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.

 

 

Contemporary Music Collaboration Between Australia And Vietnam

27 May 2026

The Australian Embassy in Vietnam is pleased to announce ALL EARS: FOCUS AUSTRALIA 2026, an exciting cultural initiative showcasing collaboration between two of the region’s most dynamic young musical talents: Australian singer-songwriter Matthew Ifield and Mỹ Anh, one of the most representative young voices of Vietnam's new music generation.

Powering Vietnam's Climate Transition

26 May 2026

The Australian Government has announced a commitment of up to US$10 million for venture capital firm Do Ventures Fund II, providing capital for climate-focused Vietnamese businesses and strengthening Vietnam's climate investment market to attract greater private finance.

Australian Government Supports Landmark Infrastructure Project in Ho Chi Minh City

19 May 2026

The Australian Government, through Export Finance Australia, is supporting the development of a landmark pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City.

Export Finance Australia has provided a guarantee to support an 800 billion Vietnamese Dong (AUD 40 million) loan provided by HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd. for Vietnamese nutrition company Nutifood to develop the vital infrastructure.

Australia is a Reliable and Responsive Development Partner for Vietnam

13 May 2026

The Australia’s 2026-2027 Budget allocates a total of AUD 98.3 million for Australia’s development partnership with Vietnam, increased from a total of AUD 96.6 million in 2025-26. 

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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.