Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa to visit Australia?

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Australia. Vietnam is NOT on the Australian ETA (subclass 601) eligible list, so the standard route is the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream, applied online via ImmiAccount before travel. Australia does not grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to Vietnamese ordinary passport holders, and Vietnam is not among the ~34 countries/territories whose passports qualify for the app-based Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601). The applicable pathway is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), Tourist stream, lodged online through an ImmiAccount from outside Australia. The 2026 offshore base application charge is AUD 200. A short tourist stay of up to 3 months per visit is normally granted, though the Department may grant up to 6 or 12 months and decide whether the visa allows single or multiple entries. Applicants must show a valid passport, genuine tourist intent, sufficient funds, and ties to Vietnam; health and character requirements apply and some applicants may be asked for biometrics or a medical examination. As of early 2026, the Tourist stream is decided in a median of about 12 days, with 90% finalised within roughly 29 days, but travelers should apply well in advance. The verdict is visa-required.