Vietnam Visa Exemption

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Special notes
Map of visa-exempt countries
List of countries with e-visa eligibility
Vietnam visa-waiver policy 2024
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Frequently asked questions

As of 2024, citizens of 25 countries can travel to Vietnam without having to apply for a visa. To enter Vietnam, you only need a valid passport with at least two blank pages for stamping. You can find the full list of visa-free countries below. However, if your country is not on the visa exemption list, then you will need to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam.

Special notes

British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are not eligible for the 15-day free visa exemption. Hence, BNO passport holders are required to obtain a valid visa to visit Vietnam.
Foreign passports are exempt from visa requirements to Phu Quoc island for no longer than 30 days. If they transit through other international airports in Vietnam before arriving Phu Quoc, they are still eligible for the exemption.
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders with valid passports are exempt from Vietnam visa requirements for stay of no longer than 60 days.
From July 01, 2020, the 30-day gap between 2 entries was removed. Therefore, visitors from visa-free countries can exit and re-enter Vietnam immedately without having to wait 30 days.
There is a proposal for 45-day visa-exempt stay for travelers from European countries, Japan and South Korea. Update: This proposal was approved on 24/06/2023. (See our news & updates)

Map of visa-exempt countries

List of countries with visa-free entry (2024)

Countries	Passport Required	Maximum Stay
Belarus	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Brunei	Yes	Maximum 14 days
Cambodia	Yes	Maximum 30 days
Chile	Yes	Maximum 90 days
Denmark	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Finland	Yes	Maximum 45 days
France	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Germany	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Indonesia	Yes	Maximum 30 days
Italy	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Japan	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Kyrgyzstan	Yes	Maximum 30 days
Laos	Yes	Maximum 30 days
Malaysia	Yes	Maximum 30 days
Myanmar	Yes	Maximum 14 days
Norway	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Panama	Yes	Maximum 90 days
Philippines	Yes	Maximum 21 days
Russia	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Singapore	Yes	Maximum 30 days
South Korea	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Spain	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Sweden	Yes	Maximum 45 days
Thailand	Yes	Maximum 30 days
United Kingdom	Yes	Maximum 45 days

Vietnam visa-waiver policy 2024

Visa exemption policy of Vietnam — Visa exemption countries

Vietnam visa exemption (also called visa waiver or visa-free policy) is Government’s policy when a foreigner can enter and stay in Vietnam for a certain period of time without applying for a visa and paying related visa fees. Accordingly, foreigners must be citizens of one of the 25 countries eligible for Vietnam visa exemption and comply with the attached conditions.

Visa exemption in brief

Number of visa-free countries (2024)	25 countries (regular passports)
Longest visa exemption period	5 years (For Overseas Vietnamese and foreigners whose spouses are Vietnamese)
Shortest visa exemption period	14 days (Brunei, Myanmar)
European visa-free countries (2024)	Citizens of 11 European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Belarus, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, are exempted from a visa for a 45-day stay in Vietnam.
The 30-day gap between 2 consecutive entry policy	This rule was removed in July 2020
APEC card holders	Exempt from visa for 60 days
Phu Quoc island visa exemption	30 days
Documents required	Valid passports (6 months) Proof of onward travel

Happy tourists enjoying a boat tour in Hoi An accient town (Photo: Shutterstock)

List of countries with visa exemption

In regard to Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP issued on 15 March 2022, there are a total of 25 countries that are exempted from the Vietnam visa. Foreigners just need an ordinary passport which is valid for 6 months minimum and includes 2 blank pages for the stamp. Besides, Vietnam supports many other foreigners with diplomatic passports to enter Vietnam without a visa.

Ordinary passports

Citizens with an ordinary passport from one of the 25 following countries will be waived from a visa to Vietnam:

No.	Country	Duration of stay	Purpose of entry
1	Chile	90 days	Purpose of generating income is not allowed
2	Panama	90 days	Purpose of generating income is not allowed
3	Cambodia	30 days	N/A
4	Indonesia	30 days	N/A
5	Kyrgyzstan	30 days	N/A
6	Laos	30 days	N/A
7	Malaysia	30 days	Tourism, conference, seminars, visiting relatives, business negotiation
8	Singapore	30 days	Purpose of generating income is not allowed
9	Thailand	30 days	N/A
10	Philippines	21 days	N/A
11	Brunei	14 days	N/A
12	Myanmar	14 days	N/A
13	Belarus	45 days	N/A
14	Denmark	45 days	N/A
15	Finland	45 days	N/A
13	France	45 days	N/A
17	Germany	45 days	N/A
18	Italy	45 days	N/A
19	Japan	45 days	N/A
20	Norway	45 days	N/A
21	Russia	45 days	N/A
22	South Korea	45 days	N/A
23	Spain	45 days	N/A
24	Sweden	45 days	N/A
25	United Kingdom (Not applicable to BNO)	45 days	N/A

Diplomatic passports

With a diplomatic passport, foreigners can enter Vietnam without a visa and stay for 15 to 90 days.

Reference: The list below is based on data obtained from the official website: https://lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn/

No.	Country	Duration of stay
1	Afghanistan	30 days
2	Albania	30 days
3	Algeria	90 days
4	Angola	30 days
5	Argentina	90 days
6	Armenia	90 days
7	Azerbaijan	30 days
8	Bangladesh	90 days
9	Belarus	30 days
10	Bolivia	90 days
11	Botswana	90 days
12	Brazil	90 days
13	Brunei	14 days
14	Bulgaria	90 days within 180 days period from the date of entry
15	Cambodia	30 days
16	Cameroon	90 days
17	Chile	90 days
18	China	30 days
19	Colombia	90 days
20	Costa Rica	90 days
21	Croatia	30 days
22	Cuba	30 days
23	Cyprus	90 days
24	Czech	90 days
25	Denmark	15 days
26	Dominican (Republic)	90 days
27	Ecuador	90 days
28	Egypt	90 days
29	El Salvador	90 days
30	Estonia	90 days within 180 days period from the date of entry
31	Finland	15 days
32	France	03 months within 6 months period from the date of entry
33	Germany	15 days
34	Greece	90 days within 180 days period from the date of entry
35	Hungary	90 days
36	India	90 days
37	Indonesia	14 days
38	Iran	30 days
39	Iraq	90 days
40	Israel	90 days
41	Italy (Republic)	90 days within 6 months period
42	Ivory Coast	90 days
43	Japan	90 days
44	Kazakhstan	30 days
45	North Korea	30 days
46	South Korea	90 days
47	Kyrgyzstan	30 days
48	Kuwait	90 days within 06 months period from the date of entry
49	Laos	30 days
50	Liberia	90 days
51	Macedonia	03 months within 06 months period from the date of entry
52	Malaysia	30 days
53	Malta	90 days
54	Mexico	90 days
55	Moldova	90 days
56	Mongolia	90 days
57	Montenegro	90 days
58	Morocco	90 days
59	Mozambique	90 days
60	Myanmar	30 days
61	Nepal	90 days
62	Nicaragua	30 days
63	Nigeria	90 days
64	Norway	15 days
65	Pakistan	90 days
66	Panama	90 days
67	Paraguay	90 days
68	Peru	90 days
69	Poland	90 days within 180 days period from the date of entry
70	Philippines	30 days
71	Romania	30 days
72	Russia	90 days
73	Serbia	90 days
74	Seychelles	90 days
75	Singapore	90 days
76	Slovakia	90 days
77	Slovenia	3 months within 6 months period from the date of entry
78	South Africa	90 days
79	Spain	90 days within 180 days from the date of entry
80	Sri Lanka	90 days
81	Sudan	90 days within 180 days period from the date of entry
82	Sweden	15 days
83	Switzerland	90 days
84	Tanzania	90 days
85	Thailand	30 days
86	Tunisia	90 days
87	Turkey	90 days
88	Ukraine	90 days
89	United Arab Emirates	90 days
90	United Kingdom	15 days
91	Uruguay	90 days
92	Uzbekistan	60 days
93	Venezuela	90 days

Other visa exemptions

Apart from 25 countries whose citizens are eligible for the visa exemption as listed above, there are some other visa-free categories you can refer to.

5 year visa exemption for Overseas Vietnamese

According to Clause 5, Article 12 in the Law of entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners, Vietnam Government grants a 5-year visa exemption to the following objects:

Overseas Vietnamese having a valid passport or international travel documents issued by competent foreign agencies and foreigners who are their spouses and children.
Foreigners who are spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens.

A 5-year visa waiver allows foreigners/overseas Vietnamese to enter and exit Vietnam at any time during 5 years but the maximum stay for each entry is not exceeding 180 days. If you do not want to exit and en-enter Vietnam, you must extend your visa to continue to stay. The extension time is up to 180 days (6 months).

Requirements

To get a 5-year visa waiver, you have to submit all required documents at the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in your residing country if you are staying outside Vietnam or at Vietnam Immigration Office if you are currently staying in Vietnam territory.

Phu Quoc Visa exemption

For the development of Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang Province), Vietnam issued Decision 80/2013/QĐ-TTg on 27/12/2013 that foreigners can enter, exit, and stay on Phu Quoc Island without a Vietnam visa for no longer than 30 days. The decision is applied to both foreigners entering Vietnam directly on Phu Quoc Island and those transiting at a Vietnam border gate (airport or seaport) and moving to Phu Quoc Island thereafter.

Requirements

In order to enter Vietnam with a Phu Quoc visa exemption, foreigners have to follow some requirements below:

Owning a passport with 6-month validity upon arrival date.
Flying from your residing country to Phu Quoc via Phu Quoc International Airport. No matter if direct/indirect/transit flights, your final destination must be Phu Quoc.
A valid exit date (air ticket, cruise departure date, etc.) showing your duration of stay on Phu Quoc island is no longer than 30 days.
Only airport or seaport is available for this visa type.

APEC card visa exemption

APEC card or APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a card granted to eligible senior government officials and business travelers by APEC (The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation). This card is used to support business trips within the APEC region for a short period of time.

Foreigners holding an APEC Business Travel Card and having a valid passport are exempted from the Vietnam visa for up to 60 days. Moreover, fast entry and exit through APEC’s separate lanes at the airport will be provided for foreigners with this visa waiver.

Requirements

Each country in APEC has a distinct policy to grant an ABTC but applicants need to comply with some fundamental requirements including:

Being citizens of economies participating in APEC
Having a valid passport or equivalent travel document
Business persons who frequently travel within the APEC region for a short term stay
Government officials engaged in APEC business meeting certain requirements

Visa exemption extensions

As foreigners with a visa exemption certificate are allowed to stay in Vietnam for a certain period of time, you need to apply for an exemption extension if you want to continue to stay in Vietnam.

Conditions

Sponsored by Vietnamese agencies/organizations for reasonable reasons.
Overseas Vietnamese and foreigners who are spouses or children of overseas Vietnamese or Vietnamese citizens holding foreign passports or equivalent international travel documents with at least 1 year of validity.
Not being prohibited from entering or suspended from exiting Vietnam.

What to prepare

A valid passport, or equivalent international travel documents, or permanent residence permit issued by a competent authority in a residing country to overseas Vietnamese.
Application form for stay extension (Form NA5).
Visa exemption certificate.

How to extend

Step 1: Prepare all required documents
Step 2: Submit all documents to the Vietnam Immigration Office (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang) or the Immigration Office of provinces and cities in Vietnam. The process takes around 5 working days since the Immigration Department receives your complete application.
- If application is approved, the receipt will be made and given to the applicant.
- If application is not sufficient, applicants are required to amend or supplement the documents as required.
Step 3: Pay fee and get the visa exemption extension

Applicants present the receipt to Immigration Officer to get a response, pay the fee and sign for confirmation.

Processing time & fee

The review process for visa exemption extension is 05 working days. Applicants must pay a fee of USD10 after the review process finishes to get the certificate.

Exemption policy updates

Since March 15, 2022, citizens of 13 countries unilaterally exempted from Vietnam visas for a period of 15 days, regardless of purposes, do not need to wait for at least 30 days from the last exit date to re-enter Vietnam on a unilateral visa-free basis. This is the most updated policy according to Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP by the Prime Minister.

Previously, all foreigners entering Vietnam under unilateral visa exemption must be at least 30 days from the time of their last exit from Vietnam regarding the provisions of Law No. 47/2014/QH13.

Questions and Answers (96)

Sandy Dimayuga

United States

Do you US Passport holders need an e-visa if arriving via cruise for just 1 day in Vietnam?

A Answered by Lan

@Sandy Dimayuga, yes, US passport holders require a visa to enter Vietnam, even if you are staying for just one day via cruise. You can apply for an e-Visa in advance, which is valid for short stays.

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MA JUDITH S. ASUNCION

Philippines

Last Dec. 01, 2024, we(me, my sick husband and my personal assistant) were given by immigration 21 days allowed visit, but we need to extend as my husband will undergo colon operation this week, pls. advise how to extend our stay here at Ho Chi Minh City until end of this month....thank you for your utmost attention.

A Answered by Lan

@MA JUDITH S. ASUNCION, we’re sorry to hear about your husband’s upcoming colon operation. We hope for a smooth procedure and a swift recovery. To extend your stay in Ho Chi Minh City until the end of this month, you can contact one of the following agencies that provide visa extension services:

Kimtravel - kimtravel.com/
Viet Sun Travel - vietsuntravel.com
An Tours - antoursvietnam.com

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Hong Kong

I am going to Ho chi minh for a few days first ( will apply entry visa), then fly to Phu Quoc for a few days. On return, I will re-enter Ho Chi Minh again for an overnight stay before catching a flight home. Do I need to apply visa again to re-enter ?

A Answered by Lan

@RY, no, you do not need a visa to fly back to Ho Chi Minh City from Phu Quoc.

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Stephanie Culbreth

United States

I have a flight on 11.30.24 from US to Vietnam, Phu Quoc is our destination. We do fly in to Ho Chi Minh 1st and then transit to Phu Quoc. The visa exemption applies for us correct since Phu Quoc is visa free? Kindly advise, our flight is very soon

A Answered by Lan

@Thomas Warren White, yes, the 30-day exemption for Phu Quoc Island applies even if you transit through another Vietnamese international airport, such as Ho Chi Minh City, as long as you stay within the transit area and continue to Phu Quoc on the same day.

We also recommend contacting your airline for further confirmation on this!

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Farran de Tao

United Kingdom

I'm British, I am here on the 45-day exemption. I'm about to visit Malaysia for a few days, then heading back to Viet Nam. I read on this article that the re-entry interval period was removed according to Resolution 32 back in 2022, but I have heard otherwise from several foreigners here in the past 2 weeks. I can't find any more up-to-date information about this. Can you confirm if this is still the case, please? And can you also point me to where this information is written in governmental documentation? I had a search through their website but I kept being greeted by outdated & broken pages! Thank you :)

A Answered by Lan

@Farran de Tao, you can find the official government website below addressing the 30-day gap between two entries. This requirement has been removed under the law (No. 51/2019/QH14):

https://bocongan.gov.vn/pbgdpl/hoi-dap-phap-luat/tang-thoi-han-tam-tru-cho-nguoi-nuoc-ngoai-nhap-canh-theo-dien-don-phuong-mien-thi-thuc-316.html

Translated:

"The regulation requiring foreign nationals entering Vietnam under the unilateral visa exemption to wait at least 30 days from their previous exit has been removed under Law No. 51/2019/QH14."

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Daniel Gallant

United Kingdom

I’m British and understand I get a free 45day visa on air entry into vietnam, I have been before over land in 2011. My partner is on her Philipines passport and is granted 21 days free, so they say. Do we need anything else in our paper work? Can we just land and get the free visa?

A Answered by Lan

@Daniel Gallant, you’ll just need to present your valid passport (validity at least 6 months) to enter Vietnam with a 45-day visa exemption for a UK passport or 21 days for a Philippine passport.

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Ian Mathews

United Kingdom

I have seen on websites that UK citizens do not need a visa if their stay is under 15 days or under 45 days. Which is correct? Thanks

A Answered by Tommy (Guest)

@Ian Mathews, it is under 45 days!

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Alison Matthew

Canada

I live in Canada but born in the UK. I have dual citizenship and have valid passports for Canada and the UK. I think I don’t need a visa . Is this correct?

A Answered by Lan

@Alison Matthew, if you hold a valid UK passport, you can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days!

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maria liebenberg

South Africa

My husband is a south african who works in India and comes home 3 x a year. . We want to meet up in Vietnam for a week. He will fly to vietnam from Mumbai or Delhi and I will fly from Johannesburg. Will he need a visa or not ?

A Answered by Lan

@maria liebenberg, yes, he will still need a visa to visit Vietnam from India!

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Dom De Stefano

Germany

Hi, I currently live in Germany but I’m Italian and hold an Italian passport. I will be travelling to Vietnam and stay there for 14 days exactly. My stopover is Doha on the way to Hanoi and back from ho chi min city. I don’t need a VISA right? Thanks

A Answered by Lan

@Dom De Stefano, a visa is not required for the entry you mentioned above.

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Edna McKelvey

Australia

I have a British passport and will be traveling from Australia in December via Vietnam. I enter via Ho Chi Minh, spend 48 hrs there, then depart to London. I will then return mid Jan to Hanoi and travel 2.5 weeks, departing from Ho Cho Minh for Sydney. Moving around between family members. Can you confirm if I will need a visa for the returning 2.5 weeks? Thanks.

A Answered by Lan

@Edna McKelvey, if you hold a valid UK passport, you don’t need a visa for either of the entries you mentioned.

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Caroline Nguyen

Canada

I am a citizen of Canada and currently have a 5-yr. certificate of visa exemption to Vietnam. Can my common law spouse get a 5-yr certificate of visa exemption also? We are not legally married. Thanks for your reply

A Answered by Lan

@Caroline Nguyen, for your spouse to be eligible for the 5-year visa exemption, you are required to have an official marriage certificate. You can find more information and the requirements below:

http://mienthithucvk.mofa.gov.vn/Th%C3%B4ngtinv%E1%BB%81mi%E1%BB%85nth%E1%BB%8Bth%E1%BB%B1c/tabid/142/Default.aspx

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Mikhael

France

Hello, I am a french citizen and my current visa exemption expires on the 16th of October. I am planning on going to the Lao Bao border to exit Vietnam and re-enter the same day. Could you please tell me if I need a form, passport photos and if there is a fee for me to get a new Visa exemption when I re-enter Vietnam?

A Answered by Lan

@Mikhael, once you exit Vietnam, you can immediately return for another 45-day exemption. Many companies offer ‘visa run’ services in Da Nang & Hue city, and we advise you to with them to ensure all formalities are handled smoothly.

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Ulysses Mata

United States

hello I'm American and I have the 90 day multiple entry visa , does that mean I could stay 90 days straight? or do I have to leave the country every 30 days?

A Answered by Lan

@Ulysses Mata, Yes, you can stay in Vietnam for the entire 90 days and leave on the day your visa expires. There’s no need to exit and re-enter every 30 days.

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Bushra Ghani

United States

I’m a US citizen with US passport traveling to Vietnam on a Cruise ship from Hong Kong do I need a visa? Thank you

A Answered by Lan

@Bushra Ghani, yes, you will require a valid visa to visit Vietnam on a cruise ship. You can apply for an e-visa online and select the designated seaport you will be visiting.

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Susan Jane Dixon

United States

I am a British citizen with a British passport living in the US We are travelling to Vietnam from Singapore on a cruise ship do I need a visa? Thank you

A Answered by Lan

@Susan Jane Dixon, if you hold a valid UK passport, you do not need a visa to enter Vietnam (on a cruise ship) for a maximum stay of 45 days.

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Sarah T

United Kingdom

I have a 3 month tourist visa. I will exit Vietnam when it expires. Can I come back in on the 45 day visa exemption and if so, do I have to stay out of the country for a certain number of days?

A Answered by Lan

@Sarah, Yes, you can immediately return to Vietnam under the 45-day visa exemption policy. No wait time is required between each re-entry.

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Subhas Chandra Morjaria

Thailand

I am a British passport holder do I need to get an E Visa? And also are there any charges? I have to pay?

A Answered by Lan

@Subhas, If you stay for less than 45 days in Vietnam, you will not need a visa or e-Visa. Just bring your valid UK passport and make sure it has at least 6 months of remaining validity.

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Ray Brett Masters

United Kingdom

I'm a British passport holder flying from Thailand to Da Nang then wanting to return to Thailand exiting from Phu Quak, my trip is only 10 days long , I understand that I do not need a visa is that correct?

A Answered by Lan

@Ray Brett Masters, yes, you do not need a visa for the entry mentioned above.

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Tim Stouffer

Canada

My wife and I have booked the 21 Day Vietnam/Cambodia Tour for early January 2025 and will be flying from Siem Reap to Thailand afterwards. When we finish in Thailand we will be flying into Phu Quoc and staying there for 13 nights before flying to Malaysia. Do we need to apply for a multi-entry e-visa given we will be entering Vietnam on two separate occasions? I had read somewhere that foreigners don’t require a tourist visa if flying in and out of Phu Quoc directly.

A Answered by Lan

@Tim Stouffer, yes, you do not need a visa for Phu Quoc Island if you fly in and out from there. However, we recommend applying for a multiple-entry visa just in case. If you apply for a single-entry visa, it will not be possible to convert it to a multiple-entry visa later if your plans change.

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Bee Dee

Australia

Hi all, I have dual Australian and UK citizenship/passports. I am leaving Australia, travelling to Vietnam, then returning to Australia after 13 days. I was planning to leave Australia with my Aus passport enter and leave Vietnam with my UK passport, and then enter Australia with my Aus passport. Does this sound OK? Or will I need a visa? Thank you

A Answered by Lan

@Bee Dee, no, it is not possible to use dual passports to visit Vietnam. You will need to decide which passport to use before leaving for Vietnam.

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Maria Wooldridge

United States

I am UK citizen but my wife is USA CITIZEN. We are docking for only one day in Vietnam from cruise ship. Does she need a visa?

A Answered by Lan

@Maria Wooldridge, if you do not exit the cruise ship or pass through customs at the entry port, you do not need a visa in this case.

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Heidi Sorensen

Denmark

As a Danish citizen, I can travel to Vietnam, then to Japan, then back to Vietnam and later back to Denmark within a 20 day period without having to apply for a visa - is that correct? I’m struggling to find decent documentation for it being allowed to have multiple entries without a visa.

A Answered by Lan

@Heidi Sorensen, as long as each of your stays in Vietnam does not exceed 45 days, you can enter and exit as many times as you want. No visa is required!

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Barbara Campbell

Australia

We are Australians and will be on a cruise ship visiting 3 Vietnamese ports in March 2024. We have no intention of getting off the ship, as we have been to Vietnam several times already. Do we need a visa? Thanks

A Answered by Lan

@Barbara Campbell, if you do not plan to disembark for offshore excursions or pass through the port immigration checkpoint, you will not require a visa.

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Jan Moritz Ellinghaus

Deutschland

Hello, Is it possible to enter Vietnam at the landport Nam Kan for a German citizen with the Visa exemption? Or is an e-visa necessary to enter Vietnam at a landport?

A Answered by Lan

@Jan Moritz Ellinghaus, indeed, the exemption policy is applicable at all entry points in Vietnam. Therefore, you can enter Vietnam through the Nam Can landport without any issues.

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Andre petkovic

Germany

How long can German citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?

A Answered by Lan

As of August 15, 2023, German citizens are allowed to enter Vietnam without a visa for a period of up to 45 days.

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KYMBURLY A ODELL

United States

We will be on Carnival Cruise Line in October 2024 with one port stop in Phu My (Ho Chi Minh) for one day (no overnight stay in port) we are United States citizens do we need a visa?

A Answered by Lan

Hello, it depends on whether you will pass through the Immigration checkpoint for an offshore excursion or stay on the cruise. If you choose to stay on the cruise, no visa is required. However, if you plan to participate in the offshore excursion, you will need one.

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Ryan

United Kingdom

Hello! I am planning a trip into Vietnam via the river from Phnom Penh in Cambodia. I’m a UK national and can see that we are eligible for 45 day visa free entry, is this still something I can acquire at the at the border crossing from the ferry?

A Answered by Lan

Hello, you will just need your valid passport for entry into Vietnam, no additional documents are required.

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Rolande Thibault

Canada

I will be in Vietnam from February 10 to March 14, 2024. Single entry….Which e-visa do I need and the price please. THANKS

A Answered by Lan

Hello, as your stay is more than 30 days, you can apply for a 90-day single-entry visa, which will cost 25 USD if you apply directly on the official website.

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Timothy Ackermann

Hong Kong

Hello! I am a South African passport holder living in Hong Kong and I am travelling to Phu Quoc tomorrow and I am wondering if I am exempt from needing a visa? My flight is not a direct flight to Phu Quoc as I land in Hanoi first before flying to Phu Quoc.

A Answered by Lan

In your situation, a visa is required. To be eligible for a Phu Quoc visa exemption, you must fly directly to Phu Quoc and stay for no longer than 30 days.

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Aaron Wells

United Kingdom

Hi I’m crossing the border by land from Cambodia into Vietnam on the 24/12/23 I’ve got a uk passport I’m ready loads of different things but do I need a visa by land?

A Answered by Lan

@Aaron Wells, If you hold a valid UK passport, you can enter Vietnam for a 45-day visa-free stay, either by land or air, without any issues.

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Maureen Mc Daid

United Kingdom

I have an Irish Passport how do I get a visa for Vietnam?

A Answered by Lan

@Maureen Mc Daid, You can apply for an e-visa via the government website, or if you are flying to Vietnam by air in emergency situations, you can apply for an approval letter for a visa on arrival.

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Jane Wilson

United Kingdom

We land in hcmc on 9th Jan and fly out of hanoi on March 27th with VA. We will be visiting cambodia in the middle of iur stay for 3 weeks. Can we use 45 day visa free when we first land in vietman. We have nothing booked yet for cambidia.

A Answered by Lan

Yes, that's fine. Once you exit Vietnam, you can re-enter with a new 45-day visa exemption.

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Leo

Norway

Hello, I will travel to Vietnam and stay there for 17 days, then travel to Australia for 1 week before heading back to Vietnam for another 2 days. I have a Norwegian passport. Do I need to apply for a visa?

A Answered by Lan

@Leo, No, you do not need a visa for Vietnam for both entries.

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Tania Babina

Singapore

is there any limit on the number of entries for visa-exemption passport holders? A german passport holder can enter Vietnam on 19 - 23 November 2023 and again on 28-30 November 2023 visa free? Or he needs to apply for a visa for 28-30November 2023?

A Answered by Lina

@Tania Babina, once you exit Vietnam, you can immediately re-enter with a new visa exemption. There is no wait time required between each entry for the new visa-exempt stay.

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Toni

Finland

Hey. I have Finnish passport and I left Vietnam 16th of October, can I enter there again tomorrow 14th November?

A Answered by Lan

Yes, that is fine. You can enter Vietnam tomorrow for another 45-day visa-free stay.

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Rachel

United Kingdom

We have two long layovers in Vietnam on our way to and from a trip to Taiwan. If we enter Vietnam using the 15 day UK visa exemption at Ho Chi Minh on our way out, are we still eligible for a second 15 day UK visa exemption at Hanoi on our way back two weeks later? I don't want to find that we are unable to exit the airport at Hanoi (longer layover and I want to visit the city more). Any advice?

A Answered by Lan

UK passport holders are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 45 days; therefore, you can enter Vietnam for tourism purposes or for connecting flights to other countries without a visa in both cases.

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Danielle

Ireland

Hi, I live in Ireland and am travelling to Thailand and then to Vietnam. I am hoping to stay in Vietnam for approx 45 days, what kind of visa do I need?

A Answered by Lan

You can apply for a 3 month single entry Evisa to stay in Vietnam for a trip of less than 90 days.

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Corina Brown

Romania

Hello, I live in Usa , I am a permanent resident but my passport is still european citizen. I am flying to Vietnam , Hanoi at the end of January through Hong Kong for 4 days, can I ask what kind of visa I need?

A Answered by Lan

If you plan to stay in Vietnam for 4 days, you can apply for a 30-day e-visa on your Romanian passport. You can use the e-visa to fly to Vietnam from either the USA or Romania.

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Tina Hopkins

United Kingdom

Hi. Do Australian passport holders require a transit visa to transit through Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh enroute from London to Sydney? Onward travel within 24 hours.

A Answered by Lan

@Tina Hopkins, If you remain in the transit area, a visa is not required for your connecting flight.

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Raymond Liu

United States

Can I use eVisa to enter the Hanoi cruise port and tour the Halong Bay?

A Answered by Lan

@Raymond Liu, That is fine; the e-visa is valid for both sea and air entry. There is no problem with entering Vietnam through any eligible seaport.

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Jasmine

Malaysia

Hi, Me and my family are Malaysian citizens visiting from KL to Hong Kong will get a transit pass through immigration at HCMH airport on the 22nd and on 29th we will fly back from Hong Kong to HCMH and have a couple days stay at the city. Do i need to apply e-visa for the multiple entry?

A Answered by Lan

@Jasmine, You do not need a visa for both of your entries mentioned above, as long as your stay for each entry does not exceed 30 days.

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Mandy FORREST

United Kingdom

We are UK citizens visiting Vietnam on 25th October until 28th November, returning on 2nd November until 18th November. Am I covered by the visa waiver?

A Answered by Lina

@Mandy FORREST, UK passports are exempt from visa requirements for up to 45 days per entry. Therefore, you do not need a visa for your travel from October 25th to November 28th (2 entries).

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Jonas Nielsen

Denmark

My wife and I are Danish citizens and Will visit Vietnam from Thailand for app. 21 days. Are we required to apply for visa?

A Answered by Lina

@Jonas Nielsen, As a Danish passport holder, you are exempt from a visa for Vietnam for a maximum of up to 45 days.

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Maria Luz Soriano

United States

We are US citizens visiting Philippine, Singapore for 3 days and Vietnam for 4 days, Our flight to Vietnam is coming from Singapore how do we apply for visa?

A Answered by Lina

@Maria Luz Soriano, US passports are eligible for the e-visa; therefore, you can apply for an e-visa to visit Vietnam from Singapore.

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Michael Kuczynski

Netherlands

Our cruise ship will stay at Phu My for one day, 20 November. We are EU passport holders (The Netherlands). Do we need a visa to go onshore that day? And do we need a visa if we stay on the ship that day?

A Answered by Lan

@Michael Kuczynski, Dutch passport holders are still required a visa for Vietnam. If you plan to go onshore, you will need to apply for a visa. However, if you choose to stay onboard and not pass through the immigration counter, a visa is not required.

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Tilly grossman

United Kingdom

Hi I’m a British National travelling from Cambodia to Vietnam, staying in Vietnam for a total of 17 days. Do I need a visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Tilly grossman, No, you do not need a visa for 17 day stay. UK passport holders are eligible for the 45-day visa free exemption policy!

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Santiago Cicchetti

Argentina

Hi, I have an Italian and Argentinean passport (double citizenship) can I use my Italian passport to avoid the visa requirement?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Santiago Cicchetti, Yes, you can use the Italian passport for entering Vietnam for a 45-day visa-free stay.

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Toddington Toons

United Kingdom

I will arrive to Vietnam on the 14th AUG and will fly to Thailand on the 29th AUG, will I need to apply for Visa or can I enter with visa free entry? How long does it take for me to enter Vietnam again with the visa free entry? Can I return to Vietnam immediately?

A Answered by Lan

@Toddington Toons, There is a total of 15 days between August 14th and August 29th. Therefore, you do not need a visa in this case, and once you exit Vietnam, you can re-enter immediately without having to wait for a couple of days.

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Alice Ledzion

United Kingdom

There are supposed to be changes to the free entry regulations (British passport holders can now enter for up to 30 days without a visa from 15th August). If I fly to Thailand and back from Vietnam on 15th August can I then stay for 30days after that? (I arrived in Vietnam on 1st August and entered without a visa).

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Alice Ledzion, The 45-day visa exemption policy has been approved; however, we are still unsure if UK passports are included in the exemption list. Please check back on our website after 15 August for further information and updates.

https://www.myvietnamvisa.com/vietnam-visa-policy-updates-news.html

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Carla

United Kingdom

I have a British passport and am visiting for 15 days. I’m getting a bus from Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh, is it still visa free at the land borders?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Carla, Yes, you can enter Vietnam at any land borders, there is no restriction on that.

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Nick

Australia

I hold an Australian passport, but are currently in China and want to cross over into Hanoi via Xishuangbanna for about 2 weeks to visit a friend. Do I need a visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Nick, Yes, Australian passport holders still require a valid visa for Vietnam. You can either contact the embassy of Vietnam in China for visa instructions or apply online for an e-visa for entry via a land border.

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Gill Knight

Ireland

I have an Irish passport do I need a visa for Vietnam. I will be staying 10 days!

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Gill Knight, Yes, we are afraid that Irish passports still require a visa for Vietnam regardless the length of your stay!

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Michael Warwick

United Kingdom

I am British, my wife Spanish, therefore we are Visa exempt, we are in Hanoi, our 7th day in Vietnam, can we leave Vietnam to visit Hong Kong, and then return back to Vietnam?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Michael Warwick, Yes, you can immediately return Vietnam for another 15 day visa-free stay from Hong Kong!

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Richard Ferrin

United States

Hi! I am a US Passport holder, however, I also have a valid APEC Business Travel Card. Am I still required to get a visa prior to entering Vietnam?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Richard Ferrin, As an APEC travel card holder, you are exempt from visa requirements for Vietnam for 60 days. Therefore, you do not need a visa for your entry to Vietnam.

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HELEN CHAN

United Kingdom

Hi! I hold a British Passport so can visit visa-free for 15 days but how about my boyfriend? He holds an Irish passport. Will he need a visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@HELEN CHAN, Yes, Irish passport holders are still required a valid visa to visit Vietnam. Your friend can apply for an e-visa online, which will allow him to stay in the country for 30 days.

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Hang Ngo

United States

Hi, I am US citizen and have a US passport, but I was born in Vietnam. Based on your information here, I can qualify for a visa exemption, and my US-born spouse and US-born child can also qualify for the visa exemption, is that correct? We are going to live in Vietnam for about 4 months sometime next year so my child can learn Vietnamese. What is the turnaround time for the visa exemption application and how much does it cost if I do the process myself versus hiring you to do that for me?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Hang Ngo, To answer your question, may we know if you still hold a Vietnamese ID or birth certificate?

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Josh Peacock

United Kingdom

We are currently in Cambodia, and plan to travel to Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow by bus. Can we get a visa on arrival at the land border, or do we need to apply for an e-visa?

A Answered by Mai Le

@Josh Peacock, UK passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 15 days, whether entering Vietnam by bus or air from Cambodia. Therefore, you do not need to apply for an e-visa or visa on arrival.

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Benedikte Johansen

Denmark

Hi. My Family and I, with danish passports, will be in Vietnam from 1-22 November 2023. We will travel one or two days to Singapore during this period. Will we need a visum for this period (due to the new visum rules rom 15th august 2023)?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Benedikte Johansen, You do not need a visa for Vietnam as long as your stay is less than 15 days. If you exit and re-enter from Singapore, you can immediately return with a new 15-day visa exemption!

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Michael Prime

Japan

Hello. I have a British passport and my wife and two children have Japanese passports. We will have a one-day stay in July and another one-day in August. We don’t need a visa for that, right? I’ve tried calling the embassy in Tokyo many times but cannot get through.

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Michael Prime, Yes, you (UK passport) and your family members holding Japanese passports do not need a visa for either entry as long as your stays are less than 15 days on each occasion.

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Richard Hope

United Kingdom

Hi. We’re from the uk and we travel to Vietnam staying in Ho Chi Minh City for 5 days. We then travel to Cambodia for 6 days. We then return to Vietnam for a further 12 days. As they are two separate visits do we qualify for visa exemption?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Richard Hope, You do not need a visa for both entries as your stays are less than 15 days.

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Michal Z.

Poland

Hi, I am a Polish citizen with a Polish passport and want to visit Vietnam in mid-September for 2 weeks. I then want to visit neighbouring countries Cambodia & Laos and re-enter Vietnam for another week in November. Can I apply for a multiple entry, 90-day e-visa or need 2 separate 30-day visas? Thanks in advance for your help!

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Michal Z, Starting from 15 August, 2023, you will be able to apply for a 3 month multiple entry e-visa. That will cover your whole trip in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia without having to apply for 2 seperate visas.

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Doris Waters

Australia

Hello, I am an Australian Citizen with a current Passport. I will be on a cruise ship with excursions to Nha Trang (9 Hours) & Ho Chi Minh City (11 Hours). Do I need a Visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Doris Waters, We are afraid that you still need a visa for this short cruise excursions. As an Australian citizen, you are eligible for the 30-day e-visa scheme. You can apply online and use the e-visa for your entry into Vietnam.

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Hoang le

United States

Hey I’m US citizen and my passport expire July 2024 planning to stay for 41 days can I still apply for visa to stay for 41 days?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Hoang le, Sure, you can apply for a 3 month e-visa to cover your 41-day trip in Vietnam!

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Maureen Westgarth

United Kingdom

Hi I am a UK citizen travelling to Phuket from Singapore by cruise ship. The ship will be docked only for the day. Do I need a visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Maureen Westgarth, You do not need a visa for your cruise trip if you visit Vietnam for less than 15 days!

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Mauro Camara

Italy

Hi, I am an Italian citizen arriving in Vietnam on the 19th of July and will leave from Bangkok, Thailand on the 2nd of August. I don't have any train or bus ticket going from Vietnam to Thailand as I was thinking of buying it there, however I do have a flight ticket from Bangkok to Italy. Will this be enough for proof of onward travel, even if I don't have bus/train/flight tickets from Vietnam to Thailand?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Mauro Camara, In most cases, it is not required to provide proof of onward travel and you can book your train/flight tickets to Bangkok later when you are in Vietnam!

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rob redwood

United Kingdom

hello there, Im a uk citizen, I will be entering Vietnam from Laos on the 21st July, then traveling down Vietnam and leaving Vietnam for Cambodia on the 3rd august (14 days). I was wondering when I enter Vietnam do I need proof of my exit, so they know Im not staying longer than the 15 days ? if so what would proof be? bus tickets?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@rob redwood, You can show your onward travel proof, such as a flight reservation or bus tickets; however, in most cases, this information is not required!

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Filippo Romano

United Kingdom

Hey, I'm a UK citizen, I arrived in Vietnam on the 4th of June - was able to stay 15 days so on the 16th I went to the border to Nam Phao, which i was turned away due to not having the exit documents - I then went to Lao Bao and was given another 15days when I entered (visa free). When I leave from Ho Chi Min airport on the 30th - what do I need to have in order to leave?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Filippo Romano, As we know, for stays of less than 15 days under the visa exemption, no exit documents are required at Ho Chi Minh City airport.

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Morgan

United Kingdom

Hello I am a UK citizen. I arrive in Vietnam on the 20th June (10.50am) and leave on the 6th July (15.45pm). So 15 and a half days. Annoyingly I didn't know I could stay 15 days without a visa. Do I still need a visa? Thanks

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Morgan, There are a total of 17 days between 20 June to 06 July, therefore, you will need a visa for this stay!

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Nicole R

United Kingdom

Hi, I am a UK passport holder and am planning on flying to Hanoi and staying for 7 days before flying out to Bali for 2 weeks and then returning to Vietnam at Ho Chi Minh for 2 nights and then flying home. Do I need to apply for a visa for this trip as I will be entering Vietnam twice? Thank you.

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Nicole R, You do not need visa for those entries as both of them are less than 15 days!

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Andreia Roldao

Portugal

Hi, I am a Portuguese citizen, so I will need a visa right?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Andreia Roldao, Yes, Portuguese passports are still required a valid visa to visit Vietnam!

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Jordan G

United Kingdom

Hi there, thanks for all the useful information. I'm a UK passport-holder and will be travelling to Vietnam for 15 nights. (arrive 4th January, depart 19th January) I guess that technically this trip would therefore be 15 nights/16 days. Does that mean that I will need to apply for a visa? I'll be in Phuc Quoc for 4 nights, if that makes a differnce. Thanks in advance for any advice.

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Jordan G, Based on the information you have provided, we recommend that you apply for a 30-day visa to cover your entire trip, as you would overstay the 15-day visa exemption by one day. The visit to Phu Quoc does not make any difference to this requirement, as it is considered part of your overall trip to Vietnam.

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Juan Jose Medina

Mexico

Hi ! As a Mexican national that holds a US Visa, can I enter the country as of of the visa exemptions, or should I apply for the eVisa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Juan Jose Medina, As of June 2023, Mexican passports are still required a valid visa to visit Vietnam and you are eligible to apply for the e-visa online.

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Richard D

I understand I can enter Vietnam as a UK passport for up to 15 days I am entering Vietnam on 15th September 2023 for 13 days and leaving on the 27th September 2023 for Cambodia, which is acceptable under the visa exemption policy we can enter and leave without a e-visa. We will be returning to Vietnam 7 days later via Song Tien land port arriving 4th October 2023. On our second entry on the 4th October 2023 do we need an e-visa? or are we allowed entry through the visa exemption policy for up to 15 days?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Richard D, You do not need a visa for these two entries, as both of them are less than 15 days. When you exit Vietnam, you can re-enter with a new 15-day visa exemption.

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Graham Jeffers

United Kingdom

My wife and I are British citizen and we will be visiting Vietnam in November am I right in thinking we can enter under the Vietnam visa exemption. Kind regards Graham

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Graham Jeffers, UK/British passports are exempt from visa for Vietnam for 15 days. Therefore, if your stay is less than 15 days, you do not need a visa for this visit!

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Maz

Australia

Do I need a visa to travel to Vietnam from Australia for an eight night stay?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Maz, Yes, a visa is still required for Australian passports visiting Vietnam, as of June 2023. Thank you!

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Joel

United Kingdom

Hi, I have a UK passport and will land in Hanoi on July 6th, but plan on heading straight into Laos that day or the next. I will re-enter Vietnam around the 16th and fly out of Hanoi on the 3rd of August. Am I correct in thinking that my initial landing on the 6th will fall under the 15 day tourist exemption, and I can cover the longer stay with the E-Visa? Thanks in advance

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Joel, Yes, that is correct. You can enter Vietnam for a 15-day visa-free stay on your first entry, and then you can apply for an e-visa to return to Vietnam on 16 June to cover the second part of your trip.

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Joe

United States

Im having a US Passport. I'll be arriving from USA to Hanoi on Sunday June 18. I plan to visit Malaysia on Wednesday June 21, and return to Hanoi on Saturday June 24. Then fly out of Hanoi same day Saturday June 24 night. What kind of visa would I need for this multiple entry in short window?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Joe, If your return flight to Vietnam is just for a transit and you do not plan to exit the airport, you may not need a visa in this case.

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India

My wife is a Russian citizen so Vietnam is visa free for her and I am an Indian passport holder so i can also get any visa free or visa on arrival as spouse of visa free country passport holder ??

A Answered by Lina Tran

@MJ, That is not the case, you still require a valid visa to visit Vietnam as an Indian passport holder!

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teddy

United Kingdom

I'm staying in Vietnam for 15 days, but I'm having trip to Penang for 5 days do I need a multi entry visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@teddy, If you hold a valid UK passport, you can fly to Penang and return Vietnam for another 15-day visa exemption! No visa is required for both trips if they are less than 15 days!

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Jenny tam

Canada

My husband and I are Canadian passport holder on a celebrity cruise next March,2024 . Our cruise starts in Hong Kong ,and will be docks in Halong Bay and Ho Chi Minh . Do we need a visa or cruise will arrange for us .Jenny Canada May 27, 2023

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Jenny Tam, Yes, you will need a visa for your entry to Vietnam by cruise. You can either contact the cruise operator for visa assistance or apply for an e-visa for visiting Halong bay and Ho Chi Minh city.

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Sarah

I'm a UK passport holder on a princess cruise next February. My cruise starts in Singapore, but docks on two consecutive days in Vietnam. Will the UK visa exemption cover me for this? Ports are Nha Trang and Phu My.

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Sarah, You do not need a visa in this case as the 15-day visa-free exemption will cover both entries to the two mentioned ports.

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Betsy

Hong Kong

My sister arrives from UK to Hong Kong, then from Hong Kong we will travel to Hoi An. We're both British Passport holders, does she/we still need a visa to enter Vietnam?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Betsy, You do not need a visa if your stay in Vietnam is less than 15 days.

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Nick

Myanmar

I’m from Myanmar. We will go to visit the whole country starting from 23rd May and return on 7th June, so total 16 days. For 2 days overstay, how can we do?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Nick, Myanmar passports are exempt from visa requirements for Vietnam for up to 14 days. Therefore, if you plan to stay longer than 14 days, you will need to obtain a visa for your entry.

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Orlando

Mexico

Hi I have a Mexico passport, planning to go for 8 days. Do I need a visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Orlando, Yes, you still require a visa for your entry to Vietnam regardless of the duration of your stay.

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Timothy Rhodes

United Kingdom

Hi, We plan to arrive in Hanoi on May 20th, then leave on the 22nd to go to laos for 4 nights. We return on the 26th and leave again on 3rd June to go to Bali. We then arrive back on the 16th June for 1 night before leaving to travel home to the UK. Total days in Vietnam = 14 but entry in and out =3. Do we need any visa and if so which one?

A Answered by Lan

@Timothy Rhodes, You do not need a visa for all entries into Vietnam as long as you stay for no longer 15 days for each entry!

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Poe

Myanmar

Hello, I am a Myanmar Passport holder and I will need to re-enter Vietnam after just a few days of leaving from Vietnam. Will I need to apply for a visa for re-entering?

A Answered by Lan

@Poe, No, you can re-enter for another 21-day under visa exemption. No visa is required in your case!

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Jovie

Philippines

Hi I am a Filipino and I am visiting Vietnam for 15 days then I will visit Singapore for 5 days. I want to go back to Vietnam for another 20 days visit. Does the count for my 21 day max stay start anew after I re enter Vietnam from Singapore?

A Answered by Lan

@Jovie, Your exemption period will start again from the date you enter Vietnam from Singapore. Therefore, you can stay for another 21 days without any issues.

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Liam Hale

United Kingdom

Hi. I am a UK passport holder. I'm wanting to visit Vietnam for 4 days before going to visit Singapore for 5 days and then return to Vietnam for 5 days. Am I allowed to do this without purchasing a visa as it is still within the 15 day stay?

A Answered by Lan

@Liam Hale, As long as you stay for no longer 15 days for each entry, you can exit and return Vietnam anytime you wish!

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Katrina Arceo

United States

Hi! I'm still a Filipino/Philippine citizen but a U.S. Greencard holder (legal resident in U.S.A). But Im not a U.S. Citizen yet. As a Philippine passport holder (with U.S. greencard), do I need to apply for Vietnam visa?

A Answered by Lan

@Katrina Arceo, As long as you still hold a valid Philippine passport, you are eligible for the visa-waiver policy for 21 days.

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Andrew Wright

United Kingdom

I am travelling from Thailand to Vietnam i am a uk 🇬🇧 citizen and my girlfriend is a Thai citizen do we both need visa’s?

A Answered by Mai Le

@Andrew Wright, Hereunder you find the exempt-visa period for both passports:

Thai passorts: 30 days
UK passports: 15 days

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Gablin Prasad

New Zealand

We are new zealand citizens travelling from Cambodia to Vietnam for 5 days will I require visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Gablin Prasad, Yes, New Zealand passports still need a valid visa to visit Vietnam regardless your length of stay!

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Josiah

United States

Can US citizen’s stay 15 days or less no visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Josiah, US citizens must obtain a visa before entering Vietnam, regardless of the length of stay. Therefore, it is advise that you apply for a visa prior to visiting Vietnam.

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Ng Chong Fai

Hong Kong

We are traveling to Ho Chi Minh City on July 3, 2023 and we have booked a B&B. However, they do not reveal their address until 3 days before arrival. Can we apply for the evisa now? Or, do we apply for the landing visa at the airport?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Ng Chong Fai, Yes, that is fine. You can just fill in the name of the hotel or B&B that you plan to stay or put the name of the street address where you will be staying at.

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Haejin Mattsen

United States

Do I need a flight and hotel booked before applying for an E-Visa?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Haejin Mattsen, Yes if you apply on the official website, proof of flight booking and hotel reservation will be required!

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Sam Bayraktar

United Kingdom

Hi I am travelling to Vietnam on 15th or 17th of Nov and returning back to UK on 1st of December as a British citizen. But I will go to Thailand in-between for a week. Will I need a Vietnamese tourist multiple entry visa or do I get 15 days exemption each time I visit Vietnam?

A Answered by Lina Tran

@Sam Bayraktar, According to the new visa policy, you are allowed to re-enter Vietnam immediately after your trip in Thailand. Therefore, you do not a multi-entry visa in this case.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Do I have to prepare something for the entry procedure at the airport if I am exempted from the Vietnam visa?

No. If you are a citizen of 25 countries exempted from a visa, you only need to prepare a minimum 6-month valid passport with 2 blank pages for the check-in at the airport.

2. How long does it take to get a stay extension if my exemption of visa is expired?

The process of stay extension is 05 working days. It might take longer if your documents are not sufficient and need to be fixed or supplemented.

3. How many times can I apply for a visa exemption extension continuously?

Foreigners entering Vietnam with a visa waiver certificate can apply for the extension only once after arriving in Vietnam.

4. How long is the visa exemption certificate valid?

A visa exemption has a maximum validity of 5 years. However, it will expire 6 months in advance of the expiration of foreigners’ passports or valid equivalent international travel documents.

5. I overstay my visa exemption for 1 day, what can I do?

If you overstay your Vietnam visa for less than 3 days, you are not required to contact the Immigration office, instead you can go to the airport and pay the fine there upon exit, it is about 500,000 VND (~$23 US) fine per overstay day!

6. Can I use visa exemption for multiple entries in Vietnam?

According to the new policy in 2020, you can re-enter Vietnam with a new visa exemption certificate right after your exit date instead of waiting for 30 days as before. Please make sure your passport is 6 months valid and includes 2 pages for stamping the visa exemption certificate.

7. Is there a visa exemption for 45 days in Vietnam?

Yes, the Vietnamese Government is considering the proposal for a 45-day free-visa waiver program for travelers from certain markets such as European countries, South Korea, and Japan.

8. How long can I visit Vietnam without a visa?

The length of visa-free stay will depend on your nationality. Currently, citizens of the following countries are eligible for visa exemptions and can stay in Vietnam without a visa for the specified period of time:

Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia for a stay of up to 30 days.
Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, Italy and Russia for a stay of up to 45 days.
Laos and Cambodia for a stay of up to 30 days.
Panama, Chile for a stay of up to 90 days.
Philippines for a stay of up to 21 days.

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1. Do I have to prepare something for the entry procedure at the airport if I am exempted from the Vietnam visa?

2. How long does it take to get a stay extension if my exemption of visa is expired?

3. How many times can I apply for a visa exemption extension continuously?

4. How long is the visa exemption certificate valid?

5. I overstay my visa exemption for 1 day, what can I do?

6. Can I use visa exemption for multiple entries in Vietnam?

7. Is there a visa exemption for 45 days in Vietnam?

8. How long can I visit Vietnam without a visa?

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