Can a Vietnam visa on arrival be obtained without applying first?

Visa on Arrival requires a pre-approval letter arranged in advance. It still exists but is not a walk-in option; most travelers now use the e-Visa instead.

Is it possible to apply for a Vietnam visa on weekends?

Yes, through a separate fixed-rate weekend and holiday service, not the standard business-hours tiers.

Can a Vietnam visa type be changed after arrival?

Generally no, tourist visas cannot easily convert to business or work visas without leaving the country.

What should be done if a Vietnam visa application was already submitted and is just delayed?

An expedite should be requested on the existing application instead of submitting a new one.

Vietnam Visa Easy · Australia · 2026

Last-Minute Vietnam Travel for Australians: Urgent Visa Solutions

A sudden meeting, a family emergency, an irresistible flight deal — whatever triggered the trip, here's how to actually get the visa in time.

Updated 2026 Reading time: 5 minutes Applies to all Australian passport types

In Short

Australia holds no visa exemption with Vietnam — a valid visa is required regardless of how last-minute the trip is. Urgent processing ranges from $90 (3 days) to $215 (30–60 minutes), all through the identical Vietnam Immigration review as standard processing.

Part One

What Actually Triggers Last-Minute Travel

Business emergencies

Last-minute meetings, trade fairs, or contract signings requiring immediate travel.

Family or medical reasons

Unexpected personal matters that don't allow for standard planning time.

Flight deals or reroutes

Flash sales, overbooked flights, or itinerary changes routing through Vietnam.

Part Two

A Common Myth Worth Correcting

Vietnam has NOT discontinued Visa on Arrival. It still exists in limited cases — though most travelers now use the e-Visa since it's simpler and skips the airport approval-letter process entirely. If a guide tells you VOA no longer exists at all, that's inaccurate.

Part Three

Pricing by How Much Time You Have

Single entry · government fee included

30–60 minutes

$215

1.5 hours

$185

5 hours

$125

1 day

$110

3 days

$90

Weekend/holiday delivery: fixed $230, not a variable surcharge. Full pricing: urgent visa guide.

Part Four

Getting It Right the First Time

Submit accurate information — even one typo can cause delay or rejection
Apply during Vietnam working hours where possible for fastest handling
Double-check your email address — incorrect emails are a common reason approvals go unseen
Use a transparent provider with itemized, verifiable pricing

Part Five

Why Travelers Use Our Service

What we commit to

Itemized pricing — government fee shown separately
24/7 WhatsApp and email support
Free document check before you pay
Independently verifiable at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search

Our refund policy, plainly

Full refund if cancelled before processing begins
Refund if we miss a guaranteed delivery window
No refund once submitted to Vietnam Immigration
Full details: cancellation & refund policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a visa on arrival without applying first?

Visa on Arrival requires a pre-approval letter arranged in advance — it still exists but isn't a walk-in option. Most travelers now use the e-Visa instead.

Is it possible to apply on weekends?

Yes, through a separate fixed-rate weekend/holiday service ($230), not the standard business-hours tiers.

Can I change my visa type after arrival?

Generally no — tourist visas can't easily convert to business or work visas without leaving the country.

What if I already applied and it's just delayed?

Request an expedite on your existing application instead of submitting a new one — see how to speed up an existing application.