Many people have dual citizenship Australia – Vietnamese often wonder whether to use an Australian passport or a Vietnamese passport when returning home. In fact, you can carry and use both passports, but you need to use the correct passport at each stage of the journey.
When leaving and returning to Australia: use an Australian passport
According to Australian Government guidance, Australian citizens with dual citizenship should use an Australian passport when leaving and entering Australia. An Australian passport helps clearly prove your right to enter the country. If you use a foreign passport when returning to Australia, the airline may require additional documents to prove you are allowed to enter.
When returning home: you can use a Vietnamese passport
If you still have Vietnamese nationality and a valid Vietnamese passport, using a Vietnamese passport when entering the country is often more convenient because you do not have to apply for a visa. You can exit Australia with an Australian passport, then use a Vietnamese passport when completing entry procedures into Vietnam. When returning to Australia, use your Australian passport to complete immigration procedures.
Do I need to bring both passports?
It is recommended to bring both. During a journey, you may need to present an Australian passport to prove your right to enter Australia and a Vietnamese passport for procedures related to entering Vietnam. It is important to remember which passport was used when entering the country to use it appropriately in subsequent procedures, especially when traveling by plane.
What if I use an Australian passport to return to Vietnam?
If you choose an Australian passport, you will need to meet the entry requirements for foreign passport holders, such as a suitable visa or visa exemption document if eligible. Therefore, for people who still have Vietnamese citizenship, a Vietnamese passport often brings more convenience when returning home. __________ both passports during the journey and check the latest immigration regulations before each trip to avoid problems at the airport.
Note: Immigration and nationality regulations are subject to change. If you are unsure about your nationality or document status, you should check with the authorities before your trip.
- Source: SBS
- Nhập cảnh Việt Nam → có thể dùng hộ chiếu Việt Nam nếu còn quốc tịch Việt Nam.
- Trở lại Úc → dùng hộ chiếu Úc.
- Mang theo cả hai hộ chiếu trong hành trình và kiểm tra quy định xuất nhập cảnh mới nhất trước mỗi chuyến đi để tránh phát sinh vấn đề tại sân bay.
Lưu ý: Quy định xuất nhập cảnh và quốc tịch có thể thay đổi. Nếu không chắc chắn về tình trạng quốc tịch hoặc giấy tờ của mình, nên kiểm tra với cơ quan chức năng trước chuyến đi.
Nguồn: SBS
