The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.
Voting in the 3 May 2025 Federal Election
The Australian Federal Election has been announced for Saturday 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at an overseas voting centre or by postal vote. See more.
In-person voting in Vietnam will commence from 23rd April 2025.
Notice
The Australian Consulate-General will be closed on 07th,18th, 30th April & 1st May 2025 to observe Hung King Day, Good Friday, VN Reunification Day & Labour Day.
For 24-hour Emergency Consular assistance, please call:
- +84 28 3521 8100 and follow the prompts
- or +61 2 6261 3305 (international call to Australia)
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FOR ANZAC DAY 2025 DAWN SERVICES
The New Zealand and Australian Embassies in Hanoi and the Consulates-General in Ho Chi Minh City will jointly commemorate Anzac Day 2025 with dawn services, to be followed by light refreshments. New Zealand and Australian passport holders and their spouses and children can now register to attend via the links below. Please make sure to register using the link for the city (Hanoi or HCMC) in which you wish to join.
IMPORTANT: Spaces are limited so registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations will close on 18 April 2025 or earlier if spaces are all filled. All guests, including spouses and children, must be registered in advance. Please provide full details of all guests (full names, nationalities, and passport/ID numbers) when registering. All guests will be required to present their passport or ID used when they registered to gain entry on the day. Due to security reasons, we will be unable to admit anyone who has not pre-registered.
Date: ANZAC Day, Friday 25 April 2025
HANOI
Time: 4.30am (ceremony will begin at 5.15am)
Location: Australian Embassy, 8 Dao Tan Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Viet Nam
For the service in Hanoi, please register here: ANZAC Dawn Service in Hanoi
HO CHI MINH CITY - REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED
Time: 5am (ceremony will begin at 5.30am)
Location: British Consulate General, 25 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Australians needing Consular Assistance
Needing Consular Assistance? Please click here
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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