Visa and other services for foreigners

Bringing Medication into Viet Nam

Narcotic medication drugs must be declared to customs and must not exceed the quantity stated in the enclosed doctor's prescription, but not more than the quantity indicated for seven days.

Psychotropic medication drugs or medication containing precursors used as drugs must be declared to customs and must not exceed the quantity stated in the enclosed doctor's prescription, but not more than the quantity indicated for ten days.

13 countries that are unilaterally exempted from visas

Visa requirements are exempted for citizens of the following countries: Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of France, Republic of Italy, Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Finland and Republic of Belarus with a temporary residence duration of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type, purpose of entry, provided that all entry conditions according to Vietnamese law are met.

Evisa information

Vietnam portal on Immigration/Vietnam visa - National portal on Immigration (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) to apply for an electronic visa.

All enquiries for applications made to this website of the Vietnamese Immigration Department will need to be made to Vietnam portal on Immigration/Vietnam visa - National portal on Immigration (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn). If you want to contact the Vietnamese Immigration Department: Contact | Cục quản lý xuất nhập cảnh (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn)

Please note that the Embassy can not assist in a direct application to above website or via a third party website.

TOURIST VISA

For e-visa please go to the website of the Vietnamese Immigration Department https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn to apply. All enquiries will need to be made directly to this website (or https://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en/gioi-thieu/contact) as the Embassy is not related to the process.

For existing application to https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn, the Embassy can not answer any question regarding the progress.

If you can not apply by yourself and need our assistance, please write email to [email protected]

WARNING:

There has been a cluster of complaints from both Australian and foreign visitors that the online visa applications via unauthorized and/or untrustworthy websites cause a lot of inconvenience. Sometimes they can not board on the plane or be denied entry and pay a fine because of fake visas.

For reasons as such, travelers and businesses to Viet Nam are strongly recommended to apply for the visas before departure.

Business visa and official/diplomatic visa

Certification the form to get Criminal Records Certificate (police check) for foreigners who resided in Viet Nam at the Vietnamese National Center for Criminal Records

Please be advised that the Embassy does not issue Criminal Record (Police Check). We only certify the Form and the passport for you to send to Vietnam to get the Criminal Record.

Legalization of documents issued by Australian authorities to be used in Viet Nam

Driving in Viet Nam or Converting an Australian driving licence into a Vietnamese driving licence

Learning and teaching Vietnamese language

Thủ tục dành cho công dân Việt Nam (for Vietnamesse)

NA leader calls for commitment to sustainable growth goals at IPU-132

Delegates participate in the inaugural ceremony of the 132nd Inter-Paliamentary Union (IPU-132) in Ha Noi on Saturday. Viet Nam has called upon parliaments to implement sustainable development goals in the next 15 years.

UNESCO week highlights culture’s role in development

05/03/2012 VNA - The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, launched a “Culture and development” week from Mar. 5-9 in the capital city of Hanoi .

HN handles record number of international visitors

01/01/2012 VGP - The number of international visitors to Hà Nội hit almost 1.9 million in 2011, making a year-on-year increase of 11%, said the capital city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

PM Dũng's New Year message

02/01/2012 VGP - PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has sent a New Year message emphasizing the central tasks of 2012, which include economic restructuring, growth model renovation, fast and sustainable development. The following is the full translation of his article.

11th Party Congress opens in HN

VGP - The 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) opened at 8 am on January 12 at the Mỹ Đình National Convention Centre in Hà Nội with the participation of 1,377 delegates, representing for over 3.6 million Party members, local and international guests.

Gov’t: Persistent on Resolution 11

VGP - The key tasks in the remaining months of this year and beyond will continue consistently to curb inflation, stabilize the macro-economy and ensure social security, as stated in the Government’s Resolution 11, said PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng.

Solutions for socio-economic development in 2011

VGP – The Government has just issued a Resolution on seven groups of solutions for socio-economic development and estimated State budget plan in 2011

More than 5 million foreign tourist arrivals visit Vietnam in 2010

CPV – The General Statistics Office of Vietnam reported that more than 5 million foreign tourist arrivals visited Vietnam in 2010, marking a 34.8% increase from 2009.

Vietnam's tourism sector makes headway

Vietnam's tourism sector has thus far held a worthy position in the national economy. The country has been listed among the top five ASEAN countries in attracting international tourists.

Thang Long citadel to be considered for UNESCO recognition

The World Heritage Committee will consider the request for the inscription of the Thang Long Royal Citadel on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites when it convents its 34 th session in Brazil from July 25 to August 3.

Foreign capitals to celebrate Hanoi’s anniversary

Up to 22 capital and cities around the world and foreign embassies in Vietnam have registered to take part in activities marking Hanoi’s 1,000th anniversary that will be held later this year.

Overseas Vietnamese gather for New Year meetings

Vietnamplus - Vietnamese diplomatic missions around the world continue to hold celebrations of the Lunar New Year, sharing the joy with overseas Vietnamese communities and local friends.

Vietnamese film wins prize at int’l festival in Russia

The film “Choi voi” (Adrift) , directed by Bui Thac Chuyen, has won the Bronze Taiga at the 8th international film festival in Khanty-Mansiysk city, Russia .

A number of nations and cities to participate in activities marking the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi

CPV - A number of embassies in Vietnam and foreign countries have expressed their eagerness to participate in activities marking the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi.

A record for Overseas Vietnamese to enjoy 2010 Lunar New Year

CPV - According to the Vietnam National Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the number of overseas Vietnamese to enjoy 2010 Lunar New Year is expected to reach a highest record of over 500,000.

Learning Vietnamese overseas

Many second and third generation overseas Vietnamese cannot speak Vietnamese fluently or pronounce it correctly.There are as many as four million Vietnamese living and working in 102 countries and territories. They all have made a great effort to integrate into their residence countries.

Vietnam – one of world’s most peaceful nations

Vietnam was named among one of the most peaceful nations in the world at a Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations held in Washington, DC, from November 1-3.

Overseas remittances to reach US$6.8 billion in 2009

The Ministry of Finance has forecasted that the total amount of money sent by overseas Vietnamese to back home would reach US$6.8 billion by year’s end, US$0.4 billion less than last year.

Early this year, the figure was first projected to drop by 15-20 percent to US$5.8-6 billion.

UNESCO recognizes Quan họ as world’s cultural heritage

VGP - The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on September 30 recognized Quan họ (folk songs and their performances in the northern provinces of Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giang) as one of 76 new additions to the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Hanoi marks 10th anniversary of City for Peace recognition

(VNA) A ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of Hanoi’s recognition as City for Peace by UNESCO was held on October 27.

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