The Australian Embassy in Hanoi advises that the Embassy’s telephone number has been falsely represented. It has been reported that scammers have displayed the Embassy’s phone number on caller ID, represented themselves as Embassy staff, and requested payment for various reasons. This issue has been reported to the relevant authorities, and this message is an alert to the public. If you receive a suspected scam call, we suggest that you end the call and verify the information by contacting the Embassy directly on +84 24 3774 0100. Remember that you should never provide personal, financial, or identity information over the phone to an unverified number.

 

 

Australia's New Business Champion for Vietnam

08 May 2026

The Australian Government has appointed Ms Peggy O’Neal AO as Australia’s new Business Champion for Vietnam reinforcing Australia’s long‑term commitment to strengthening two‑way trade and investment with Vietnam.

 

A Visit To See Communities Rebuilding After Typhoons And Floods

07 May 2026

Seven months after Typhoons Matmo and Bualoi struck Vietnam, communities are recovering with resilience and determination, including in Thái Nguyên Province.

Building Australia - Vietnam Fintech Connections to Accelerate the Transformation of Digital Banking

14 April 2026

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has led a delegation of nine Australian fintech and regtech companies to Vietnam, as part of the Landing Pad Vietnam Fintech and Regtech Immersion Program 2026. The program connects Australian fintech, regtech and adjacent solution providers with Vietnamese banks and financial institutions to support the development of secure, inclusive and modern financial services aligned with Vietnam’s digital transformation agenda.

Royal Australian Navy Ship Visit to Vietnam Deepens Defence Cooperation

28 March 2026

The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Toowoomba is conducting an official port visit to Danang, Vietnam, from 28 to 31 March 2026, reinforcing the deepening defence relationship between Australia and Vietnam. 

 

 

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.