Vietnam Visa Exemption

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
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Vietnam visa-waiver policy 2024

What is Vietnam visa exemption?

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).

Certificate of visa exemption

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.

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Maria Wooldridge
United States on January 30, 2024

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?

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A Lan Answered on January 30, 2024

@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 on January 24, 2024

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.

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A Lan Answered on January 24, 2024

@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 on January 16, 2024

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

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A Lan Answered on January 16, 2024

@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 on January 11, 2024

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?

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A Lan Answered on January 11, 2024

@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 on December 29, 2023

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

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A Lan Answered on December 29, 2023

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 on December 29, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on December 29, 2023

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 on December 26, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on December 26, 2023

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

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Rolande Thibault
Canada on December 22, 2023

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

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A Lan Answered on December 23, 2023

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 on December 18, 2023

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.

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A Lan Answered on December 18, 2023

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 on December 10, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on December 11, 2023

@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 on December 07, 2023

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

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A Lan Answered on December 08, 2023

@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 on December 07, 2023

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.

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A Lan Answered on December 08, 2023

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 on December 04, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on December 04, 2023

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

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Tania Babina
Singapore on November 27, 2023

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?

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A Lina Answered on November 28, 2023

@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 on November 13, 2023

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

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A Lan Answered on November 13, 2023

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

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Rachel
United Kingdom on November 13, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on November 13, 2023

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 on November 13, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on November 13, 2023

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 on November 12, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on November 12, 2023

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 on November 07, 2023

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.

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A Lan Answered on November 08, 2023

@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 on November 06, 2023

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

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A Lan Answered on November 07, 2023

@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 on October 06, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on October 06, 2023

@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 on October 03, 2023

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?

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A Lina Answered on October 04, 2023

@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 on September 26, 2023

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

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A Lina Answered on September 26, 2023

@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 on September 18, 2023

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?

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A Lina Answered on September 18, 2023

@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 on August 28, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on August 28, 2023

@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 on August 24, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on August 24, 2023

@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 on August 18, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on August 18, 2023

@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 on August 09, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on August 09, 2023

@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 on August 04, 2023

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).

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A Lina Tran Answered on August 04, 2023

@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 on July 23, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 23, 2023

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

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Nick
Australia on July 19, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 19, 2023

@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 on July 18, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 19, 2023

@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 on July 16, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 17, 2023

@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 on July 16, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 16, 2023

@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 on July 11, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 11, 2023

@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 on July 09, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 09, 2023

@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 on July 08, 2023

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?

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A Mai Le Answered on July 08, 2023

@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 on July 06, 2023

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)?

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 06, 2023

@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 on July 05, 2023

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.

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 05, 2023

@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 on July 03, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on July 03, 2023

@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 on June 29, 2023

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!

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 29, 2023

@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 on June 28, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 28, 2023

@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 on June 25, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 26, 2023

@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 on June 22, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 23, 2023

@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 on June 22, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 23, 2023

@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 on June 21, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 21, 2023

@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 on June 17, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 17, 2023

@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 on June 15, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 15, 2023

@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 on June 12, 2023

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.

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 12, 2023

@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 on June 12, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 12, 2023

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

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Jordan G
United Kingdom on June 06, 2023

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.

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 06, 2023

@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 on June 06, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 06, 2023

@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
Uk on June 05, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 05, 2023

@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 on June 03, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 04, 2023

@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 on June 02, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 02, 2023

@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 on June 02, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 02, 2023

@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 on June 01, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on June 01, 2023

@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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MJ
India on May 30, 2023

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 ??

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A Lina Tran Answered on May 30, 2023

@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 on May 30, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on May 30, 2023

@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 on May 28, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on May 29, 2023

@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
Uk on May 23, 2023

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.

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A Lina Tran Answered on May 24, 2023

@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 on May 22, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on May 22, 2023

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

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Nick
Myanmar on May 22, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on May 22, 2023

@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 on May 21, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on May 21, 2023

@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 on May 10, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on May 10, 2023

@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 on May 09, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on May 09, 2023

@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 on May 09, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on May 09, 2023

@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 on May 03, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on May 03, 2023

@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 on May 02, 2023

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?

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A Lan Answered on May 02, 2023

@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 on May 01, 2023

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?

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A Mai Le Answered on May 01, 2023

@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 on April 29, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on April 29, 2023

@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 on April 28, 2023

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

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@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 on April 28, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on April 28, 2023

@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 on April 27, 2023

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

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A Lina Tran Answered on April 27, 2023

@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 on April 23, 2023

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?

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A Lina Tran Answered on April 23, 2023

@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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