Australian citizens can get a Vietnam visa processed on the same day, with urgent services available in as little as 1 hour through a private visa agency. If your flight is approaching and you still do not have a visa or valid travel document to enter Vietnam, this guide explains the available processing times, fees, application requirements, entry points, and how to apply for an urgent Vietnam visa.
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E-visa is the fastest way for Australians to get their Vietnam visa. Vietnam now makes e-visa available to citizens of all countries and territories and can be issued for up to 90 days with either single or multiple entry.
Standard e-visa applications take 3-5 working days to be processed, while an urgent visa service through a private visa agency can help eligible applicants request processing in as little as 1-8 working hours, including weekends and holidays, depending on the selected processing tier.
For most Australian travelers, the e-visa is the more straightforward option, especially when the trip is already planned and the traveler knows the intended entry checkpoint.
Visa-on-arrival arrangements are a different process and are mainly relevant to travelers entering Vietnam by air. If you are entering through a land border or seaport, check that your chosen visa type is accepted at that checkpoint before traveling.
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Feature |
Urgent e-visa |
Visa on arrival |
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Application |
Online |
Online pre-arrangement + visa issued on arrival |
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Visa issuance |
Online, through email |
At the entry airport |
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Urgent processing |
Available through private visa agencies |
May be available depending on the arrangement |
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Entry |
81 entry ports including major airports, seaports, and land border gates |
Airport only |
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Embassy visit |
Not required |
Not required, but you need to get the visa at the airport’s Visa on Arrival counter |
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Best for |
Tourists |
Travelers entering Vietnam by air who specifically use an approved VOA arrangement |
The following are the urgent processing fees for our service. These fees are separate from the standard Vietnamese government e-visa fee, which is currently 35 AUD for a single-entry e-visa and 70 AUD for a multiple-entry e-visa. The government portal states that the e-visa fee is non-refundable if the application is refused. The table below shows the cost for us to help expedite the visa issuance process and does not include the fixed government fee.
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Processing time |
Urgent processing fee |
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Weekend / holiday |
259 AUD |
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15-30 mins - last-minute (business day) |
413 AUD |
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1 business hour |
245 AUD |
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2 business hours |
203 AUD |
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4 business hours |
105 AUD |
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1 working day |
91 AUD |
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2 working days |
63 AUD |
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3 working days |
49 AUD |
At UrgentVisaToVietnam, there are no hidden fees. You can see the total amount you have to pay before proceeding to the payment page. The price listed above can be affected by your payment card issuer’s exchange rate.
Related blog post: Urgent 3-Month Vietnam E-visa by Nationality
Depending on your situation, sometimes paying for urgent visa processing can protect a much larger travel investment. Missing a flight, hotel booking, tour, or other prepaid travel arrangement may cost considerably more than the additional fee for expedited visa processing.
If you have more than 3 days before departure: you may have enough time to use standard processing. However, if your trip is approaching or it is peak season and you cannot afford uncertainty around your visa approval, an urgent processing tier can provide a faster handling option.
If you have 24-72 hours before departure: At this point, you should start considering urgent processing. Standard processing is usually longer than 3 days. This can become particularly stressful during weekends, public holidays, or periods of high application volume.
If you are under 24 hours from departure: If you are flying within the next 24 hours, standard processing leaves too little time to receive and check your visa. A same-day urgent service is a more suitable option to save your trip.
If you are boarding today: If your flight is today and you do not have a valid Vietnam visa, UrgentVisaToVietnam can still help you with our fastest processing tier within 1-8 hours.
At UrgentVisaToVietnam, urgent applications are handled with an on-time-or-refund policy. If we cannot process your application within the promised processing time under the applicable guarantee, we provide a full refund according to our refund policy.
For travelers who have not yet submitted their Vietnam visa application, the total cost consists of the applicable government visa fee and the service price for the selected urgent processing tier.
The following quoted prices apply to clients who have not submitted their e-visa application for a 90-day Vietnam e-visa on the government site and already include the fixed government fee. Prices for other visa types or purposes may differ, so contact us if you need a specific visa category.
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Processing time |
New single-entry Vietnam e-visa |
New multiple-entry Vietnam e-visa |
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Weekend / holiday |
295 AUD |
320 AUD |
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15-30 mins - last-minute (business day) |
295 AUD |
320 AUD |
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1 business hour |
185 AUD |
210 AUD |
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2 business hours |
155 AUD |
180 AUD |
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4 business hours |
102 AUD |
129 AUD |
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1 working day |
92 AUD |
119 AUD |
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2 working days |
72 AUD |
99 AUD |
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3 working days |
62 AUD |
89 AUD |
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4-5 working days |
52 AUD |
79 AUD |
The table above is only for e-visa, which can only serve people who apply for tourist, business, and work visas. If you are applying for a different purpose or require a different visa category, contact us for a quote before submitting your application.
Urgent visa processing involves additional service work compared with a standard application.
Instead of simply submitting an application and waiting for the normal processing period, urgent applications require the agency to handle the case according to a specific deadline and monitor the processing status against that deadline.
The faster the requested processing time, the higher the urgent service fee.
To apply for a Vietnam visa, Australian citizens generally need a valid passport, a passport photo, a portrait photo, and accurate information about their intended trip. Additional documents may be required depending on the visa type and purpose of travel.
The official e-visa application requires a scan/image of the passport personal-information page and a portrait photo. The portrait must show the applicant looking straight ahead and not wearing any accessories.
Passport validity rules
Make sure your Australian passport is valid for at least 6 months before traveling to Vietnam.
Your passport details must also match the information submitted in the visa application. Even a small mistake in the passport number, date of birth, or name can create problems.
Photo requirements
Prepare:
Poor-quality or incorrect images can cause an application to be rejected or require correction, which is particularly problematic when you are traveling at short notice.
Entry information must be accurate
Your visa application asks for specific travel information, including your intended entry date and entry checkpoint.
Double-check these details before submission because urgent processing does not eliminate the need for an accurate application.
An urgent e-visa can be used at Vietnam's 81 designated e-visa entry checkpoints, including international airports, land borders, and seaports.
The official e-visa checkpoint list includes major airports such as Noi Bai (HAN), Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Da Nang (DAD), and Phu Quoc (PQC), as well as designated land and sea checkpoints.
However, VOA is only accepted if you enter Vietnam through the airports. If you intend to enter by seaport, you should apply for another type of travel authorization.
Related blog post: Vietnam E-visa Ports of Entry and Checkpoints
Australia has visa-free arrangements with nearly 200 countries, so some Australian travelers may assume that Vietnam works in the same way. However, Australian ordinary passport holders are not included in Vietnam's current visa exemption list. This means an Australian traveler planning a normal trip to mainland Vietnam should check their Vietnamese visa requirement before departure rather than assuming that their Australian passport provides visa-free entry.
Some other situations may require Australian travelers to obtain a Vietnam visa urgently. For example, you may find an attractive last-minute flight deal, but your departure is approaching and you have not yet submitted the visa application. An urgent visa may also be necessary if you need to travel to Vietnam unexpectedly for business. An urgent meeting, short-notice conference, important client appointment, or emergency work assignment may leave you with very little time to prepare your travel documents.
Expedited processing can help you receive the approved e-visa sooner and avoid missing your flight or postponing an important business commitment.
A rejected e-visa can become particularly stressful when your departure is approaching.
The official immigration portal states that the e-visa fee is not refunded if an application is refused.
If your previous application was rejected, do not simply submit the same information again without identifying what went wrong.
Common areas to review include:
If you are already close to departure, an urgent visa agency can review the application information and help you submit a new application correctly and request expedited processing.
The urgent application process is designed to be completed online, so Australian travelers do not need to travel to a Vietnamese embassy simply to submit an urgent e-visa application.
Step 1: Choose your processing time
First, determine how much time remains before your flight.
Choose the processing tier based on your actual departure deadline rather than simply selecting the lowest price.
Step 2: Prepare your passport and photo
Prepare a clear copy of your Australian passport's personal-information page and a suitable portrait photo.
Make sure the passport is valid and the images are clear enough to be processed without additional correction.
Step 3: Submit your application online
Provide your personal information and travel details through the online application.
You will need to provide information such as your intended entry date, entry checkpoint, exit checkpoint, and temporary residential address in Vietnam.
Step 4: Make the payment
Pay the applicable visa and urgent processing fees based on your selected visa type and processing tier.
The government e-visa fee is $25 (35 AUD) for single entry and $50 (70 AUD) for multiple entry.
Step 5: Wait for processing and receive your e-visa
Once the application has been processed, the approved e-visa is provided electronically.
Check all information on the issued visa before traveling, particularly your name, passport number, date of birth, validity dates, and entry checkpoint.
Step 6: Print or save your e-visa
Keep a copy of your approved e-visa available when traveling. You can save it in your phone or print a physical copy to use when mất mạng hoặc hết pin điện thoại.
Since 2010, UrgentVisaToVietnam has been a reliable Vietnam emergency visa agency.
15+ years of visa experience: With 15 years of experience, we have handled many different cases, giving us extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of visa situations.
56,000+ applications processed: We have assisted more than 56,000 customers from 190 different countries, giving us the knowledge and experience to handle a wide range of visa applications.
99.68% success rate: With extensive experience and a strong sense of responsibility, we always strive to give your visa application the highest possible chance of success.
On-time-or-refund policy: We provide a full refund if your urgent request is not processed on time.
Transparent pricing: We provide customers with a complete quotation before requesting payment and ensure that no hidden costs arise during the processing of the application.
English-speaking support: Our team is fluent in English, allowing us to communicate effectively with Australian customers and understand their needs.
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Yes. Australian citizens can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online and can request urgent processing through a private visa agency when they need their visa sooner than standard processing.
Urgent processing can be available in as little as 1 hour for eligible applications, with other same-day processing options depending on the selected service tier and processing conditions.
Yes, in most cases. Australian ordinary passport holders are not included in Vietnam's current unilateral 45-day visa exemption list, so they generally need an appropriate visa for travel to mainland Vietnam.
Yes. Same-day urgent processing may be available through a private visa agency, depending on the application and selected processing tier.
Yes, 1-hour urgent processing is available for eligible applications. If your flight is approaching, submit your application as early as possible rather than waiting until you reach the airport.
The cost depends on the visa type and processing speed. For a new 90-day e-visa, urgent processing options range from lower-cost multi-day processing to same-day and last-minute services.
The official e-visa fee is $25 (35 AUD) for single entry and $50 (70 AUD) for multiple entry. The government portal states that this fee is not refunded if the application is refused.
Yes. A weekend/holiday urgent processing option is available through our service, subject to the applicable processing conditions and refund policy.
Yes. Vietnam's e-visa system allows eligible travelers to apply electronically, and the official portal states that foreigners outside Vietnam can apply personally or through requesting agencies and organizations.
Yes. Vietnam's e-visa is accepted at designated land checkpoints as well as international airports and seaports.
Yes. Designated Vietnamese seaports are included in the official e-visa checkpoint list.
You may need to correct the issue and submit a new application. The official e-visa fee is non-refundable when an application is refused, so carefully check your information before submitting.
You generally need a valid passport, a copy/image of the passport personal-information page, a suitable portrait photo, and accurate travel information. Additional documents may apply depending on the visa type and purpose.
Yes. If your flight is within 24 hours, choose an appropriate same-day processing option and submit your application as soon as possible.
Contact an urgent visa service immediately. A last-minute processing option may be available, but you should not assume that a visa can be issued before boarding without first confirming your application and processing time.
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