Vietnam Embassy and Consulates in Australia

Vietnam has three diplomatic missions in Australia: the Embassy in Canberra and two Consulates General, one in Sydney and one in Perth. This guide is for Australians planning a trip, foreign residents in Australia and Vietnamese citizens living there. It gives the address, phone numbers, email and opening hours for each office, plus a few tips that can save you a wasted trip.

Good news first: most travelers heading to Vietnam for a holiday never need to visit any of these offices. The Vietnam e-visa is handled fully online. The embassy and consulates matter most when you need a special type of visa, help with Vietnamese documents, or support as a Vietnamese citizen abroad.

Which Office Should You Contact?

Each Vietnamese mission in Australia looks after a set of states and territories. Contacting the right one from the start keeps things moving faster.

So if you live in Melbourne, your office is the Embassy in Canberra, not the Consulate in Sydney. Brisbane and Adelaide residents go through Sydney, while Darwin residents are served by Perth.

Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra

The Embassy sits in the quiet suburb of O’Malley, home to many of Canberra’s foreign missions. Besides its diplomatic role, it handles consular matters for ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.

The embassy has used several phone lines over the years. If one number doesn’t connect, try another from the list or send an email.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney

The Sydney office is in the Edgecliff Centre, just above Edgecliff train station in the eastern suburbs, so it is easy to reach by public transport. It serves New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

Note the lunch break and the earlier 4:00 PM close. If you’re coming from across the city, aim for the morning session.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth

The Perth office is on St Georges Terrace in the city centre and looks after Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Some older listings show +61 8 9221 1158 for this consulate. If the main number above doesn’t answer, it’s worth trying, or simply email ahead.

What Can the Embassy and Consulates Help With?

The three offices handle consular work for both foreigners and Vietnamese citizens. Services typically include:

• Vietnam visas issued at the mission, for travelers whose plans need one
• Passports and travel documents for Vietnamese citizens
• Notarization and legalization of documents to be used in Vietnam
• Civil registration, such as births and marriages involving Vietnamese citizens
• Citizen protection and emergency support for Vietnamese nationals in Australia

Do You Need to Visit for a Tourist Visa?

Usually not. Australian passport holders can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online without visiting any office or posting a passport. You fill in the form, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay, and receive the e-visa by email.

The embassy or a consulate is the better route when your trip doesn’t fit what the e-visa offers, for example certain work, study or other long-term stays. Each office sets its own document list and fees for these cases, so check with them before you apply.

Practical Tips Before You Go

A little preparation goes a long way with consular offices. Keep these in mind:

• Call or email first. Hours, phone lines and procedures can change, and some services may need an appointment.
• Check public holidays on both sides. The offices may close on Vietnamese national holidays, including several days around Lunar New Year (Tet), as well as on Australian public holidays.
• Mind the time difference. Canberra and Sydney are 3 hours ahead of Vietnam, or 4 hours during Australian daylight saving time. Perth is 1 hour ahead all year.
• Bring originals and copies. For any in-person service, carry your passport, photocopies and passport photos, plus any supporting papers the office asks for.
• Plan for mail. If you apply by post, include a prepaid return envelope and allow extra days for delivery.

Australian Citizens Needing Help While in Vietnam

The Vietnamese missions above serve people in Australia. If you are already in Vietnam and need help as an Australian, for example with a lost passport or an emergency, contact Australia’s own offices there:

For emergencies outside office hours, Australia’s Consular Emergency Centre answers 24/7 on +61 2 6261 3305, or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.