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Planning a trip to Vietnam? 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 15 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

It's important to note that if you wish to extend your stay beyond the permitted period, you must apply for a Vietnam visa before your departure. The extension does not apply to visa-free stays. For detailed instructions on how to obtain a Vietnam visa, please refer to our guide on "How to Get a Vietnam Visa."

Exceptions to the Visa Requirements

Visitors to Phu Quoc Island

•           Visitors to Phu Quoc Island can stay without a visa for a maximum of 30 days.

APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders

•           Holders of the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) are granted visa-free access to Vietnam for up to 60 days.

 Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders

•           Citizens of the following countries holding diplomatic or official passports are exempted from a visa to Vietnam for 90 days:

•           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.

•           Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders of Angola, Azerbaijan, China, Croatia, Kazakhstan, and Myanmar are granted visa-free entry for up to 30 days:

•           Citizens of Uzbekistan holding a diplomatic passport are exempted from a Vietnam visa for 60 days.

•           Iranian citizens holding a diplomatic passport are allowed to visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 1 month.

Note: Regardless of whether you are required to have a visa or not, ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel and has at least 2 empty pages. 

To quickly determine your visa exemption status, you can go to Check visa requirement and enter your country. Our website provides up-to-date information on visa requirements specific to your country, ensuring that you stay informed about any visa exemptions that may apply to you.