The visa is always the first key to open your trip. When you arrive at any country, you will need a visa to pass through the Immigration of that country. The visa is easy to obtain and sometimes, it becomes more complex to apply it. Especially, Australian people can get it easy. There are two options to get Vietnam visa from Australia. You traditionally can go to the Vietnam Embassy in Australia and apply directly for a visa. Or simpler, you can apply online through a travel agency to receive the pre-visa via mail, and then pick up the full visa at Vietnam International airports.
The first choice for Australian citizens is to apply in person at Vietnam Embassy/Consulate. There are two addresses of Vietnam Embassy/Consulate for issuing Vietnam visa.
Embassy of Vietnam in Australia
Address: 6 Timbarra Crescent, O’Malley, ACT 2606
Phone: (61-2) 6286 6059; 6290 1556; 6290 1894; 6286 6267
Fax: 61-2-6286 4534
Out work time (Phone): 6282 3192, 6282 6680
Email: Canberra@au.vnembassy.org / vembassy@webone.com.au
Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney (Australia)
Address: Suite 205, Level 2 Edgecliff Centre 203- 233 New South Head Road Edgecliff - NSW 2027
Phone: (61-2) 932 72 539, 932 71 912
Fax: 61-2-932 81 653
Email: vnconsul@ihug.com.au
When applying Vietnam visa through Embassy/Consulate, you can apply by post or in person and follow their guideline. You will receive the full visa with Vietnam visa code. However, the processing time is about 3-7 working days, the visa service fee is more than 50 Australian dollars, and you must send your original passport to the Embassy.
Australian citizens also have a good alternative of applying visa online on the website http://www.vietnamvisacentre.com. You just come after four simple steps to complete the visa in order.
Fill in the visa application form with the correct details of your name, passport number and arrival date.
Review your provided information carefully and make a payment for our service with your Credit/Debit Card.
Receive your pre-approval letter via email after 2 working days (or shorter in urgent case). Just print the PDF attachment file, fill in the “On arrival form” and prepare at least 2 photos in passport size.
When you arrive at one of three Vietnam international airports (Noi Bai, Danang, or Tan Son Nhat), present all your prepared documents to the Immigration Officer, pay for the stamping fee and get the Vietnam visa stamped inside your passport. It's as simple as that.
You can stay at home or any where you are to apply Vietnam visa on arrival with Vietnamvisacentre.com. If you are very far from Vietnam Embassy/Consulate, visa on arrival is the best choice for you. It will save a lot of time and money. It only takes less than 2 working days (or in urgent cases, just a few hours) to get Vietnam visa. The Visa service fee is on the cheap. It costs 14 dollars for 1person/1 month visa, with many methods of payment. That’s all for your Vietnam visa, you don’t need to send your passport away or any Warranty Letters.
