Getting a Vietnam business visa is a requirement to do business in Vietnam. As the latest changes on Vietnam visa’s policy, 3 month business E-visa has just opened. As a result, Australia businessmen can submit the visa request online and get 3 month electronic visa to do business or work in Vietnam. With Vietnam 3 month business E-visa, Australia citizens can conduct many activities such as signing contract, meeting B2B, and working with Vietnam enterprises to explore the investment opportunities. Let’s make a tour to explore the way to apply for 3 month business E-visa to Vietnam for Australia nationals.
There is a lot of information on the internet said Australia nationals can only get maximum 1 month E-visa to Vietnam with business purpose. It is true! But it’s the old update for visa’s policy.
When Vietnam business E-visa was first launched, it’s only 1 month with single entry visa type. However, from August 2023, Vietnam government approved the new policy on Vietnam business E-visa for Australia people which extend the maximum period of staying up to 3 months. All Australia businessmen coming to Vietnam for short-term business, meeting or working purpose can apply for a 3 month Vietnam business E-visa now. This business E-visa will allows Australia nationals to stay for 1 month or 3 months with single or multiple entry options.
The required documents to apply for Vietnam 3 month business E-visa for Australia citizens are very simple, just passport and photo. But make sure that all the documents meet below criteria:
Besides, Australia businessmen should have an email for receiving E-visa result and valid card to make the online payment.
A few months ago, it’s required to have a sponsor in Vietnam when submitting Vietnam 3 month business visa. This sponsor company will prepare the documents and submit approval letter for Australia businessmen.
However, the procedures now is easier. Australia visitors don’t need any company in Vietnam to act as sponsor when applying Vietnam 3 month visa. With new rule of Vietnam E-visa, Australia businessmen can prepare the documents and do all the processes by themselves. There is no need of having sponsor when Australia businessmen apply for Vietnam 3 month E-visa now.
Australia passport holders can apply for a 3-month Vietnamese business E-visa online through the official website of the Vietnam Immigration Department. The process typically involves filling out an online application form, paying a fee, and providing a digital copy of personal photo and the biographical page of passport.
Here are the general steps to apply for a 3-month Vietnam E-visa for Australia businessmen:
Step 1: Go to this link to access Vietnam E-visa application form online
https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/
Step 2: Complete the online application form by providing personal information and visa details.
Step 3: Upload personal photo and passport
Step 4: Pay the E-visa fee by using Paypal or credit card or debit card
Step 5: Wait for visa application to be processed (usually 3 working days)
Step 6: Receive business E-visa via email, print it out and bring it when travelling to Vietnam
The business E-visa is the actual visa which is stored in Vietnamese government system. In order to enter Vietnam with this E-visa, Australia businessmen only need to print it out and bring the original passport. When doing the entry process at Vietnamese airports, Australia visitors only need to show original passport and hard copy of E-visa. The immigration will check this visa and grant the entry stamp which is valid for 3 month with single or multiple entry.
Please note that with 3 month business E-visa, Australia nationals do not need to bring photo and pay any additional cost when arriving at Vietnamese airports.
We just learned the procedures and documents to apply for Vietnam 3 month business E-visa for Australia passport holders. For business activities in Vietnam, it’s recommended to submit business E-visa request at least 2 weeks before the arrival date. For the urgent business trip, Australia citizens should request the urgent service to expedite the 3 month business E-visa process. For more information about Vietnam 3 month business visa, Australia visitors can send us an email at info@vietnamimmigration.com
