Vietnam Visa Requirements: Who Needs a Visa to Enter Vietnam?

Most foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam. However, there are a few exceptions. Citizens of the following countries can visit Vietnam for a limited period of time without a visa:

• 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar
• 15 days: Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, The United Kingdom
• 21 days: The Philippines
• 30 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand

All other foreign nationals must obtain a visa before arriving in Vietnam, either through the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in their country or through an online visa application process (Vietnam e-Visa). The type of visa required will depend on the purpose and length of the intended stay in Vietnam.

Other exceptions include:

• Holders of diplomatic or official French passports (90 days or several visits within 6 months)
• Holders of diplomatic or official passports from Chile (less than 60 days).
• Holders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (less than 60 days).
• Exemption from Vietnam visa requirements for visiting Phu Quoc Island: applied for by foreigners and Vietnamese nationals with foreign passports (15 days)
• Overseas Vietnamese with a visa exemption certificate (less than 90 days).

Before applying for a Vietnam visa, do not ignore checking Vietnam visa requirements for each passport to avoid misunderstandings during the application process.

Related Articles

• What should I do if my plan changes after getting a Vietnam e-Visa?
• Can I use a Vietnam e-Visa for purposes other than business?
• How does Vietnam business e-Visa process compare to others?
• What is the procedure if my Vietnam e-Visa application gets rejected?

View more