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)

A Declaration on Enhancing the Australia-Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership

This Declaration on Enhancing the Australia-Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership expresses the wish of our countries to look for opportunities to expand relations further in a mutually beneficial way.

Vietnam and Australia lift relations to the next level

Prime Minister Tony Abbott MP and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of Vietnam underscored the strength and breadth of Australia-Vietnam ties and agreed to lift the relationship to a new level. They agreed to deepen and intensify the existing Comprehensive Partnership, reflecting the increasingly strategic nature of the bilateral relationship.

From 22-24/9/2014-Ambassador of Viet Nam paid courtesy calls on His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC

From 22-24/9/2014-Ambassador of Viet Nam paid courtesy calls on His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, on his official visit to Queensland.

From 5-6/8/2014 - On the official visit to Western Australia, Ambassador of Viet Nam

From 5-6/8/2014 - On the official visit to Western Australia, Ambassador of Viet Nam paid courtesy calls on the Hon Wayne Martin AC, Administrator of the State of WA and the Hon Dr Kim Hames MLA, Deputy Premier of WA.

From 21-22/7/2014 - On the official visit to Victoria, Ambassador of Viet Nam paid courtesy calls on H.E. Alex Chernov AC QC

Governor of Victoria and the Hon Louise Asher MP, Minister for Innovation, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Employment and Trade representing the Premier of Victoria.

05/6/2014- Ambassador of Viet Nam made a courtesy call on the Hon. Julie Bishop MP, Foreign Minister of Australia

28/5/2014- Ambassador of Viet Nam paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Bronwyn Bishop MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia at the Parliament House

From 6-7/05/2014 - On the official visit to New South Wales, Ambassador of Viet Nam paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Professor, the Hon. Marie Bashir AC CVO

Victor Dominello MP, Minister for Citizenship and Communities-representing the Premier; the Hon. Don Harwin MLC, President of the Legislative Council

From 1-3/05/2014- Ambassador of Viet Nam visited Western Australia together with around 80 Ambassadors and High Commissioners at the invitation of Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

From 1-3/05/2014- Ambassador of Viet Nam visited Western Australia together with around 80 Ambassadors and High Commissioners at the invitation of Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.

18/4/2014- Ambassador of Viet Nam attended the annual MOVSA Gala at Deakin Edge, Melbourne and presented Award Certificates to the Melbourne Overseas Vietnamese Student Association and Miss Dang Thi H

18/4/2014- Ambassador of Viet Nam attended the annual MOVSA Gala at Deakin Edge, Melbourne and presented Award Certificates to the Melbourne Overseas Vietnamese Student Association and Miss Dang Thi Huong

26/3/2014- Ambassador of Viet Nam paid a courtesy call on Senator the Hon John Hogg, President of the Senate of Australia at the Parliament House

27/02/2014- New Ambassador of Viet Nam to Australia Presents His Credentials

On 27 February 2014, H.E. Mr Luong Thanh Nghi presented to Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Letters of Credence from H.E. Mr Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

The Embassy will be closed on Friday, 16th of February, 2018 for lunar new year holiday

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