese business days. Peak periods and public holidays can extend this. If your trip is close, see our full speed comparison guide for faster paid tiers.
Entry Points
The e-visa is accepted at a wide network of international airports, land borders, and seaports across Vietnam. Popular airports for Australian arrivals:
| ✈Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) |
| ✈Hanoi (HAN) |
| ✈Da Nang (DAD) |
| ✈Nha Trang / Cam Ranh (CXR) |
| ✈Phu Quoc (PQC) |
Confirm your specific arrival point is listed as an accepted entry checkpoint when applying — your entry point can't be changed after submission without a corrected resubmission.
How to Apply, Step by Step
Full field-by-field walkthrough: complete step-by-step guide.
Common Problems for Australian Travelers
| Passport number entered incorrectly |
| Photo not meeting exact specifications |
| Wrong entry port selected |
| Middle name omitted or mismatched |
| Processing delays during peak season |
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Still "Processing" and Flight Approaching? Don't reapply — use Speed Up Existing Visa instead, which costs less since the government fee was already paid. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Australians need a visa for Vietnam?Yes — an e-visa is the most convenient option for most travelers.
Either 30 or 90 days, depending on what you select, single or multiple entry.
$25 single-entry or $50 multiple-entry, non-refundable if rejected.
Roughly 3–5 working days standard, though peak periods can extend this.
Generally not directly — the usual options are exiting and reapplying, or contacting Vietnam Immigration about other visa categories.
Visa on arrival, or an embassy visa via the Vietnamese Consulate in Sydney or Embassy in Canberra for longer-term cases.
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Ready to Apply?From $25 government fee • 100% online Apply Now WhatsApp +84 947 754 252support@vietnamvisaeasy.com |
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VietnamVisaEasy.com is a private travel agency, not affiliated with the Vietnamese government. Last updated July 2026.