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Vietnam 45 Day Visa Exemption

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Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved the extension of the visa exemption period from 15 to 45 days for citizens of 12 European & Asian countries. Resolution 128/NQ-CP, which took effect on August 15, 2023.

New visa exemption policy

Vietnam has granted a 45-day visa exemption to citizens of 24 countries, effective from 15 August 2023 to 14 March 2028.

Country Previous visa exemption (before 15/08/2023) New visa exemption
Russia 15 days 45 days
Japan 15 days 45 days
South Korea 15 days 45 days
Denmark 15 days 45 days
Norway 15 days 45 days
Sweden 15 days 45 days
Finland 15 days 45 days
United Kingdom 15 days 45 days
Germany 15 days 45 days
France 15 days 45 days
Italy 15 days 45 days
Spain 15 days 45 days
Belgium N/A 45 days
Bulgaria N/A 45 days
Croatia N/A 45 days
Czech Republic N/A 45 days
Hungary N/A 45 days
Luxembourg N/A 45 days
Netherlands N/A 45 days
Poland N/A 45 days
Romania N/A 45 days
Slovakia N/A 45 days
Slovenia N/A 45 days
Switzerland N/A 45 days

Validity

- Visa-free entry and temporary stay are granted for up to 45 days from the date of entry into Vietnam.

Conditions for 45-day visa-free entry to Vietnam

Citizens of eligible countries holding ordinary passports are granted unilateral visa exemption regardless of their purpose of entry, provided that all the following conditions are met:

- Hold a valid ordinary passport issued by the competent authority of the country of citizenship, with at least 6 months' validity remaining from the date of entry.

- Have a return ticket or a ticket for onward travel to another country.

- Must not fall under the categories banned or restricted from entry into Vietnam.

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J
Indonesia 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I entered vietnam with visa exemption and got 30 days stay. I left after 1 month and move to Thailand. How long I should stay in Thailand until i can re-enter vietnam ?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

@J, after you exit Vietnam, you can re-enter immediately and receive a new visa exemption. There is no required waiting period.

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Jaqui Peyton
United Kingdom 4 months, 2 weeks ago

I’m going to Vietnam from Majorca without a visa. Can I got to Cambodia after 45 days and then return to Vietnam again for 45 days without a visa? Also not to stay long in Cambodia.Thank you

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A Answered by Lan Answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

@Jaqui Peyton, yes, that’s fine. Once you exit Vietnam (to Cambodia), you can re-enter and enjoy another 45-day visa-free stay.

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john n bali
United Kingdom 8 months, 2 weeks ago

I am leaving Vietnam before my 45 day visa expires. When I come back to Vietnam on 24th December I will still have one day left on that original visa. Will I be able to get a new 45 day visa on arrival, even though I have one day left on the old one?. Thanks. Nick

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A Answered by Lan Answered 8 months, 2 weeks ago

@John n Bali, do you mean you entered Vietnam with the 45-day visa exemption for UK passport holders or a 45-day e-Visa that you applied for online? Please specify!

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Rosie
United Kingdom 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hello, my partner and I are currently travelling Vietnam. We are from the UK. We would like to spend more time here but our 45s are ending shortly. We would like to leave and come back in via Laos. Will our 45 days restart? Thank you

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A Answered by Lan Answered 9 months, 2 weeks ago

@Rosie, yes, if you go to Laos and return, you will receive another 45-day visa-free stay, as the exemption will reset.

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Maria Nguyen
Denmark 1 year, 4 months ago

I am going to Vietnam this Summer from Denmark. I will only be in Vietnam for 5 days and going to Japan for a week. After, I will go back to Vietnam to stay for another 10 days. So question is, can I re-enter Vietnam visa-free a week after last visit?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 4 months ago

@Maria Nguyen, yes, you do not need a visa for either of your entries into Vietnam, provided that each stay does not exceed 45 days.

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Michael Smith
United Kingdom 1 year, 4 months ago

I want to visit Hanoi in November for 10 days on the visa on arrival 45 day stamp. I want to visit ho chi Minh at the end of January on another 45 day visa on arrival. I will have left Vietnam for 2 months so I'm hoping this is ok ?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 4 months ago

@Michael Smith, yes, there is no problem with that. Once you exit Vietnam, you can immediately re-enter without any issues.

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Erik Nordenson
Sweden 1 year, 7 months ago

Hello : I am from Sweden and going to Vietnam on the 45 day visa. Can I extend this visa to a 90 day multiple in Vietnam >

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Marc
Germany 1 year, 7 months ago

Does this also apply to land borders? I'm planning to enter Vietnam by land coming from Laos on a German passport. Can I simply cross the border without having applied for anything beforehand?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 7 months ago

@Marc, yes, the exemption applies to both air and overland entry; therefore, you are still eligible for the 45-day free stay.

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Eugene
South Korea 1 year, 7 months ago

I’m from Korea. I went to Vietnam last week and I’d like to go back there after 2 weeks do I need to apply for a visa?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 7 months ago

Hello, yes, it's perfectly fine. You can return to Vietnam immediately upon leaving; there's no required wait time before each entry/re-entry.

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James
United Kingdom 1 year, 8 months ago

Hello, I plan on staying in Vietnam, for 30 days. I don't have a return flight booked yet as I may wish to extend my stay. Is this possible or do I need proof I am leaving the country?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Outward travel proof may not be required upon arrival in Vietnam; however, if you want to extend your exemption period, we advise that you do it at least 2-3 weeks before your visa stamp expires.

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Anna
Gernany 1 year, 9 months ago

Hi. I’m from Germany. I’m planning to stay in Vietnam for 10 days with the visa exemption. Then leave Vietnam and visit Laos for 2 weeks. After that I plan to come back to Vietnam. Can I re enter Vietnam with the new visa exemption rule ?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 9 months ago

@Anna, Once you exit Vietnam, you can immediately re-enter with a new 45-day visa-free exemption. So you do not need a visa for both entries.

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Ayse Varol
United Kingdom 1 year, 10 months ago

Hi, I'm from the UK, got a border cross extension visa of 45 days, I'm now in Vietnam and want to go to Malaysia tonight for a few days. After that I want to come back to Vietnam. Can I enter with this extension visa or do I need to apply for something else in order to re enter? Please let me know as soon as possible, thank you in advance!

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 10 months ago

@Ayse Varol, After exiting Vietnam, you can re-enter with a new 45-day visa exemption without any waiting time required for each re-entry.

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George
United Kingdom 1 year, 10 months ago

I am from United Kingdom and plan on staying for 45 days then via land border to Cambodia going across and coming back. Can I come back across land border without visa?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 10 months ago

@George, Yes, the visa exemption is valid for both air and overland entry.

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Ha
United Kingdom 1 year, 10 months ago

Hey! I'm from the UK and will be coming to visit family in vietnam for 1-2 weeks then going on a tour that goes from thailand to cambodia and then back into vietnam again for 12 days, will I need to apply for a multiple entry visa ?

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A Answered by Lina Answered 1 year, 10 months ago

@Ha, You do not need a visa for either of your visits if you hold a valid UK passport. Please ensure that your stay does not exceed 45 days for each entry.

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James Kerr
Auatralia 1 year, 11 months ago

Does this apply to Australian or New Zealand passport holders?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 1 year, 11 months ago

@James Kerr, Australian and New Zealand passport holders still require a visa to visit Vietnam; the 45-day exemption applies only to the listed countries above.

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Kaori Mori
Japan 1 year, 11 months ago

I have a Japanese passport. Does this new 45 days visa free rule allow me to enter and exit multiple times within 45 days? I need to exit and re-enter Vietnam as I am going to take 3 different cruises during 45 days.

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 1 year, 11 months ago

@Kaori Mori, Yes, you can immediately re-enter Vietnam for another 45-day visa-free entry once you exit.

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Philippe Saint-Pere
France 1 year, 12 months ago

I hold a French passport and I see France listed among the visa-exempted countries. Does that mean I need to do nothing? Just buy a return ticket and I will be granted a stay of up to 45 days?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 1 year, 12 months ago

@Philippe Saint-Pere, Yes, please present your valid passport upon landing at the Vietnam airport, where you will be granted a 45-day visa-free stamp.

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Bill Miller
Australia 2 years ago

Any letters or documents needed to get the 45 day visa for a British Passport holder? It's a new passport could that be a problem?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 2 years ago

@Bill Miller, You don't need any letters or documents. Just make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months upon exiting Vietnam. New passport is also not a problem.

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