The most stressful moment before a business trip or exhibition in Vietnam is realizing your E-visa hasn’t arrived, contains a typo in your passport number, or is stuck in “Processing” status. For business professionals, time is literally money.
As of 2026, the Vietnam E-visa covers all Australian passport holders. While the process is digital, “official processing delays” and “last-minute travel” remain common hurdles.
📅 2026 Lunar New Year Holiday Dates According to the official schedule approved by the Prime Minister of Vietnam, the 2026 Tet Holiday will last for 9 consecutive days: Holiday Duration: February 14, 2026 (Dec 27th Lunar Calendar) – February 22, 2026 (Jan 6th Lunar Calendar). Office Reopening: February 23, 2026 (Jan 7th Lunar Calendar).
The Vietnamese government has officially confirmed the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 14 (Lunar Dec 27) to February 22 (Lunar Jan 5), totaling 9 days. During this period, the Vietnam Immigration Department’s standard processing system will be completely suspended.
