Visa Exemption
The following countries have concluded agreements on the exemption of visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports with Vietnam for 14 to 30 days.
Visa exemption stamp
A Vietnam visa is required for all nationalities except those eligible for a visa exemption. With the visa exemption program, visitors can enter Vietnam with just their passport and a return ticket. If these visitors wish to stay longer than the allowed period, they can apply for a visa at a local Vietnamese embassy or consulate or apply online for a visa-on-arrival.
As of 2025, nationals of the following visa waiver countries can enter Vietnam without a visa, provided their purpose of visit is tourism or a temporary visit:
| Nationalities | Time Allowance |
| United Kingdom * | 15 days |
| Spain * | 15 days |
| France * | 15 days |
| Italy * | 15 days |
| Germany * | 15 days |
| Sweden | 15 days |
| Norway | 15 days |
| Denmark | 15 days |
| Finland | 15 days |
| Russia | 15 days |
| Japan | 15 days |
| South Korea | 15 days |
| Thailand | 30 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| The Philippines | 30 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
Notes:
- * Countries marked with an asterisk are granted visa exemption through 30 June 2025.
- *** Vietnamese citizens overseas are eligible for a 5-year visa exemption. For more information, read Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Americans.
E-Visa
Vietnam applies its new policy for e-visa effective from 1 February 2017.
Airport Procedures
Ever wonder how the immigration takes place? Here is what happens as you leave your country for Vietnam.
Forms and Documents
In this page, you will find the detailed guide to fill out a Vietnam visa application forms and entry/exit form.
