Australians fly to Vietnam from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, and Vietnam's working hours fall on a different part of your day in each city. This guide shows which emergency e-Visa package fits your flight, when the clock runs in your time zone, and what to do before check-in.
Australian citizens need an e-Visa before boarding. Emergency packages for single entry, government fee included: 30–60 minutes $215, 1.5 hours $185, 2.5 hours $155, 5 hours $125, 1 day $110, 2 days $100, 3 days $90, 4 days $65, and $230 for weekends and holidays. Multiple entry adds $25. Fast packages run on Vietnam working hours, and approval is decided by Vietnam Immigration, so it cannot be guaranteed.
In this guide
- Do Australians need a visa, and can it be done in an emergency?
- Which package fits my flight?
- When does the clock run in Australian time?
- What about weekends and holidays?
- What should I do if I fly tomorrow?
- What happens at the airport?
- What if I have already applied?
- How do I apply, step by step?
- How much does it cost?
- What mistakes cost Australians the flight?
- Why use our service, and what is the refund policy?
- Frequently asked questions
Do Australians need a visa, and can it be done in an emergency?
Yes to both. Australian passport holders need a visa to enter Vietnam, and the e-Visa is applied for online and delivered by email as a PDF. When time is short, an emergency package speeds up the review. It is the same e-Visa, issued by Vietnam Immigration, and only the speed changes. For the full process, see our e-Visa guide for Australian citizens.
Which package fits my flight?
| Time until check-in closes | Package | Single entry |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 hours | 30–60 minutes | $215 |
| 2 to 3 hours | 1.5 hours | $185 |
| 3 to 5 hours | 2.5 hours | $155 |
| 6 hours | 5 hours | $125 |
| Next day | 1 day | $110 |
| 2 to 4 days | 2, 3 or 4 days | $100 / $90 / $65 |
| 5 or more working days | Normal | $50 |
Count back from airline check-in closing, commonly 45 to 60 minutes before departure for international flights. Day packages are counted in Vietnam working days, so for a flight tomorrow the hour packages are the safe choice.
When does the clock run in Australian time?
Vietnam is on GMT+7 all year. Australia is ahead of Vietnam, so Vietnam's workday starts around lunchtime on the east coast. The table shows Vietnam's two working sessions (8:00–11:30 and 13:30–18:00, Monday to Friday) in each city's time from 4 October 2026 until daylight saving ends in April 2027.
| City | Gap to Vietnam | Morning session | Afternoon session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney / Melbourne (AEDT) | +4 hours | 12:00 – 15:30 | 17:30 – 22:00 |
| Brisbane (AEST) | +3 hours | 11:00 – 14:30 | 16:30 – 21:00 |
| Adelaide (ACDT) | +3.5 hours | 11:30 – 15:00 | 17:00 – 21:30 |
| Perth (AWST) | +1 hour | 9:00 – 12:30 | 14:30 – 19:00 |
What this means. An order placed in a Sydney morning waits until Vietnam opens at 12:00. The best window for east-coast travelers is the afternoon and evening, 17:30–22:00. After daylight saving ends in April, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide are each one hour closer to Vietnam.
What about weekends and holidays?
The government portal does not process on weekends or Vietnamese public holidays. The weekend and holiday service costs $230 (multiple entry $255). Pay by 15:00 Vietnam time to receive the e-Visa by 18:00 the same day.
| City | Pay by | Visa by |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / Melbourne (AEDT) | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| Brisbane (AEST) | 18:00 | 21:00 |
| Adelaide (ACDT) | 18:30 | 21:30 |
| Perth (AWST) | 16:00 | 19:00 |
For the full weekend guide, see our weekend service page.
What should I do if I fly tomorrow?
- Check your inbox, spam and promotions folders in case the e-Visa has already arrived.
- Verify the details against your passport: passport number, name and arrival date.
- Work out your deadline: check-in closing time, then count back the hours.
- Choose an hour package and order in the window above, when Vietnam is open.
What happens at the airport?
Airlines check entry documents at check-in, and rules vary by airline and route. At Vietnam's airports, immigration checks your e-Visa and passport. Have the approved e-Visa saved on your phone, with an optional printed copy, and check that the entry point on the e-Visa matches the airport where you land. A pending application is not a visa. There is no visa on arrival for Australian citizens.
What if I have already applied?
How do I apply, step by step?
Travelling with children? Each child needs a separate e-Visa. For families and groups, message us on WhatsApp.
How much does it cost?
Single entry, government fee included, in US dollars. Multiple entry adds $25.
| Package | Delivery time | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 4–6 working days | $50 | $75 |
| Urgent 4 days | 4 days | $65 | $90 |
| Urgent 3 days | 3 days | $90 | $115 |
| Urgent 2 days | 2 days | $100 | $125 |
| Urgent 1 day | 1 day | $110 | $135 |
| Urgent 5 hours | 5 hours | $125 | $150 |
| Urgent 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours | $155 | $180 |
| Urgent 1.5 hours | 1.5 hours | $185 | $210 |
| Urgent 30–60 min | 30–60 minutes | $215 | $240 |
| Weekend / holiday | Same day, by 18:00 VN | $230 | $255 |
Faster packages cost more, so choose the one that finishes comfortably before check-in rather than the fastest one available.
What mistakes cost Australians the flight?
Ordering when Vietnam is closedA Sydney morning order waits until 12:00. Check your city in the table above.
Wrong arrival dateUse the Vietnam date. A flight leaving late on the 10th may land on the 11th.
Name or passport number errorsWrite your name exactly as printed on the passport data page.
A poor photoBlurry or dark photos stop the clock and cost you the time you paid for.
Applying a second timeSpeed up the existing file instead of paying the government fee twice.
Why use our service, and what is the refund policy?
What we commit to
- Itemized pricing with the government fee included
- Details checked before you pay
- 24/7 WhatsApp and email support
- Visas verifiable on the official portal
- Customer reviews on Trustpilot
Our refund policy, plainly
- Refund if we accept your case, confirm a deadline and miss it
- Refund if you cancel before processing begins (a small transaction fee may apply under our terms)
- No refund of the government fee once submitted to Vietnam Immigration
- Full details: cancellation and refund policy
We are a private visa service, not a government website. The visa is issued by Vietnam Immigration, and you can verify it at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Can Australians get an emergency Vietnam visa?
How much is an emergency Vietnam visa for Australians?
What are Vietnam's working hours in Sydney time?
I am in Perth. Is it different?
How do I get a visa on a weekend from Australia?
I already applied and it is still processing. What now?
Will the airline let me board with a pending application?
What documents do I need?
What if the deadline is missed?
Does the e-Visa cover business trips?
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