Vietnam visa for Australian passport holders

TOURIST VIETNAM VISA FOR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS

What are different ways to get Vietnam visa on Australian passport?

Every Australian citizen who hold regular Australian passport must apply for Vietnam visa and get it ready by the time they take the flight to Vietnam. Currently, in 2024, there are 3 different options for Australian to get the visa to Vietnam, namely:

1. Vietnam E-visa
2. Vietnam visa on arrival
3. Vietnam visa at Embassy/ Consulate.

Let get into details on how each option works and you could choose the most suitable one for your upcoming trip in Vietnam.

Vietnam E-visa

Till now, a Vietnam E-visa is valid for up to 90 days single/ multiple entry and it is good for multiple purpose: tourism, business, meetings.. . A Vietnam e-Visa allows you to enter the country by air, land or sea through 42 international borders.

Applying for Vietnam e-Visa online is a simple and convenient process that can be done from the comfort of your own home. To apply for an e-Visa, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website for Vietnam e-Visa applicationhttps://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/

2. Fill out the Vietnam E visa application form with your personal information, including your passport details and travel plans.

3. Upload a recent passport-sized photo.

4. Pay the visa fee online using a credit or debit card.

5. Wait for the E-visa to be sent to your email within 3-7 business days.

For Vietnam e-visa, you just need to pay fee once.

In case you do not want to submit the visa application form by yourself, there are so many visa agencies who provide you with Vietnam e-visa service. Getting your Vietnam visa done through agencies would give you a peace of mind. You pay extra fee for agency, in return, all your doubts will be cleared by experienced visa consultant and there is no need to worry about any mistakes.

How to apply Vietnam E-visa for Australian citizens

You can either submit your Vietnam e visa by yourself or get it done through another Vietnam visa agency.

1. Submit Vietnam e-visa at the Vietnam Immigration Portal website (Nonrefundable option)

Step 1: Submit Vietnam E visa application form

Applicants access the official site of Vietnam Immigration Department https://E-visa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ to fill out a visa application with required information such as: Full name, nationality, DOB, entry/exit date, arrival point. Also, a digital passport scan (the bio page), a passport photo need to be uploaded. Once you complete this step, you will receive a verification code for updating your visa order status.

Step 2: Make payment for Vietnam e-visa application form

You are going to pay $25 US/ person for single or $50 US for multiple entry visa for Vietnam E visa service. Make sure that you have a valid international card to pay on Vietnam Immigration Portal website.

Step 3: Download a copy of your Vietnam e-visa

Enter your verification code, email and date of birth to download your E-visa after 3-7 working days. Most of the time, once your Vietnam e-visa is granted, you will get an email from Vietnam Immigration with a link to download the document.

Step 4: Travel to Vietnam with Vietnam E-visa

Take with you a copy of Vietnam E-visa and your valid passport to travel to Vietnam. For E-visa holders entering Vietnam through the airport, you will skip over the visa-on-arrival section and move straight to the passport control line to get an entry stamp on your passport.

2. Get Vietnam e-visa with our visa agency Vietnam visa voa

If you want a free-hassle procedure and save up your time from filling up an application online, you can authorize this work to Vietnamvisavoa, we will take care of your visa application from the beginning to final steps of visa.

Start your Vietnam e-visa application at: https://booking.vietnamvisavoa.com/apply/e-visa

How much does Vietnam e-visa for Australia citizens cost?

Depending on which the method you will opt for, the Vietnam e-visa cost can be slightly different. As officially announced from the Vietnamese government, you are expected to pay $25 US/ single entry or $50 US/ multiple entry for the government fee when directly submitting an application via this official E-visa website.

If you process your Vietnam e-visa application through a service agency, you will pay two fees: visa service fee and government fee. The additional service fee that visa agency charges is paid to benefit you by:

+ Assisting you to fill up and complete your visa application online on behalf of you

+ Reviewing and consulting your visa case to make sure that you are eligible and your visa application is approved

+ Directly dealing with the Immigration Department of Vietnam to submit your visa application and make sure that you will get your e-visa on time without any delay

+ Taking responsibility for any mistakes might occur by visa agencies when submitting your visa application

+ Ensuring your smooth entry upon arrival with e-visa issued with their services as provided

Furthermore, depend upon how rush you want to get your Vietnam e visa, extra fee for urgent service of Vietnam e visa will be charged. The sooner you want to get Vietnam e visa, the much higher fee you must pay for. To avoid hassle and expensive processing fee, we recommend applicants to submit within 10 working days in advance.

Important notice you should NOT miss out when you apply for Vietnam e-visa:

► Passport must have at least 6 month validity left. Temporary passports or travel documents are not accepted.

►It is not possible to extend a tourist Vietnam visa within Vietnam. You must leave Vietnam by the time your visa expires, apply for a new Vietnam visa and come back. Submitting a new Vietnam e-visa while residing in Vietnam may result in getting your visa order denied.

► Kids who have their own passports are required to separately submit their evisa application. Kids who are under 14 year oldsharing their parent's passport are included in their parent's evisa application.

► A ready Vietnam Evisa must be shown to your airline to check in at departure airport. Showing a proof of PROCESSING Vietnam e visa is no use.

Vietnam visa on arrival for Australian

This is also an online way to get Vietnam visa. Australian passport holders will work with a visa agent in Vietnam to get the visa approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department. At the Vietnam international airport, you submit that letter along with Vietnamese visa application form, 01 portrait photoand pay for the stamping fee to get Vietnam visa sticker stamped on passport.

In case you would like to apply on regular basis for Vietnam visa on arrival, just start with the link here

https://booking.vietnamvisavoa.com/apply

If you are in need of getting Vietnam visa done in some working hours or same day service, please request urgent Vietnam visa on arrival.

How to apply for urgent Vietnam visa on arrival service

To apply for a Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA), you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Contact a trusted Vietnam visa office to get Vietnam visa approval letter through them

You will need to find a reliable travel agency that provides VOA services. You can search for one online, and it is best to choose an agency that has a good reputation and positive reviews.

Vietnamvisavoa's clients feedback

Basically, to apply for emergency Vietnam visa approval letters through Vietnamvisavoa, the applicant will share with us:

- Passport copy page (with at least 6-month of validity)

- Your flight details or expected flight schedule.

- Whether you want single or multiple entry.

You will send documents via email:support@vietnamvisavoa.comor via Whatsapp at+84 969 255 515.

You also could fill in urgent Vietnam visa request formHERE. Once we receive your request, we will replyto you as quickly as we can.

Step 2: Pay Vietnam visa service fee for getting Vietnam visa letter approved

Depend upon your flight schedule, our consultant will recommend you the service that meet your need (4 working hours- 1 working day, 2 working days).

Vietnam visa approval letter service fee will vary depend upon the visa type you take: 01 month single or 01 month multiple, processing time (4 working hours, 01 working day, 02 working days) and also what passport you take.

Step 3: Receive express Vietnam visa approval letter via email

Once Vietnam Immigration grants your Vietnam visa on arrival request, a copy ofVietnam visa approval letterwill be sent to you via email by the visa agency. This is for you to check in your flight and to collect Vietnam visa sticker at Vietnam airport.

It is recommended that you must double check all details in the visa approval letter to ensure that every details is exact or else you will not be able to board your plane. In case, you could manage to print out the pre-visa approval letter and the Vietnamese visa application form, it will save your time at landing airport. If not, the copy of the document shown via your phone is also accepted.

Besides, you must prepare 01 passport sized photo and the visa stamping fee ($25 US for single entry or $50 US for multiple in cash) to hand in at landing Vietnam airport.

Step 4: Collect Vietnam visa sticker upon arrival

Once you land in Vietnam airport, you will head to landing visa / visa on arrival area. You need to submit your Vietnam visa approval letter, Vietnamese visa application form attached with 01 portrait photo, and visa stamping fee there to collect Vietnam visa sticker into your passport.

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Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in Australia

This is the traditional way to get the visa for every countries in general and Vietnam in particular. All the visa procedures and requirements are guided by the officials there.
Here is the information of official Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate in Australia:

Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra-Australia

Address: 6 Timbarra Cres., Malley Canberra, ACT 2606, Australia
Tel: (612) 6286 6059 /(612) 6290 1549
Consular: 6290 1556
Fax: (612) 6286 4534

Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney – Australia

Address: Suite 205, level 2, Edgecliff Centre 203 – 233 New South Head Road, Edgecliff, NSW 2027 PO Box: 732, Edgecliff, N.S.W 2027
Tel: 02 93271912/ 0293272539
Fax: 02 93281653

Pros:

The visa is stamped on passport before your departure.
You can apply for all types of visa and enter Vietnam through all means (plane, ship, car, etc.)

Best way to get Vietnam visa on Australian passport on tourism purpose in 2024?

As indicated above, you can clearly see thatVietnam e visaat the moment is by far the most fastest and simplest option for Australian to get visa for Vietnam.

What if you need to get a Vietnam visa urgently in just 3 days or even in some hours?

Contact us Vietnamvisavoa team with your flight schedule and your passport copy. Our experienced and dedicated consultants will figure out the best option for your specific case.

Get Vietnam visa urgently with Vietnamvisavoa.
Ring our phone at +84 969 255 515 (Whatsapp/ Viber/Wechat)
Email us at: support@vietnamvisavoa.com