
Travel requirements to Vietnam for Australian citizens
If you're travelling from Australia to Vietnam, the first step is understanding the visa requirements. Securing the right visa makes your entry into Vietnam as smooth as possible. Let's explore all the necessary travel documents, visa types, and health requirements for Australian citizens visiting Vietnam.
Vietnam visa requirements for Australian citizens
Travellers need a visa to visit Vietnam for Business or Tourism. A Vietnam eVisa is the fastest way to obtain a visa. Travellers can apply online. Once approved, travellers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.
Travellers should verify that all information on their approved eVisa (name, date of birth, passport number) matches their passport exactly. Discrepancies may result in denied entry.
Travellers arriving in Pau Quoc (PQC) do not require a visa for 30 days, provided they meet the following conditions:
- Travellers arrive and depart directly from Phu Quoc by air or sea;
- Travellers have proof of onward ticket to a country outside Vietnam within 30 days of arrival;
- Travellers are not prohibited from entering Vietnam.
Travellers need a visa to visit Vietnam for Business or Tourism. A Vietnam eVisa is the fastest way to obtain a visa. Travellers can apply online. Once approved, travellers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.
Travellers should verify that all information on their approved eVisa (name, date of birth, passport number) matches their passport exactly. Discrepancies may result in denied entry.
Travellers arriving in Pau Quoc (PQC) do not require a visa for 30 days, provided they meet the following conditions:
- Travellers arrive and depart directly from Phu Quoc by air or sea;
- Travellers have proof of onward ticket to a country outside Vietnam within 30 days of arrival;
- Travellers are not prohibited from entering Vietnam.
Travellers must complete a digital arrival card online before arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Vietnam. The form can be completed within 3 days of arrival.
Once the form is submitted, the system generates a QR code that travellers can present to immigration officers upon arrival. Travellers who don't complete the form before arrival may experience longer processing times at immigration.
Currently, this requirement only applies to arrivals at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
This requirement doesn't apply to the following travellers:
- Travellers arriving at other ports of entry;
- Vietnamese citizens travelling on a Vietnamese passport;
- Travellers transiting Vietnam without clearing immigration.
Travellers need a valid passport to enter Vietnam. The traveller's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveller arrives in Vietnam.
Travellers should consider:
- Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines;
- Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas;
- Routine vaccines including Measles;
- Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season).
Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
Step-by-step guide to Vietnam visa applications
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Visa FAQs: For Australian citizens travelling to Vietnam
- Health screening: While not always required, officials might ask for a health certificate or a medical exam upon arrival. This is more likely if you're coming from an area with a health outbreak or if you show signs of illness.
