Vietnamese Embassy in Australia
Contacting the Vietnamese embassy in Australia is the traditional way to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
Vietnam Embassy in Australia is the official representative to communicate Vietnam Government and Australia Government. The major information about Vietnam Embassy in Australia and how to apply visa at there as follows:
The Embassy of Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Australia
- Address: 6 Timbarra Cresent, O’Malley, ACT, Canberra 2606, Australia.
- Telephone: +61 2 6169 4915 | +61 2 6169 4916 | +61 2 6169 4917
- Fax: +61 2 6108 3034
- Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
- Website: https://vnembassy-canberra.mofa.gov.vn/
- Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 13:00 PM | 14:00 PM – 17:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney, Australia
- Address: Suite 205, level 2, Edgecliff Centre. 203 – 233 New South Head Road, Edgecliff, NSW 2027
- Telephone: +61 2 9327 1912 | +61 2 9327 2539 | +61 2 9326 1129 | +61 2 9326 1202
- Fax : +61 2 9328 1653
- Email: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]
- Website: https://vnconsulate-sydney.mofa.gov.vn/, http://vietnamconsulate.com.au/
- Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 14:00 PM | 15:30 PM – 16:30 PM | Monday – Friday (except holidays)
Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth, Australia
- Address: Level 8/16 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Telephone: +61 8 9221 1158 | +61 434 520 536 | +61 432 738 368
- Fax : +61 8 9225 6881
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://vnconsulate-perth.mofa.gov.vn/
- Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 17:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
How to apply Vietnam visa in Australia?
There are three main ways to apply for a Vietnam visa from Australia:
Option 1: Apply Online for an E-Visa (Recommended for Short Stays)
The e-visa is available for citizens of eligible countries, including Australia, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Step 1: Visit the official Vietnam e-visa website: https://evisa.gov.vn/.
- Step 2: Fill out the online application form with your personal details, passport information, and travel plans.
- Step 3: Upload a digital passport-sized photo and a scanned copy of your passport’s biographical page (check the Vietnam visa photo requirements and size).
- Step 4: Pay the e-visa fee online (USD 25 for single-entry, USD 50 for multiple-entry).
- Step 5: Wait for processing (usually 3-5 business days).
- Step 6: Once approved, download and print your e-visa to present upon arrival in Vietnam.
Option 2: Apply Through the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate
If you need a visa for longer than 90 days or your nationality is not eligible for an e-visa.
- Step 1: Prepare Required Documents:
+ Completed visa application form.
+ Original passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages.
+ Passport-sized photos (check the Vietnam visa photo requirements and size).
+ Visa approval letter (if applicable, for visa on arrival).
+ Proof of travel arrangements (flight itinerary).
+ Proof of accommodation in Vietnam (hotel booking).
+ Visa fee (varies depending on visa type and processing time). - Step 2: Submit Your Application:
+ In person at the Vietnam Embassy in Canberra or the Consulate General in Sydney.
+ By mail (check the embassy’s website for mailing instructions). - Step 3: Wait for Processing:
+ Processing times vary but typically take 5-7 business days. Expedited processing may be available for an additional fee. - Step 4: Collect Your Visa:
+ If applying in person, return to the embassy/consulate to collect your passport with the visa.
+ If applying by mail, your passport and visa will be returned to you by post.
Option 3: Visa on Arrival (For Air Travel Only)
If you are flying into Vietnam, you can apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA). This requires pre-approval through a Vietnamese travel agency or visa service.
- Step 1: Apply online through a reputable visa agency for a visa approval letter.
- Step 2: Receive the approval letter via email (usually within 2-3 business days).
- Step 3: Print the approval letter and prepare passport photos and the visa stamping fee (USD 25 for single-entry, USD 50 for multiple-entry).
- Step 4: Present the approval letter, photos, and fee at the Visa on Arrival counter at your arrival airport in Vietnam.