It's essential to understand the visa requirements before you go. Fortunately, Vietnam offers visa exemptions for citizens of several countries, allowing them to enjoy their stay hassle-free. Here's a comprehensive list of countries and their respective Vietnam visa exemptions, ensuring you have a seamless travel experience.
Visa-free for 90 Days
Chile
Panama
Visa-free for 45 Days
Japan
South Korea
Denmark
Russia
Sweden
Norway
Finland
United Kingdom (not applicable to BNO passport holders)
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Belarus
Visa-free for 30 Days
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
Malaysia
Indonesia
Singapore
Kyrgyzstan
Visa-free for 21 Days
Philippines
Visa-free for 14 Days
Brunei
Myanmar
To qualify for the Visa Waiver Program, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date. Otherwise, a visa is required. Visa exemptions cannot be extended. Travelers wishing to prolong their stay must obtain a Vietnam visa before departure
Exceptions to the Visa Requirements
Visitors to Phu Quoc Island
Visitors can enjoy 30 days visa-free entry on the island. Note: Layovers at HCM Airport require a visa due to terminal changes for domestic connections
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Holders
Holders of the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) featuring 'VNM' are exempt from Vietnam visa requirements for stays up to 60 days.
Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders
Countries
Visa-free Period
Armenia, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Hungary, India, Iraq, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, France, Israel, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland