Austria passport holders normally need a visa to visit Vietnam, including for a short vacation. Austria citizens can apply online for an eVisa valid for up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry. The standard government fee is US$25 or US$50 respectively; qualifying Phu Quoc-only visits and travelers holding a valid visa exemption certificate follow separate rules.
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Note: Your visa fee includes Government fee (US $25 for a single entry visa or US $50 for a multiple entry visa) and service fee.
If you prefer to apply yourself, read on. This guide explains the requirements for Austria tourists, costs, application steps and what to check before flying.
Briefs about Vietnam visa for Austria Citizens:
- As updated, Austria passport holders MUST have a valid visa to enter Vietnam and can apply for a single or multiple entry visa for Vietnam valid for up to 90 days.
- Passport requirements to obtain a valid visa for Vietnam are:
- It must be valid for at least 6 months following intended Vietnam arrival date, and
- It must have at least 02 blank pages.
- Vietnam visa for Austria Citizens can be applied in form of either an electronic visa (e-visa) or a visa on arrival.
- Normally Austria Travelers can apply for Vietnam e visa themselves, but thousands of them have opted for our Vietnam visa service thanks to:
- We answer every question they have
- We help them avoid Vietnam visa common mistakes
- We help them get their visa hassle-free and fast depending on their itinerary
- We help them save money, especially in emergency cases.
- Travelers to Vietnam by air also prefer our airport fast track service to make their arrival fast and smooth.
Now, if you have not made your decision yet, take a look at details about Vietnam visa for Austria Citizens.
Does Austria citizens need a visa to Vietnam?
Yes. Austria Citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose, unless they have a valid temporary residence card or 5-year visa exemption.
Type of visa
Visa Requirement
Tourist visa
Required
Business visa
Required
How can Austria citizens apply for a Vietnam eVisa?
Austria citizens can apply online directly through the official Vietnam eVisa portal or through a trusted visa agency like Vietnam-visa.com. Prepare your passport data-page image, a portrait photo and your travel details before starting. Check whether a specific visa exemption applies to your passport and itinerary before paying for an application.
- Complete the form and upload your images at evisa.gov.vn.
- Pay the applicable government fee and keep your application code.
- Check the result online. If approved, download and print the eVisa and check its details before your flight.
If you apply through us, it’s pretty simple. You just need to fill out our online booking form, get booking confirmation within 5 minutes and let us handle the rest for you.
Our processing time is guaranteed in:
- 5-7 working days,
- 4 working days,
- 3 working days,
- 2 working days
- Emergency
How much does a Vietnam visa cost for Austria citizens?
If you apply for the evisa yourself, your government fee will be as follows:
- Single entry visa: US $25
- Multiple entry visa: US $50
How long does a Vietnam eVisa take?
The approval is within 3 working days after the authority receives complete application information and the visa fee, under Article 16a of Vietnam’s immigration law. This is a period for considering and deciding the application, not a guarantee of approval.
The eVisa processing time will be as follows:
| Processing time | Percentage of applicants |
|---|---|
| <3 working days | 5% |
| 3 - 5 working days | 75% |
| >5 working days | 20% |
👉In case you apply with us, your choices for Vietnam evisa processing time and costs will be as follows:
| Type of visa | Processing time | Full charge (including Government fee & VAT) (USD/Pax) | ||
| 1-2 pax | 3-4 pax | From 5 pax | ||
| 30 days single entry | 5 - 7 working days | 57 | 56 | 55 |
| 4 working days | 82 | 81 | 80 | |
| 3 working days | 88 | 87 | 86 | |
| 2 working days | 99 | 98 | 97 | |
| 1 working day | 140 | 138 | 136 | |
| 4 working hours | 166 | 164 | 162 | |
| Emergency/Weekend |
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| 30 days multiple entry | 5 - 7 working days | 83 | 82 | 81 |
| 4 working days | 113 | 112 | 111 | |
| 3 working days | 120 | 119 | 118 | |
| 2 working days | 130 | 129 | 128 | |
| 1 working day | 177 | 175 | 173 | |
| 4 working hours | 192 | 187 | 183 | |
| Emergency/Weekend |
Whatsapp 24/7: +1.341.999.4099 or +84.387.285.099 |
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| 90 days single entry | 5 - 7 working days | 57 | 56 | 55 |
| 4 working days | 82 | 81 | 80 | |
| 3 working days | 88 | 87 | 86 | |
| 2 working days | 99 | 98 | 97 | |
| 1 working day | 140 | 138 | 136 | |
| 4 working hours | 166 | 164 | 162 | |
| Emergency/Weekend |
Whatsapp 24/7: +1.341.999.4099 or +84.387.285.099 |
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| 90 days multiple entry | 5 - 7 working days | 83 | 82 | 81 |
| 4 working days | 113 | 112 | 111 | |
| 3 working days | 120 | 119 | 118 | |
| 2 working days | 130 | 129 | 128 | |
| 1 working day | 177 | 175 | 173 | |
| 4 working hours | 192 | 187 | 183 | |
| Emergency/Weekend |
Whatsapp 24/7: +1.341.999.4099 or +84.387.285.099 |
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Note: Your visa fee includes Government fee (US $25 for a single entry visa or US $50 for a multiple entry visa) and service fee.
Can I enter Vietnam with my evisa at any point of entry?
Yes, you can. You can use the eVisa to enter either of the following Vietnam evisa ports below:
| Airports | Landports | Seaports |
| Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) | Tay Trang Border Gate (Dien Bien) | Chan May Seaport (Thua Thien Hue) |
| Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) | Mong Cai Border Gate (Quang Ninh) | Cam Pha Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
| Cam Ranh Airport (Khanh Hoa) | Huu Nghi Border Gate (Lang Son) | Da Nang Seaport (Da Nang) |
| Da Nang Airport (Da Nang) | Lao Cai Border Gate (Lao Cai) | Duong Dong Seaport (Kien Giang) |
| Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong) | Na Meo Border Gate (Thanh Hoa) | Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh) |
| Can Tho Airport (Can Tho) | Nam Can Border Gate (Nghe An) | Dung Quat Seaport (Quang Ngai) |
| Phu Quoc Airport (Kien Giang) | Cau Treo Border Gate (Ha Tinh) | Hai Phong Seaport |
| Phu Bai Airport (Thua Thien Hue) | Cha Lo Border Gate (Quang Binh) | Nghi Son Seaport (Thanh Hoa) |
| Van Don Airport (Quang Ninh) | La Lay Border Gate (Quang Tri) | Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa) |
| Tho Xuan Airport (Thanh Hoa) | Lao Bao Border Gate (Quang Tri) | Ho Chi Minh Seaport (HCMC) |
| Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh) | Bo Y Border Gate (Kon Tum) | Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh) |
| Phu Cat Airport (Binh Dinh) | Moc Bai Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Vung Tau Seaport |
| Lien Khuong Airport (Lam Dong) | Xa Mat Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Van Gia Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
| Logn Thanh Airport (Dong Nai) | Tinh Bien Border Gate (An Giang) | Diem Dien Seaport (Hung Yen) |
| Gia Binh Airport | Vinh Xuong Land and Waterway Border Gate (An Giang) | Hai Thinh Seaport (Ninh Binh) |
| Vinh Airport | Ha Tien Border Gate (Kien Giang) | Cua Lo Seaport (Nghe An) |
| Chu Lai Airport | Dong Dang (Raiway) Border Gate (Lang Son) | Ninh Binh Seaport (Ninh Binh) |
| Lao Cai (Raiway) Border Gate (Lao Cao) | Son Duong Seaport (Ha Tinh) | |
| Tra Tinh Border Gate (Cao Bang) | Giang Seaport (Quang Tri) | |
| Long Sap Border Gate (Son La) | Hon La Seaport (Quang Tri) | |
| Nam Giang Border Gate (Da Nang) | Cua Viet Seaport (Quang Tri) | |
| Le Thanh Border Gate (Gia Lai) | Thuan An Seaport (Hue) | |
| Binh Hiep Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Ky Ha Seaport (Da Nang) | |
| Thuong Phuoc Border Gate (Dong Thap) | Sa Ky Seaport (Quang Ngai) | |
| Dinh Ba Border Gate (Dong Thap) | Vung Ro Seaport (Dak Lak) | |
| Tan Nam Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Ca Na Seaport (Khanh Hoa) | |
| Thanh Thuy Border Gate (Tuyen Quang) | Ninh Chu Seaport (Khanh Hoa) | |
| Phu Quy Seaport (Lam Dong) | ||
| Lien Huong Seaport (Lam Dong) | ||
| Ben Luc Seaport (Tay Ninh) | ||
| Dong Thap Seaport (Dong Thap) | ||
| Soai Rap Seaport (Dong Thap) | ||
| My Thoi Seaport (An Giang) | ||
| Hon Chong Seaport (An Giang) | ||
| An Thoi Seaport (An Giang) | ||
| Truong Long Hoa Seaport (Vinh Long) | ||
| Giao Long Seaport (Vinh Long) | ||
| Nam Can Seaport (Ca Mau) | ||
| Hon Gia Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
Can Austria citizens visit Phu Quoc without a visa?
Yes, qualifying Phu Quoc-only visits can be visa-free for up to 30 days. The exemption does not cover a general trip around mainland Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance describes the island exemption, including qualifying transit through another Vietnamese international border gate.
| Your route | What to check |
| Arrive directly from abroad and visit only Phu Quoc | A visa-free stay of up to 30 days can apply if the entry conditions are met |
| Connect through another Vietnamese international border gate, remaining in its transit area before continuing to Phu Quoc | Confirm that the airline can handle the connection under the qualifying transit arrangement |
| Visit Phu Quoc and then continue to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or elsewhere on the mainland | Arrange a visa covering the mainland visit; the island exemption does not cover it |
An ordinary domestic connection that requires mainland immigration clearance does not automatically qualify. Check the route with your airline before booking and read our Phu Quoc visa exemption guide if you plan to rely on this exemption.
What documents do you need before applying?
Prepare your passport information page, a separate portrait photo and your travel details. Your application must match the passport you will use to enter Vietnam.
| What to prepare | What to check |
| Austria passport | At least 6 months of validity from your planned entry date and two blank pages |
| Passport information-page image | Clear, complete and readable, including the machine-readable lines at the bottom |
| Portrait photo | A separate front-facing photo without glasses; follow the form’s current format and upload limits |
| Personal details | Name, date of birth, passport number and other details match your passport |
| Travel information | Requested dates, single or multiple entry, accommodation address and intended border gates |
| Email and payment method | An email account you can access and a payment method accepted by the portal |
Vietnam’s official eVisa guidance specifies six months of passport validity beyond arrival and two blank pages in its detailed eVisa guidance. If your passport has less than 6 months remaining, renew it first and apply with the new passport details to reduce the need for changes later.
If you hold a temporary or emergency passport, confirm its acceptance before applying or booking travel. Do not assume it will be handled in the same way as an ordinary Austria passport.
What should you do if there is a problem with your application?
Check whether the issue concerns payment, a pending application or an approved eVisa. Keep the registration code, application email, any portal messages and your flight details ready so the case can be reviewed.
- Payment failed or a debit is unclear: check the application status and bank record before paying again. See our payment troubleshooting guide.
- Application still pending: check for a request for additional information. Do not assume a second application will resolve the first one.
- Wrong details on an issued eVisa: contact the issuing authority or our team before flying. The next step depends on the error, application status and time available; see our common eVisa mistakes guide.
- Travel dates or border gate changed: compare the issued visa with your new route and seek advice before travel.
👉 For travelers arriving by air, our team reviews approved-eVisa correction requests case by case, together with airport arrival assistance. Send the visa PDF, passport information page, error details and flight information so we can explain what assistance is available before you book.
Tips for smooth and faster processing of Vietnam Visa for Austria citizens
To ensure the smooth processing of your Vietnam visa application, consider the following tips:
- Apply for the visa well in advance, at least two weeks before your planned departure.
- Clearly understand the visa mistakes, and check all the necessary requirements before submitting your application to avoid delays and rejections.
- Double-check all the information provided in the application form and ensure it is accurate and matches your passport details.
- Submit all the necessary documents as per instructions.
- Make sure to pay the visa fee in advance (for evisa).
- Follow up on the status of your application regularly and be prepared to provide additional information if required.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. They can.
They can apply for evisa themselves at the official website of the Vietnam authority, or apply for evisa online with us via our secured form.
Yes. They can.
The visa on arrival is highly recommended if you need a last-minute visa.
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No. At the moment, Austria passport holders can apply for Vietnam visa which is good for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.
Note:
- A multiple-entry visa allows the holder to enter Vietnam multiple times during the visa validity period.
- A single-entry visa only allows the holder to enter Vietnam once during the visa validity period. But with this visa type, you can visit any destination in Vietnam during your stay in the country.
- The visa validity includes both entry and exit dates.
It depends. For tourist evisa, you cannot extend it. In case you want to stay in Vietnam for longer, please leave Vietnam and come back with another evisa. This process is also known as visa run.
However, this act should not be repeated many times, as your entry may be suspected and refused.
👉 Check our guide on Vietnam Visa Extension and Renewal
No. You can enter Vietnam on any date between your arrival date and exit date stated on your visa for Vietnam. Earlier entry is not allowed.
Yes. Children with their own passports need their own visas unless an exemption applies. Do not add a child to your application as sharing your passport when the child actually holds a separate passport.
Yes. Print the approved eVisa and carry it with the passport used for the application. Check its personal details and validity dates before leaving for the airport.
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