As Vietnam experiences the tropical storm and typhoon season, all Australians in Vietnam are encouraged to stay informed and prepared. Monitor official weather updates from Vietnam's National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF): https://www.nchmf.gov.vn Check the latest Australian Government travel advice, including information on tropical storms and natural disasters: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/vietnam https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/news-and.../tropical-storms Tropical storms can bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, flooding, landslides and travel disruptions with little notice. Follow local authorities' advice, review your travel plans if necessary, and ensure your family and friends know how to contact you.

 

Australia Supports Eight Strategic Airlift of Vietnamese Peacekeepers to South Sudan -

23 September 2026

Australia is once again supporting the deployment of Vietnam's next rotation of United Nations peacekeepers to South Sudan, providing strategic airlift for the eighth time since 2018 through a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft.

Vietnam - Australia Forum Shares Practical Solutions for Citizen-Centred Public Services

18 September 2026

More than 200 policymakers, public officials, business representatives and experts gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for the Vietnam-Australia Forum, to explore practical ways governments can deliver simpler, more efficient and citizen-centred public services.

Australia and Vietnam Share Leadership Solutions for Effective Two-Tier Governance

16 September 2026

Nearly 300 policymakers, public officials, researchers and community leaders gathered in Da Nang today for the Vietnam-Australia Forum, exploring how leadership, workforce capability and public sector performance can support effective two-tier governance.

KOTO and Australia Launch 'Our Turn' Project for Inclusive Economic Empowerment in Tourism and Hospitality 

21 August 2026

KOTO and the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) officially launched the next 5-year phase of their partnership - the ‘Our Turn’ project.

 

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For Australians needing consular assistance

If you are in Hanoi or elsewhere in the northern part of Vietnam and need consular assistance please contact us at +84 24 3774 0100 or [email protected]. If you are in Thua Thien Hue province or south of Thua Thien Hue, including Ho Chi Minh City, please contact us on +84  28 3521 8100 or visit the Consulate General website.

If you need emergency consular assistance outside of normal business hours, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consular Emergency Centre (CEC) in Canberra is there to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact the CEC by calling the Embassy switchboard +84 24 3774 0100 and follow the prompts for emergency consular assistance. Alternatively, contact the CEC directly by dialling +61 2 6261 3305 (international call charges apply). The CEC is also an advisory line for concerned family members in Australia and can be called on 1300 555 135 (for the cost of a local call within Australia).

Passport and Notarial Appointment Bookings

The Passport and Notarial counters are open from 13:30 to 16:30 on Mondays and from 08:30 to 12:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays, excluding public holidays. Passport and Notarial services are strictly by appointment only.

Clients without an appointment will only be seen in exceptional circumstances. If you require a time sensitive notarial or emergency passport service please contact us on [email protected] or via +84 24 3774 0100.