Vietnam has rapidly become one of the most popular destinations for Australian travellers — and it is easy to understand why. From the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and the dramatic limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, to the street food of Hanoi and the buzzing energy of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam offers an extraordinary range of experiences at exceptional value. Entering Vietnam as an Australian requires a visa, but the process is simple, mostly online, and the most popular option takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Here is everything you need to know.

Yes. Australian passport holders must obtain a visa before or upon arrival in Vietnam. The recommended option for most Australians is the Vietnam e-visa, which is applied for entirely online, valid for up to 90 days, and accepted at airports, land border crossings, and seaports across Vietnam. The Visa on Arrival (VoA) is a secondary option available only at international airports, but it requires additional preparation and is generally less convenient than the e-visa for most travellers.

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The Vietnam e-visa is the most convenient and widely used entry option for Australian travellers. It is applied for and approved entirely online — no travel agent, no approval letter, no cash at the airport required. Since 2023, Australia has been eligible for the 90-day e-visa, which allows both single and multiple entries.

Only use the official government portal. Third-party sites charge higher fees for the same result.

The Vietnam Visa on Arrival is available only at international airports, not at land or sea entry points. Unlike the standard airport VoA process in some countries, the Vietnam VoA requires you to arrange an approval letter in advance through an accredited Vietnamese travel agency or visa service before you fly — it is not a walk-up process. For most Australian travellers, the e-visa is faster, cheaper, and more straightforward. The VoA is best suited for last-minute bookings where there is not enough time for e-visa processing.

From cruising Ha Long Bay to exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, cycling through Hoi An's old town, or sitting down to a bowl of pho at 7am in Hanoi, Vietnam has experiences to fill any itinerary. Browse things to do in Vietnam and book in advance.

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