EXEMPTION OF ENTRY VISA TO VIETNAM
Vietnam has a visa exemption policy for citizens of certain countries, allowing them to enter the country and stay for a period of time without having to apply for a visa. The list of countries eligible for visa exemption changes from time to time, but as of August 15, 2023, citizens of the following countries can enter Vietnam visa-free for a period of 45 days:
- Belarus
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Norway
- Russia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
In addition to the above countries, citizens of the following countries are also eligible for visa exemption, but for a shorter period of time:
- Brunei (14 days)
- Chile (90 days)
- Indonesia (30 days)
- Malaysia (30 days)
- Myanmar (14 days)
- Peru (90 days)
- Philippines (30 days)
- Singapore (30 days)
- Thailand (30 days)
To be eligible for visa exemption, visitors must have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Vietnam and has at least two blank pages. Visitors must also have a return ticket or onward travel ticket.
It is important to note that the visa exemption policy is subject to change at any time, so it is always best to check with the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in your home country before traveling to Vietnam.
How to enter Vietnam visa-free
To enter Vietnam visa-free, visitors simply need to present their passport and return ticket or onward travel ticket at the immigration counter upon arrival. Visitors may also be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for their stay.
Benefits of visa exemption
Visa exemption offers a number of benefits to travelers, including:
- Convenience: Travelers do not have to go through the process of applying for a visa, which can save time and money.
- Flexibility: Travelers can change their travel plans without having to worry about their visa.
- Spontaneity: Travelers can decide to visit Vietnam on a whim, without having to worry about getting a visa.
Overall, Vietnam’s visa exemption policy is a great way to promote tourism and make it easier for travelers from around the world to visit this beautiful country.
COUNTRY | TYPE OF PASSPORT | Duration of stay | Date of entry into force | ||||
Diplomatic | Official/ Service/ Special | Ordinary (for official purpose) | Ordinary | Seaman | |||
Armenia | x | x | 90 days | 06-Aug-12 | |||
Afghanistan (Islamic State) | x | x | not stipulated | 26-Feb-88 | |||
Albania (Republic) | x | x | not stipulated | 1-Oct-56 | |||
Algeria (People’s Democratic Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 2-Jan-95 | |||
Angola | x | x | 30 days | 3-Apr-08 | |||
Argentina (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 13-Nov-99 | |||
Azerbaijan | x | x | 1 month | 21-Aug-10 | |||
Bangladesh (People’s Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 10-Jul-99 | |||
10-Jul-99Belarus (Republic) | x | x | not stipulated | 24-Nov-93 | |||
Brazil (Federative Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 8-Jul-09 | |||
Brunei Darussalam | x | x | x | 14 days | 1-Aug-07 | ||
Bulgaria (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 12-Dec-10 | |||
Cambodia (Kingdom) | x | x | x | not stipulated for Diplomatic & Official passports/30 days for Ordinary passport | 30-Nov-79 5-Dec-08 |
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Chile (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 25-Jun-05 | |||
China (People’s Republic) | x | x | x | 30 days | 15-Mar-92 | ||
Colombia (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 28-Mar-12 | |||
Croatia (Republic) | x | x | 30 days | 27-Mar-10 | |||
Cuba (Republic) | x | x | x | x | not stipulated | 31-Aug-81 | |
Czech (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 13-Feb-00 | |||
Denmark (Kingdom) | x | x | x | 15 days | 1-May-05 | ||
Dominican (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 29-Sep-07 | |||
Ecuador (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 19-Sep-07 | |||
Egypt | x | x | 90 days | 8-Aug-11 | |||
El Salvador (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 30-May-11 | |||
Estonia | x | x | 90 days | 20-May-14 | |||
Finland (Republic) | x | x | x | 15 days | 1-May-05 | ||
France (Republic) | x | x | 03 month | 1-Jul-05 | |||
Germany | x | x | 90 days | 1-Nov-13 | |||
Hungary (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 1-Aug-93 | |||
India (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 23-Mar-95 | |||
Indonesia (Republic) | x | x | x | 30 days | 19-Sep-98 | ||
Iran (Islamic Republic) | x | x | 01 month | 1-Jun-94 | |||
Iraq (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 1-Dec-01 | |||
Israel | x | x | 90 days | 06-Dec-12 | |||
Italy | x | x | 90 days | 20-Jan-12 | |||
Japan | x | x | x | 90 days for Diplomatic and Official passport/15 days for ordinary passport | 1-May-05 1-Jul-04 |
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Kazakhstan (Republic) | x | x | 30 days | 11-Apr-10 | |||
Korea (Democratic People’s Republic) | x | x | not stipulated | 1-Oct-56 | |||
Korea (Republic) | x | x | x | 90 days for Diplomatic and Official passport/15 days for ordinary passport | 13-Jan-99 1-Jul-04 |
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Kyrgyzstan (Republic) | x | x | x | not stipulated | 15-Jul-81 | ||
Laos (People’s Democratic Republic) | x | x | x | x | 30 days | 17-Jul-77 5-Mar-04 |
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Malaysia | x | x | x | 30 days | 25-Nov-01 | ||
Mexico (United States) | x | x | 90 days | 4-Feb-02 | |||
Myanma | x | x | x | 90 days | 26-Oct-13 | ||
Moldova (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 23-May-03 | |||
Mongolia | x | x | 90 days | 6-Feb-00 | |||
Montenegro | x | x | 90 days | 1-Sep-00 | |||
Morocco (Kingdom) | x | x | 90 days | 19-Dec-04 | |||
Mozambique (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 9-Feb-09 | |||
Myanmar (Union) | x | x | 30 days | 11-Aug-98 | |||
Nicaragua (Republic) | x | x | not stipulated | 14-Mar-83 | |||
Norway (Kingdom) | x | x | x | 15 days | 1-May-05 | ||
Pakistan (Islamic Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 2-Mar-07 | |||
Panama (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 4-Nov-02 | |||
Paraguay (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 26-Oct-08 | |||
Peru (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 2-Jun-06 | |||
Philippines (Republic) | x | x | x | 21 days for ordinary passport | 1-Apr-00 | ||
Poland | x | x | 90 days | 14-Mar-12 | |||
Romania | x | x | not stipulated | 1-Dec-56 | |||
Russia (Federation) | x | x | x | 90 days for Diplomatic and Official passport/15 days for ordinary passport | 20-Feb-1994 (amended 02-Jan-2005) 1-Jan-09 |
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Serbia | x | x | 90 days | 1-Sep-00 | |||
Seychelles | x | x | 90 days | 02-Dec-12 | |||
Singapore (Republic) | x | x | x | x | 90 days for Diplomatic and Official passport/15 days for ordinary passport | 10-May-97 1-Dec-03 |
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Slovak (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 24-Feb-07 | |||
Slovenia | x | x | 90 days | 23-Jan-11 | |||
South Africa (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 23-Jun-07 | |||
Spain (Kingdom) | x | x | 90 days | 31-Aug-10 | |||
Sri Lanka (Democratic Socialist Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 19-Sep-03 | |||
Sweden (Kingdom) | x | x | x | 15 days | 1-May-05 | ||
Switzerland (Confederation) | x | x | 90 days | 16-Aug-09 | |||
Tanzania (United Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 23-Feb-11 | |||
Thailand (Kingdom) | x | x | x | 30 days | 20-Feb-04 | ||
Tunisia (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 21-Jan-09 | |||
Turkey (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 7-Jun-07 | |||
Ukraine | x | x | x | x | 90 days for Diplomatic and Official passport/15 days for ordinary passport | 6-Dec-93 | |
United Arab Emirates (UAE) | x | x | 90 days | 22-Jul-11 | |||
Uruguay (Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 15-Jun-08 | |||
Uzbekistan | x | x | 60 days | 4-Jun-10 | |||
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic) | x | x | 90 days | 17-Nov-06 |