Voting in the 2026 Victorian State Election
On Saturday 28 November, Victorians will vote to elect the next Victorian Parliament. If you’re a Victorian voter overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by pre-poll voting at an overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City prior to the date of the election.
The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City will not be open for voting on Tuesday 24, Friday 27 or Saturday 28 November 2026.
Location:
Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City
20th Floor, Vincom Centre
47 Ly Tu Trong Street, Saigon Ward
Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
| Wednesday, 18 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Thursday, 19 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Friday, 20 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Monday, 23 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Wednesday, 25 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Thursday, 26 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
Upon arrival at the Vincom Office entrance on Ly Tu Trong Street, to access the Consulate-General, please use the following one-day QR Code to enter and exit Vincom's Lift gates https://tinyurl.com/ACGVINCOM. Head to level 20. On arrival at the Consulate, you are required to follow security protocols.
Postal Voting
Alternatively, overseas voters can vote by post. You can apply for a postal vote on the Victorian Electoral Commission website. You can request to receive your ballot pack by email.
Postal voters can mail their completed postal vote to the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City or drop it off in person during pre-poll voting hours. Your vote must be received by the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City by 1500h on Thursday 26 November.
In person address:
Australian Consulate-General
20th Floor, Vincom Centre
47 Ly Tu Trong Street, Saigon Ward
Ho Chi Minh City
Mailing address:
Election Centre
Australian Consulate-General
20th Floor, Vincom Centre
47 Ly Tu Trong Street, Saigon Ward
Ho Chi Minh City
You may return your completed postal vote directly to the VEC in Australia using the reply-paid return details provided with your emailed postal vote application. If you choose to use any other postal or courier service, including returning your vote by posting to the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, the associated costs will be your responsibility.
Further information
You can enrol, check your details or update your details on the VEC website.
If you are unable to vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the VEC by completing an ‘Away from Victoria’ form.
Find additional information on the Victorian state election at the VEC website.
NOTICE
Public Holiday
The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City will be closed on 24 November 2026 in observance of Vietnamese Culture Day.
For 24-hour Emergency Consular assistance, please call:
- +84 28 3521 8100 and follow the prompts
- or +61 2 6261 3305 (international call to Australia)
Scam Warning: Phone Number Spoofing
We are aware that scammers are spoofing the Australian Consulate-General's phone number to make fraudulent calls.
If you receive an unexpected call claiming to be from the Consulate, do not provide personal information, banking details, passwords, or verification codes.
If we are genuinely trying to contact you and are unable to reach you by phone, we will generally leave a notification by message or email you.
On suspected visa or citizenship scams please visit Stay safe from visa scams.
You can also find more information on how to protect against this scam.
Weather Warnings
As Vietnam enters the tropical storm and typhoon season, all Australians are encouraged to stay informed and prepared.
- Ensure you have appropriate travel insurance before travelling.
- Monitor official weather updates from Vietnam's National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
- Check the latest Australian Government travel advice, including information on tropical storms and natural disasters.
- If you require consular assistance, please contact the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City: Consular Services.
Consular Services
Australians needing Consular Assistance
If you are in Ho Chi Minh City, or any provinces south from Thua Thien Hue, and you are requiring consular assistance please visit the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City's Consular and Passport Services webpage for information on how we can assist you.
If you are in Hanoi or elsewhere in the northern part of Vietnam please see the Australian Embassy in Hanoi for assistance.
Visiting the Australian Consulate-General
Please note:
- Entrance to the Australian Consulate-General is only via the 'Office Entrance' on the Ly Tu Trong street side.
- Visitors to the Australian Consulate-General Ho Chi Minh City will be required to enter the lift gates using a QR Code. The QR Code can be obtained by having a prior Passport or Notarial Service appointment - the QR code will be sent to you via email - or by registering your details with Vincom Reception for walk-ins.
- Airport style security screening is in place at the Australian Consulate-General.
- As a condition of entry to the Consulate, dangerous and harmful objects are prohibited. If you carry any of the following items you will need to leave the items at the Guard\'s desk upon entry - you can collect your items upon leaving the Consulate
- Dangerous items include:
- Cigarette lighters, flammable liquids, sharp objects, etc.
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