| # | Country | Visa | E-visa | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 2 | Albania | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted visa for 30 days. |
| 3 | Algeria | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 4 | Andorra | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 5 | Angola | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 6 | Antigua and Barbuda | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 7 | Argentina | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 60 days. |
| 8 | Armenia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 9 | Australia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 10 | Austria | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 11 | Azerbaijan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 12 | Bahamas | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 13 | Bahrain | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 14 | Bangladesh | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 15 | Barbados | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 16 | Belarus | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 17 | Belgium | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 18 | Belize | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 19 | Benin | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 20 | Bhutan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 21 | Bolivia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 22 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 23 | Botswana | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 24 | Brazil | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 25 | Brunei | Visa-free for 14 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 26 | Bulgaria | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 27 | Burkina Faso | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 28 | Burundi | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 29 | Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 30 | Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 31 | Cambodia | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 32 | Cameroon | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 33 | Canada | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 34 | Central African Republic | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 35 | Chad | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 36 | Chile | Visa-free for 90 days | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 37 | China | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 38 | Colombia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 39 | Comoros | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 40 | Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 41 | Costa Rica | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 42 | Croatia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 43 | Cuba | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 44 | Cyprus | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 45 | Czechia (Czech Republic) | Visa-free for 45 days | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 46 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 47 | Denmark | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 48 | Djibouti | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 49 | Dominica | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 50 | Dominican Republic (Dominicana) | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 51 | Ecuador | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 52 | Egypt | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 53 | El Salvador | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 54 | Equatorial Guinea | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 55 | Eritrea | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 56 | Estonia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 57 | Eswatini (fmr. “Swaziland”) | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 58 | Ethiopia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 59 | Fiji | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 60 | Finland | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 61 | France | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 62 | Gabon | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 63 | Gambia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 64 | Georgia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 65 | Germany | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 66 | Ghana | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 67 | Greece | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 68 | Grenada | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 69 | Guatemala | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 70 | Guinea | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 71 | Guinea-Bissau | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 72 | Guyana | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 73 | Haiti | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 74 | Holy See (Vatican City) | x | x | x |
| 75 | Honduras | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 76 | Hungary | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 77 | Iceland | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 78 | India | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 79 | Indonesia | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 80 | Iran | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 81 | Iraq | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 82 | Ireland | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 83 | Israel | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 84 | Italy | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 85 | Jamaica | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 86 | Japan | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 87 | Jordan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 88 | Kazakhstan | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 89 | Kenya | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 90 | Kiribati | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 91 | Kuwait | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 92 | Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 93 | Laos | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 94 | Latvia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 95 | Lebanon | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 96 | Lesotho | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 97 | Liberia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 98 | Libya | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 99 | Liechtenstein | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 100 | Lithuania | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 101 | Luxembourg | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 102 | Madagascar | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 103 | Malawi | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 104 | Malaysia | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 105 | Maldives | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 106 | Mali | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 107 | Malta | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 108 | Marshall Islands | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 109 | Mauritania | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 110 | Mauritius | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 111 | Mexico | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 112 | Micronesia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 113 | Moldova | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 114 | Monaco | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 115 | Mongolia | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 116 | Montenegro | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 117 | Morocco | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 118 | Mozambique | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 119 | Myanmar (formerly Burma) | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 120 | Namibia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 121 | Nauru | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 122 | Nepal | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 123 | Netherlands | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 124 | New Zealand | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 125 | Nicaragua | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 126 | Niger | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 127 | Nigeria | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 128 | North Korea | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 129 | North Macedonia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 130 | Norway | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 131 | Oman | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 132 | Pakistan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 133 | Palau | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 134 | Palestine State | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 135 | Panama | Visa-free for 90 days | ||
| 136 | Papua New Guinea | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 137 | Paraguay | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 138 | Peru | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 139 | Philippines | Visa-free for 21 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 140 | Poland | Visa-free for 45 days | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 141 | Portugal | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 142 | Qatar | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 143 | Romania | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 30 days. |
| 144 | Russia | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 145 | Rwanda | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 146 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 147 | Saint Lucia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 148 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 149 | Samoa | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 150 | San Marino | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 151 | Sao Tome and Principe | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 152 | Saudi Arabia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 153 | Senegal | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 154 | Serbia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 155 | Seychelles | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 156 | Sierra Leone | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 157 | Singapore | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 158 | Slovakia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 159 | Slovenia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 160 | Solomon Islands | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 161 | Somalia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 162 | South Africa | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 163 | South Korea | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 164 | South Sudan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 165 | Spain | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 166 | Sri Lanka | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 167 | Sudan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 168 | Suriname | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 169 | Sweden | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 170 | Switzerland | Visa-free for 45 days | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 171 | Syria | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 172 | Tajikistan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 173 | Tanzania | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 174 | Thailand | Visa-free for 30 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 175 | Timor-Leste | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 176 | Togo | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 177 | Tonga | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 178 | Trinidad and Tobago | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 179 | Tunisia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 180 | Turkey | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 181 | Turkmenistan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 182 | Tuvalu | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 183 | Uganda | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 184 | Ukraine | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 185 | United Arab Emirates (UAE) | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 186 | United Kingdom (UK) | Visa-free for 45 days | Stay up to 90 days 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 187 | United States of America (USA) | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 188 | Uruguay | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 189 | Uzbekistan | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 60 days. |
| 190 | Vanuatu | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 191 | Venezuela | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | Diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for 90 days. |
| 192 | Vietnam | x | x | x |
| 193 | Yemen | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 194 | Zambia | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| 195 | Zimbabwe | Visa is required | 👉 Apply online for an e-visa | |
| # | Country | Visa | E-Visa | Note |
Vietnam has unilaterally decided to exempt visas for citizens of the following countries: Russia, Japan, Korea, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Belarus, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. The visa-free duration for these countries is 45 days.
It is important to note that British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are not eligible for visa exemption under this regulation.
Officials and staff members of the ASEAN Secretariat Board are exempt from requiring a visa for Vietnam and can stay temporarily for up to 30 days, regardless of their passport.
The APEC Business Travel Card simplifies short-term business travel within the APEC region by allowing applicants to apply for entry permission once and use it across participating economies.
Successful applicants from participating economies get a five-year entry card for access to other participating economies with pre-clearance for stays up to 60 or 90 days.
ABTC allows faster immigration process at major airports in participating economies. Canada and the US are temporary members without reciprocal entry, but offer fast-track immigration at major international airports.
Vietnamese visa exemption certificate issued to overseas Vietnamese or foreign spouses/children of Vietnamese citizens/overseas Vietnamese for visiting relatives or personal matters. Enables visa-free entry/exit to Vietnam.
Visitors with a visa exemption certificate can stay in Vietnam up to 6 months per entry (or until the visa expires if less than 6 months). They can apply for a 6-month extension with a valid reason.
The visa exemption certificate is valid for 5 years, which is 6 months shorter than the passport.
Vietnam has waived the visa requirements for flight crew members of 18 countries/territories on the basis of reciprocity.
| ## | Country | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Effective November 30, 2006, flight crew members of Jetstar Airways are exempt from visa requirements. |
| 2 | China | Chinese airline flight crew (including those from third countries) on duty during flights between China and Vietnam are exempt from visa requirements. The exemption is for a 30-day stay period for normal shifts between flights or force majeure reasons. Flight crew members need valid passports and a stamped list of crew members with full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, position, and passport number. |
| 3 | France | Starting from March 1, 2004, Air France flight crew members are exempted from visa requirements. |
| 4 | Hong Kong | – Starting from October 28, 2007, Vietnam has decided to provide visa exemption to the flight crew of Hong Kong Airlines. – Vietnam exempts visa requirements for flight crew of Hong Kong Express Airways from April 30, 2011 and Cathay Pacific from November 20, 2012, including third-country citizens. |
| 5 | Japan | – Starting October 1st, 2002, Vietnam waived visa requirements for the crew of Japan Airlines flights. – From July 1, 2010, Vietnam exempts visa requirements for third-country flight crew members of Japanese airlines, including All Nippon Airways. – Effective September 1, 2016, Vanilla Air flight crew members are no longer required to have a visa upon arrival in Vietnam. |
| 6 | Kazakhstan | Vietnam exempts visa requirements for Kazakhstan flight crew with valid passports and crew membership cards as of April 11, 2010. |
| 7 | Kenya | On August 1, 2015, Vietnam announced that visas would not be required for flight crew members of Kenya Airways. This exemption allows crew members to enter and exit Vietnam without a visa, temporarily reside in the country, and travel within Vietnam (excluding areas where travel is restricted or prohibited by Vietnamese law) while waiting for their next scheduled flight. |
| 8 | Korea South | Vietnam waived visa requirements for flight crew members of several airlines, including Korean Air (since Feb 2003), Asiana Airlines (since Oct 2003), Air Busan (since Sep 2015), Jeju Air (since Oct 2015), Jin Air (since Oct 2015), T’Way Air (since Dec 2015), Eastar Jet (since Jun 2017) and Air Premia (starting Dec 5, 2022). |
| 9 | Luxembourg | Starting March 15, 2011, CargoLux Airlines flight crew members are no longer required to obtain visas for entering Vietnam. |
| 10 | New Zealand | Since June 4, 2016, Air New Zealand flight crew members of any nationality are no longer required to obtain visas when they enter Vietnam. They can temporarily stay and travel throughout Vietnam, except for restricted areas, while waiting for their next flight. |
| 11 | Poland | Starting from November 10, 2010, flight crew members of Polish Airlines (LOT) will no longer be required to have a visa when entering Vietnam. This applies to all crew members, including those from third countries. They can temporarily stay in Vietnam and move freely within cities that have airports (except restricted areas). |
| 12 | Qatar | Vietnam exempts visas for Qatar Airways crew members starting June 1, 2007. |
| 13 | Russia | – The following airlines are operating flights to Vietnam: Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Bridge Cargo Airlines, Siberia Airlines, Globus Airlines, Ural Airlines, Azur Air, Nordwind Airlines, Ikar Airlines, and charter airlines IrAero Airlines and Royal Flight Airlines. Russian flight crew members of these airlines are exempt from visas. – From May 1, 2019, third-country flight crew for airlines of two countries can enter the destination country without a visa. They can stay and travel except in prohibited areas or as per travel restrictions. This is applicable while waiting for re-departure with the arrival flight or the next regular flight. |
| 14 | Taiwan | – China Airlines flight crew members are exempted from visas in Vietnam since March 1, 2015. They can temporarily stay in the country before departing on the same or next regular flight. – Starting December 5, 2022, flight crew members of Starlux Airlines from Taiwan can enter Vietnam without a visa requirement. |
| 15 | UAE | Vietnam waives visa requirements for Emirates Airlines flight crew (including third-country citizens) effective June 20, 2012. |
| 16 | United States | Flight crew members of several airlines are exempt from visas in Vietnam, including Continental Airlines (since Dec. 15, 2011), Delta Airlines (since Jan. 30, 2010), FedEx (since June 1, 2009), and United Airlines (since Dec. 10, 2004). |
| 17 | Uzbekistan | Starting from January 20, 2004, flight crew members of Uzbekistan Airways are exempted from visas when traveling to Vietnam. |
| 18 | Switzerland | Vietnam waives visa requirements for crew members of Edelweiss Air AG flights starting from June 15th, 2018. |
| ## | Country | Airlines |
Notes on Visa-free for Flight Crew Members:
The Vietnamese Government has designated Phu Quoc Economic Zone in Kien Giang Province as a coastal economic zone under Resolution No. 80/NQ-CP. This zone allows foreigners to enter and stay for up to 30 days without requiring a visa. Foreigners who arrive at an international border gate of Vietnam by air or sea and stay in the transit area before transferring to Phu Quoc island are also exempt from visa requirements.
In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh recently signed an agreement for a mutual Mongolia-Vietnam visa waiver. This historic decision aims to strengthen ties between the two nations and promote trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
Applying for an e-visa to Vietnam can be an exciting opportunity to explore the beauty and cultural richness of this captivating country. However, navigating the application process can sometimes be a daunting task, filled with uncertainty and potential frustration.
Vietnam, a country known for its vibrant culture, historical sites, and stunning landscapes, has opened its doors wider to international travelers. The country has started granting Vietnam e-Visa to foreign nationals of all countries and territories, making the process of obtaining a visa more convenient and efficient.
Attention international travelers! We have great news for you. Vietnam has recently made a significant stride in its visa policy, granting 90-day e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories.
With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, Vietnam has become an increasingly popular destination for international tourists. If you’re planning a trip to this captivating country, one of the first things you’ll need to consider is obtaining a visa.
We are thrilled to announce that Vietnam has taken a significant step towards enhancing its tourism industry by officially granting 90-day e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories. This exciting news comes as a result of the government’s resolution number 127/NQ-CP, signed on Monday, August 14th, 2023.
Vietnam is set to make it easier for foreigners to visit and learn about their country with the approval of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) to extend the validity of visitor e-visas for foreigners from 30 to 90 days and allow multiple entries. This amendment law is expected to take effect on August 15, 2023.
