Vietnam Visa News: Policy Changes and Updates 2023

Recent visa policy changes:

1. The 15-day visa exemption for UK, Spanish, German, French and Italian passports has been renewed to 2025.
2. There is a proposal for 3 month multiple entry - Evisa coming in late May or June
3. No gap between 2 visa-exempt entries anymore, citizens from visa-free countries can now re-enter Vietnam immedately after exiting.
4. More countries to be added to the exemption list soon (currently 25 countries).
5. Exemption period is considered to be prolonged to 45 days instead of 15 days for some markets (European, Japan, South Korea).

Latest news headlines

• Vietnam considers extending e-visas to three months (https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-considers-extending-e-visas-to-three-months-4582646.html)
• Vietnam to expand list of eligible countries for visa exemption (https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/vietnam-to-expand-list-of-eligible-countries-for-visa-exemption-4581636.html)
• Govt considers lengthening visa-free stay to 45 days (https://english.thesaigontimes.vn/govt-considers-lengthening-visa-free-stay-to-45-days/)