Monday, March 23, 2026
1.1. Entry requirements:
Most foreign visitors must have:
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
At least 1–2 blank passport pages
A valid visa or visa exemption
Sometimes proof of onward/return ticket and accommodation details
1.2. Visa-Free Entry (Visa Exemption)
Some nationalities can enter Vietnam without a visa for short stays.
Examples:
45 days visa-free: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland
30 days visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia
21 days visa-free: Philippines
14 days visa-free: Brunei, Myanmar
90 days visa-free: Chile, Panama
If travelers want to stay longer than the visa-free period, they must apply for a visa.
1.3. Vietnam e-Visa (Most common option)
Vietnam offers an electronic visa (e-Visa) for travelers from all countries.
Key features:
Valid for up to 90 days
Single or multiple entry
Apply online
Processing time: usually 3–7 working days
Government fee: USD 25 (single entry), USD 50 (multiple entry)
Documents needed:
Passport scan
Digital passport photo
Travel information (entry port, dates)
Email and online payment method
1.4. Embassy Visa
Travelers may also apply through a Vietnamese embassy or consulate if they need:
Long-term visas
Work or business visas
Special entry purposes (investment, study, etc.)
1.5. Special cases
Phu Quoc Island: Visa-free for up to 30 days if arriving directly and not entering mainland Vietnam.
Business / work visas: require a sponsor company in Vietnam.
