Do Italian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Italian citizens are eligible for a 15-day visa exemption in Vietnam. However, specific requirements must be met:

• You need to hold a passport that remains valid for at least six months after the arrival date in Vietnam.
• The passport must have two blank pages for the visa stamp. 

If you intend to stay in Vietnam for more than 15 days or participate in non-exempt activities, such as working or studying, a visa is needed. 

How to apply for a Vietnamese visa on an Italian passport

Visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Italy

You can obtain a Vietnam visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Italy or neighboring countries. The following documents are required for the application process:

1. A valid original passport with at least six months beyond the intended entry date to Vietnam.
2. A completed visa application form, which can be downloaded from the embassy's website or obtained in person.
3. One recent passport-sized photo.
4. Payment of the visa fee.
5. Once the application is submitted, wait for the approval and then retrieve the visa at the embassy.

Apply for e-visa online

If you are planning a trip to Vietnam for either tourism or business purposes, you can apply for a Vietnam e-visa, which permits a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days. Here are the steps to follow for the application process:

1. Visit the Vietnam e-visa website at https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ and complete the application form, including all the required information.
2. Upload a recent passport-style photo and a scanned copy of the biographical page of your passport.
3. Pay the fee of 25 USD.
4. If approved, you will receive your e-visa via email in about three working days.

Apply for a visa on arrival

Italian passport holders traveling by air and arriving at one of Vietnam's international airports can obtain a visa on arrival. Follow these steps to obtain the visa:

1. Obtain a visa approval letter from a reputable visa agency in Vietnam.
2. Pay the visa approval letter processing fee online using a credit or debit card and wait for the letter to be sent via mail.
3. Upon arrival at one of Vietnam's international airports, such as Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat, present the visa approval letter, your passport, and two passport-size photos. Then, pay the visa stamping fee and receive your visa.

How much is the visa fee for Italian passports?

Fee comparison 

Travel tips for Italian citizens visiting Vietnam

How to get there

To transfer to Vietnam from Italy, you can take flights provided by different airlines namely Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Thai Airways, Korean Air, and Air France. 

The most popular routes between Vietnam and Italy include flights from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi to Rome, Milan, or Venice and vice versa.

Rome - Ho Chi Minh City

Milan - Hanoi

Weather awareness

• Climate: Vietnam has a tropical climate while Italy has a Mediterranean climate.
• Temperature: During the summer months in Vietnam (June to August), temperatures can reach up to 35°C (95°F) in the lowlands and coastal regions, while in the winter months (December to February), temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F) in the north and central regions. The southern regions of Vietnam tend to have more consistent temperatures throughout the year, ranging from 25-30°C (77-86°F). In Italy, summers (June to August) are hot, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C (95°F) in the south, while winters (December to February) can be cold, especially, in the north, with temperatures dropping to around 0°C (32°F) or below. The coastal areas of Italy tend to be milder, with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C (50-68°F) in the winter and 25-30°C (77-86°F) in the summer.
• Weather: Vietnam experiences a tropical monsoon climate with two distinct seasons: a wet season and a dry season. The wet season lasts from May to October, with heavy rains and occasional typhoons, while the dry season lasts from November to April, with lower humidity and less rain. Italy, on the other hand, has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.