🇻🇳 VIETNAM · VISA RULES FOR AU + NZ PASSPORTS
Do Australians need a visa for Vietnam?
THE SHORT ANSWER
Yes — Australians need an e-visa for Vietnam. Apply online before you fly (A$40, 3-5 business days). Valid for 90 days.
REQUIREMENT
eVisa (apply online)
MAX STAY
90 days
VISA COST
A$40
PASSPORT VALIDITY
6 months
How it actually works
Apply online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (official portal). Upload passport photo + bio page scan + intended arrival date and port of entry. Cost is US$25 (~A$40) for single entry or US$50 for multiple. Print the approval PDF and bring it to the airport.
Watch for
- •Only use the official site evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn — fake middleman sites charge 3-4x the real price for the same e-visa.
- •Once issued, the e-visa entry date is FIXED — you can arrive earlier but not later than the declared date.
- •Bring a printed copy of the approval PDF. Some airlines won't board you without it.
Staying longer
Limited — for tourism, the e-visa is generally not extendable in-country. To stay longer, leave and re-apply.
🇳🇿 KIWI PASSPORT
New Zealand passport holders get the same treatment as Aussies for Vietnam: evisa (apply online), 90 days.
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Verified May 2026 · data set reviewed May 2026 · always confirm with the official immigration site before flying.