Vietnam Visa Exemption

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Vietnam Visa Exemption

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UPDATED 2019

Nationals of certain countries may visit Vietnam without visa for a period of time, here under is the list of countries and regions that have VISA WAIVER arrangements with Vietnam.

As of January 2019, regular passport holders from 24 COUNTRIES below DO NOT need a tourist visa for Vietnam:

Countries Passport Required MAXIMUM STAY
Chile Yes less than 90 days
Cambodia Yes less than 30 days
Indonesia Yes less than 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Yes less than 30 days
Laos Yes less than 30 days
Malaysia Yes less than 30 days
Singapore Yes less than 30 days
Thailand Yes less than 30 days
Philippines Yes less than 21 days
Brunei Yes less than 14 days
Myanmar Yes less than 14 days
Belarus Yes less than 15 days
Denmark Yes less than 15 days
Finland Yes less than 15 days
France Yes less than 15 days
Germany Yes less than 15 days
Italy Yes less than 15 days
Japan Yes less than 15 days
Norway Yes less than 15 days
Russia Yes less than 15 days
South Korea Yes less than 15 days
Spain Yes less than 15 days
Sweden Yes less than 15 days
United Kingdom Yes less than 15 days

The above is provided for informational purposes only, please double check with the official authorities in your country before you go.

Special notes:

  • British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are not eligible for the 15-day free visa exemption. Hence, it is required to apply for a visa to visit Vietnam.
  • Foreign passports are exempt from visa requirements to Phu Quoc island for no longer than 30 days. If they transit through other international airports in Vietnam before arriving Phu Quoc, they are still eligible for the exemption.
  • APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders with valid passports are exempt from Vietnam visa requirements for stay of no longer than 60 days.

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