Your Comprehensive Guide to Entry Requirements
Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Vietnam. If you do not fall under any specific visa exemption category, you will need to obtain a visa.
E-Visa is widely available! Citizens of a vast majority of countries can apply for an E-Visa online for tourist or business stays up to 90 days.
This is often the most straightforward option if no other visa exemption applies to your situation. Always use official government portals for E-Visa applications.
Citizens of these 13 countries get a 45-day visa-free stay (ordinary passports):
Upcoming (Mar 1 – Dec 31, 2025): Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland join this list.
Note: British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are generally not eligible under the UK exemption for this unilateral scheme.
Durations vary by country (ordinary passports). Key examples:
Visit Phu Quoc Economic Zone visa-free for up to 30 days.
Applies if arriving directly or transiting via a VN international gate (air/sea) and staying in transit area before Phu Quoc.
Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports from many countries benefit from visa exemptions, typically for 30, 60, or 90 days.
These are based on specific bilateral agreements. Always verify with the embassy or official Vietnamese government sources for your nationality and passport type.
Holders get pre-cleared entry for business, typically for stays up to 60 or 90 days.
For overseas Vietnamese or foreign spouses/children of Vietnamese citizens. Allows up to 6-month stays (extendable), valid 5 years.
Officials and staff are visa-exempt for up to 30 days, regardless of their passport type.
Flight crew members of airlines from various countries with reciprocal agreements are exempt from visa requirements.
Examples of Countries/Regions with such agreements for their airline crews include: Australia, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, South Korea, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Taiwan, UAE, USA, Uzbekistan, Switzerland.
Key Conditions: Crew members must possess a valid passport, a flight crew member card (ID), and written confirmation/official list of their duties for the flight.
The term “seaman” is not specifically covered under these flight crew exemptions in the provided document; these rules apply to air flight crews.
Important: Always Double-Check!
Visa policies are subject to change. This guide is based on the provided document and aims for general understanding. For the absolute latest and most accurate information, you must consult the official Vietnam Immigration Department website or the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in your home country before making any travel arrangements.
Vietnam offers a range of visa options for foreign nationals, including visa exemptions for specific nationalities and circumstances, as well as an e-visa system for many others. Understanding these regulations is key to a smooth entry into the country.
Starting March 1 through December 31, 2025, nationals from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland will receive a 45-day visa exemption for travel to Vietnam. This initiative represents the Vietnamese Government’s latest effort to boost tourism and draw visitors from key potential markets.
# 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.
Agreement between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of the Republic of Namibia on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic passports and official passports or service passports. The agreement was signed on November 19, 2013 (not yet in effect) Have agreed as follows: ARTICLE 1: HOLDERS OF F PASSPORTS 1.
Agreement Between The Government Of The Socialist Republic Of Vietnam And The Government Of The Bolivarian Republic Of Venezuela On Visa Exemption For Holders Of Diplomatic, Official Or Service Passports. The agreement was signed on May 24, 2006, effective from November 17, 2006.
