NOTICE
Weather Warnings
As Vietnam enters the tropical storm and typhoon season, all Australians are encouraged to stay informed and prepared.
- Ensure you have appropriate travel insurance before travelling.
- Monitor official weather updates from Vietnam's National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
- Check the latest Australian Government travel advice, including information on tropical storms and natural disasters.
- If you require consular assistance, please contact the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City: Consular and Passport Services.
Scam Warning: Phone Number Spoofing
We are aware that scammers are spoofing the Australian Consulate-General's phone number to make fraudulent calls.
If you receive an unexpected call claiming to be from the Consulate, do not provide personal information, banking details, passwords, or verification codes.
If we are genuinely trying to contact you and are unable to reach you by phone, we will generally leave a notification by message or email you.
On suspected visa or citizenship scams please visit Stay safe from visa scams.
You can also find more information on how to protect against this scam.
PASSPORT AND CONSULAR SERVICES
Australians needing Consular Assistance
If you are in Ho Chi Minh City, or any provinces south from Thua Thien Hue, and you are requiring consular assistance please visit the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City's Consular and Passport Services webpage for information on how we can assist you.
If you are in Hanoi or elsewhere in the northern part of Vietnam please see the Australian Embassy in Hanoi for assistance.
Visiting the Australian Consulate-General
Please note:
- Visitors to the Australian Consulate-General Ho Chi Minh City will be required to enter the lift gates using a QR Code. The QR Code can be obtained by having a prior Passport or Notarial Service appointment - the QR code will be sent to you via email - or by registering your details with Vincom Reception for walk-ins.
- Airport style security screening is in place at the Australian Consulate-General.
- As a condition of entry to the Consulate, dangerous and harmful objects are prohibited. If you carry any of the following items you will need to leave the items at the Guard\'s desk upon entry - you can collect your items upon leaving the Consulate
- Dangerous items include:
- Cigarette lighters, flammable liquids, sharp objects, etc.
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