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.

 

 

Visit to Australia by the General Secretary and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 

 6 August 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency, Mr To Lam, on his visit to Australia from 9 to 12 August 2026.

Australia Corner to Strengthen Regional Resilience and Opportunity 

30 July 2026

Australia and Vietnam are deepening cooperation on climate resilience, research and innovation through the new Australia Corner at Can Tho University. Located in the heart of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, the Corner will bring together Australian and Vietnamese researchers, institutions, businesses, and communities to develop practical responses to shared challenges. 

Minister for International Development Visit to Vietnam

27 July 2026

Today, Australia's Minister for International Development will travel to Vietnam and Cambodia to strengthen Australia's partnerships in Southeast Asia and advance our shared security, prosperity and resilience.

Australia and Vietnam Advance Agricultural Innovation With V-Standard 

17 July 2026

The Australian Embassy in Viet Nam and the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) proudly launched V-Standard platform, an innovative project under the Australian government funded Aus4Innovation program. Jointly implemented by Griffith University (Australia) and STAMEQ, the initiative is transforming how agricultural certification and traceability are managed in Viet Nam.

 

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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.