The Embassy of Vietnam in Australia is at 6 Timbarra Crescent, O’Malley ACT 2606, Canberra (tel. +61 2 6286 6059). Vietnam also has Consulates-General in Sydney (Edgecliff, NSW) and Perth (WA). These missions handle passports, civil status, citizenship, document legalisation and assistance for Vietnamese citizens, plus visas for foreigners. On the Vietnam side, Info Travel helps with e-visas, visa approval letters, legalisation and certified translation – message us on WhatsApp +84327828822.
Embassy of Vietnam in Australia: contact details
The details below come from the directory of Vietnamese missions abroad on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal (checked October 2026). Phone numbers are shown in international format.
| Item | Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 Timbarra Crescent, O’Malley ACT 2606, Australia |
| Phone | +61 2 6286 6059 |
| Fax | +61 2 6286 4534 |
| Not listed in the directory – see the official website | |
| Website | vnembassy-canberra.mofa.gov.vn |
Consulates-General of Vietnam in Sydney and Perth
Contact the mission closest to where you live; if you are unsure which one handles your case, ask by email or phone first.
| Item | Consulate-General in Sydney | Consulate-General in Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Suite 205, Level 2, Edgecliff Centre, 203-233 New South Head Road, Edgecliff, NSW 2027 (postal: PO Box 732, Edgecliff NSW 2027) | Level 8, 16 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000 |
| Phone | (02) 9326 1129 / (02) 9326 1202 – from abroad: +61 2 9326 1129 / +61 2 9326 1202 | (08) 9221 1158 (ext. 1/2/3) – from abroad: +61 8 9221 1158 |
| Fax | (02) 9326 1653 | (08) 9225 6881 |
| vnconsul@iinet.net.au | vnconsulate.perth@gmail.com; citizen protection: baohocongdan.perth@gmail.com | |
| Website | vnconsulate-sydney.mofa.gov.vn | vnconsulate-perth.mofa.gov.vn |
| Hours | 09:00–16:00, Monday – Friday, except public holidays | See the official website |
Details can change; check each mission’s website or the missions list on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal before you go.
Main consular services
For Vietnamese citizens in Australia:
- New and replacement passports; travel documents if a passport is lost.
- Civil status: birth, marriage and death registration, and recording events registered in Australia.
- Citizenship matters: renunciation, restoration, confirmation of Vietnamese nationality.
- Certification, consular legalisation, notarisation and attestation of documents.
- Assistance to citizens in difficulty (the Perth consulate lists a dedicated citizen-protection email above).
For foreigners: most travellers now apply for an e-visa online at the official site evisa.gov.vn and never need to visit a mission. Visas stamped at the embassy or a consulate are mostly for diplomatic or official passport holders, or for applicants who already hold an approval letter from Vietnam’s Immigration Department.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Australia is not on the Vietnam visa exemption list, so Australian citizens need a visa (apart from the separate visa-free stay of up to 30 days for direct arrivals on Phu Quoc island). The usual route is an e-visa: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, government fee USD 25 (single) or USD 50 (multiple). Read the full guide: Vietnam visa for Australian citizens.
Legalising Australian documents for use in Vietnam
Degrees, police checks (needed for work permits), birth certificates and marriage documents issued in Australia used to require authentication by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) followed by consular legalisation at the Vietnamese embassy or a consulate.
From 11 September 2026 the Apostille Convention applies to Vietnam (implemented by Decree 293/2026/ND-CP). According to the Hague Conference (HCCH) status table, Australia is a party and is not among the states that objected to Vietnam’s accession, so Australian public documents with an apostille should in principle no longer need consular legalisation. As the rule is new, confirm with the receiving authority in Vietnam. A certified Vietnamese translation is still required.
See our consular legalisation service and Vietnam work permit service.
How Info Travel can help
- Visa approval letters for collecting a visa at a mission or on arrival at the airport.
- Vietnam e-visa applications, including urgent cases.
- Legalisation and certified translation of documents in Vietnam.
- Visa extensions and temporary residence cards for foreigners already in Vietnam.
Service fees depend on each case; we send an exact quote via WhatsApp.
FAQ
What are the opening hours?
The Consulate-General in Sydney is open 09:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. For the embassy in Canberra and the consulate in Perth, please check the official websites.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular procedures may require an appointment or submission by post. Contact the nearest mission by email or phone for instructions.
Should I apply at the embassy or online?
For tourism and short business trips, the online e-visa is the quickest and simplest option. Visas at a mission are mainly for diplomatic or official passports or approval-letter cases.
Info Travel – visa solutions for foreigners in Vietnam
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