Vietnam Visa for Australians: The 90-Day E-Visa for a Dental Trip

Yes, you need a visa, and it’s not hard to get

Australian passport holders can’t enter Vietnam visa-free. The good news is the official 90-day e-visa is cheap, entirely online, and usually sorted within a few days. There’s no embassy visit and no posting your passport anywhere.

The fee is around USD 25 for single entry and roughly USD 50 for multiple entry. Fees do change, so confirm the current amount on the official site before you pay.

Processing is typically about 3 business days. That said, allow 5 to 7 so a busy week at immigration doesn’t collide with your flights.

Before you start

Have these ready:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, with blank pages.
• A clear scan of the passport bio page (the photo page).
• A digital passport photo — plain background, no glasses, no smile.
• Your travel dates and the address of where you’re staying in Vietnam.

If your passport expires within six months of your trip, renew it first. Don’t apply for the visa against a passport you’re about to replace.

How to apply on the official portal

1. Go to evisa.gov.vn (you may also see it under xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn). Confirm it’s the government site, not a lookalike.
2. Start a new e-visa application and create your login.
3. Upload your passport bio page scan and your digital photo.
4. Enter your personal details exactly as they appear in your passport. A typo here can void the visa.
5. Choose single or multiple entry, and your intended entry and exit dates.
6. Pay the fee online and save the registration code you’re given.
7. Wait for the email, then download and print your e-visa. Carry a printed copy to the airport, even though it’s electronic.

The third-party agent trap

This is the one to watch. Search “Vietnam visa” and the top results are often commercial agent sites with names and layouts that mimic the government portal. They’ll process the same e-visa for you, then add a markup that can be several times the real fee.

You don’t need them. The official site is in English, takes about fifteen minutes, and charges the genuine fee. If a site quotes USD 70, USD 90 or more for a standard e-visa, you’re on an agent, not the government.

A note for implant and All-on-4 patients

Implants and All-on-4 are usually done across two trips: one to place the implants, then a gap of a few months for healing before you return for the final teeth. That second trip is a second entry into Vietnam.

If that’s your treatment plan, get the multiple-entry visa from the start. It costs a little more but saves you applying again, and it means there’s no scramble for paperwork when your healing period is up and you’re ready to come back. For anyone doing a single round of crowns or veneers in one visit, single entry is all you need.

A practical tip: don’t book non-refundable flights until your e-visa is in hand. The wait is short, but “usually 3 days” is not “guaranteed 3 days.”

What this is, and isn’t

This is general guidance to help you plan, not formal immigration advice. Visa rules, fees and processing times change, and your circumstances may differ. The official portal is the authority — verify everything there before you apply or travel.

Related pages

• Dental treatment in Vietnam for Australians — the full overview for Australian patients.
• The complete Australian guide — flights, costs, timing and what to expect.
• Flights to Vietnam from Australia — routes, airlines and rough fares.
• Treatment timeline — how long your dental work actually takes, including two-trip cases.
• Pricing — what common treatments cost at Picasso Dental.
• Get a free quote — send your details and we’ll map out your treatment and trip.

Sort the e-visa early, lock in your dates, and the rest of the trip becomes a lot simpler — request your free quote and we’ll help you plan the timing around it.