Vietnam Visa for Australian Citizens
Vietnam visa for Australian citizens: you need a visa, usually the 90-day e-visa from $47 (approx. A$68). AUD prices, Sydney and Perth cut-offs, steps.
You need a Vietnam visa for Australian citizens on every visit: Australia is not on Vietnam's visa-free list, so the standard route is the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days. With us it costs from $47 (approx. A$68) all-in for single entry. This page covers the e-visa, prices in Australian dollars, urgent cut-offs in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth time, the steps, documents, visa on arrival and the embassy. You can apply for your e-visa with us in about ten minutes.
Getting a Vietnam visa from Australia is easier on the clock than from Europe or North America. Vietnam is only one to four hours behind Australia, so Vietnamese working hours overlap with yours, and an urgent e-visa ordered in the morning can arrive the same afternoon.
Vietnam visa from Australia at a glance:
| Visa-free? | No |
| Usual visa | E-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry |
| Price through us | From $47 (approx. A$68) single, $82 (approx. A$118) multiple |
| Same-day option | Order before 18:15 in Sydney (daylight saving time), delivered that evening |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages |
Do Australians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Australians need a visa for Vietnam for any purpose and any length of stay. Australia is not covered by Vietnam's 45-day exemptions or by any bilateral agreement on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list (checked October 2026).
If you hold a second passport, for example British or Italian, check Do I need a visa for Vietnam?: some of those enter visa-free for up to 45 days.
The Vietnam e-visa for Australians
The Vietnam e-visa for Australians gives you up to 90 days in the country, with single or multiple entry, under Law 23/2023/QH15. It covers holidays, visits to family and short business trips.
An e-visa for Vietnam from Australia is used at any of 79 border gates: 15 international airports, 26 land border gates and 38 seaports (as of October 2026). Flights from Australia land in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, and the e-visa also covers cruise ports such as Ha Long's Hon Gai and land crossings from Cambodia.
How much is a visa for Vietnam from Australia?
A visa for Vietnam from Australia costs $47 through us, about A$68, for a single-entry e-visa at Standard speed, government fee included. The table gives every speed per person, slowest first, with an approximate AUD figure.
Prices last updated: 2026-10-07. AUD at 1 USD = 1.4374 AUD (xe.com, October 8, 2026). Your card is charged in USD and your bank converts it.
| Speed | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, 5 to 7 working days | $47 (approx. A$68) | $82 (approx. A$118) |
| 3 working days | $69 (approx. A$99) | $98 (approx. A$141) |
| 2 working days | $92 (approx. A$132) | $116 (approx. A$167) |
| 1 working day | $99 (approx. A$142) | $123 (approx. A$177) |
| Same day | $118 (approx. A$170) | $150 (approx. A$216) |
| Super Urgent | $169 (approx. A$243) | $212 (approx. A$305) |
| Emergency | $260 (approx. A$374) | $285 (approx. A$410) |
| Weekend and public holidays | $250 (approx. A$359) | $280 (approx. A$402) |
A 90-day e-visa costs no more than a 30-day one. We refund 100% if the e-visa is refused, unless the application had false information, or if it arrives after the delivery time shown at checkout. On evisa.gov.vn the government fee alone is US$25 (approx. A$36), not refunded on refusal. Our full price table breaks down each price.
Vietnam visa for Australian citizens: urgent cut-offs in Australian time
Standard takes 5 to 7 working days. The urgent speeds use Vietnamese working days, which start at 8:00 in Vietnam: 12:00 in Sydney during daylight saving time and 9:00 in Perth.
The table converts each order cut-off on a Vietnamese working day. Sydney and Melbourne use daylight saving time from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April; Brisbane and Perth do not.
| Order cut-off | Sydney, standard | Sydney, daylight | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same day (Vietnam 14:15) | 17:15 | 18:15 | 17:15 | 15:15 |
| Super Urgent (Vietnam 15:30) | 18:30 | 19:30 | 18:30 | 16:30 |
| Emergency (Vietnam 17:30) | 20:30 | 21:30 | 20:30 | 18:30 |
| 1 working day (Vietnam 18:00) | 21:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 | 19:00 |
Example: you order on a Tuesday at 10:00 in Sydney during daylight saving time, which is 6:00 in Vietnam, before the working day starts. Emergency arrives by 13:30, Super Urgent by 15:00 and Same day by 18:00 Sydney time. Ordered at 14:00 Sydney time instead, Emergency arrives by 15:30 and Same day by 22:00. For a flight the next evening, 1 working day at $99 is enough. Our urgent e-visa page has every speed in Vietnam time.
How to apply from Australia
You apply from Australia online, in three steps with us:
- Enter your details: Passport, travel dates, the airport or border gate you will use and your speed.
- Pay and add files: Pay by card, then upload your passport data page and a recent photo, straight away or later.
- Receive the e-visa: We check everything, submit it and email you the approved PDF.
You can also apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn with the same details. Our guide on how to apply walks through both, and how to apply from Australia covers timing, payment and common mistakes.
Vietnam visa requirements for Australian citizens
The Vietnam visa requirements for Australian citizens match those for every e-visa applicant:
- Australian passport: Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages.
- Passport data page: Full page in the frame, no glare on the code lines at the bottom.
- Portrait: Recent, facing forward, white background, no glasses.
- Trip details: Arrival and departure dates, entry and exit gates, first accommodation address.
- Card: Debit or credit card that works for overseas online payments.
Photo examples and the full checklist are on our e-visa requirements page.
Visa on arrival for Australians
Australians can use visa on arrival when flying into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Cam Ranh, despite what some guides say. You need an approval letter before you board and pay a $25 or $50 stamping fee at the airport.
It does not work for cruise ports or land borders. For most trips the e-visa is simpler; you can compare both when you choose a service.
Vietnam embassy in Australia
Vietnam has an embassy in Canberra and a consulate general in Sydney. Neither is needed for an e-visa, which is issued online. They handle passport-sticker visas for longer or special-purpose stays; details are on our page about the Vietnam embassy in Australia.
Tips for Australian travelers
Two timing questions come up for Australians: what happens to an order placed on an Australian weekend, and how Vietnamese public holidays affect the speeds.
Ordering on a weekend in Australia
Saturday and Sunday daytime in Australia fall inside our weekend window, which runs from Friday 18:00 to Sunday 16:00 Vietnam time (Friday 22:00 to Sunday 20:00 in Sydney during daylight saving time).
Order the Weekend and public holidays speed before 19:20 Sydney time and the e-visa arrives by 22:30 the same day. Our page on the weekend and holiday e-visa covers this in detail.
Vietnamese public holidays
Vietnamese public holidays are not working days, so working-day speeds pause and only the Weekend and public holidays speed runs. The longest closure is Lunar New Year (Tet), usually in late January or February. If you fly around Tet, order well before the holiday starts.
eVisaVietnam.com is a private visa service operated by TK VIET NAM., JSC, not the Vietnamese government. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25. If you want your files checked and a delivery time backed by a full refund, apply for your e-visa with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa for Vietnam from Australia?
Yes. Every Australian citizen needs a visa to enter Vietnam. Most apply online for the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, and show the PDF with their passport at the border.
How much is the Vietnam government fee in Australian dollars?
On evisa.gov.vn the government fee is US$25 (approx. A$36) for single entry and US$50 (approx. A$72) for multiple entry, charged in US dollars. It is not refunded if the e-visa is refused.
Can I get a Vietnam visa today in Sydney?
Yes, on a Vietnamese working day. Order Same day before 18:15 Sydney time during daylight saving time (17:15 in winter) for delivery that evening, or Emergency before 21:30 for delivery 1.5 working hours later. On Australian weekends, use the Weekend and public holidays speed.
Can Australians use the e-visa for a business trip?
Yes, for short business visits such as meetings or conferences, within the 90-day limit. Employment in Vietnam is outside what the e-visa covers.
