- Vietnam visa requirement for Australians
All the Australia ordinary passport holders need a Vietnam visa for both tourist and business trips to stay 1/ 3 months with the tourist/business single/multiple entry visas.
Required documents for Australia passport applicants:
Passport with a minimum 6-month validity from entry date and at least 2 blank pages
2 passport-sized photos taken within 6 months prior to the entry date
Passport validity at least 6 months
2. How to apply Vietnam visa for Australians
In the past, people often go to the Embassy to get a visa as the traditional way. Since 2007, Visa on arrival is an effective alternative. Which is different from the others – Let’s compare
| Visa type/ Terms | Vietnam visa on arrival | Vietnam visa at the embassy |
| Issued by |
Vietnam Immigration Department – 100% legal |
|
| Suitable for | Air travelers | All kind of transportation |
| Available | All-time, 24/7: Even midnight or early morning, at the weekend, public holiday | On working days and working time |
| Requirements | Online application only | Original passport completed and signed application in person, sponsor letter ( for business visa) |
| How to submit an application | Online | In-person |
| Interview in person | No | Yes |
| Visa fee
|
Approval fee – fixed ( public in a website, no hidden charges – pay online to travel agent | Approval letter: no fixed ( varying from embassy to embassy – pay in cash to the embassy |
| Stamping fee – fixed – pay in cash to Immigration at Vietnam airport | Stamping fee – fixed – pay to the embassy | |
| Processing time |
|
Normal: 5+ days, urgent: no processing same day
Different in embassies |
| Check visa status | Online in the website, call/chat/email the instant online support | Make a phone call to the embassy, go in person to the ezmbassy |
| Get the visa result | Via Email | in person at the embassy, by post |
- Based on the customers’ feedback and our previous experience, getting the visa at Embassy may take a longer time, more procedures, and even money (approval letter fee, processing fee, shipping, and handling fee, expedited services, etc. – vary from embassy to embassy).
- If you go to Vietnam by AIR, Vietnam visa on arrival, is the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to get a visa for Vietnam for Australia with few simple steps below:
Visa counter where the applicant will get visa stamped at the Vietnam airport
- Submit the Visa application form and process payment
- Get visa approval letter via email and print it out
- Get visa stamped at arrival at Vietnam airport.
Getting a trip to Vietnam we recommend planning your trip to the airport in advance, as unexpected delays such as roadworks or poor weather can result in added stress. After you’ve booked your flights, take some time to research the best way to get to the airport within your budget. The most common options include public transport, private shuttle buses, airport parking, taxis, and rideshare services.
Tips:
> Print out a copy of your booking confirmation, and keep this with you while traveling. Not only does it serve as your proof of purchase, but it will have useful information like directions and relevant phone numbers, to make life easier.
> Use an online comparison website to compare prices before booking. Just like airline tickets, the cost of parking or of shuttle buses can vary between providers
Don’t hesitate to pack your luggage, come, and discover the amazing land. For more information please visit our family website:
For Vietnam online visa Govietnamvisa.com
For Vietnam local tours: Govietnamtourist.com
For exploring more parts of Vietnam:
http://www.vietnam-online.org/
