Visa Exemption Agreement Between Vietnam – Spain
Agreement Between The Government Of The Socialist Republic Of Vietnam And The Government Of The Kingdom Of Spain On The Reciprocal Waiver Of Visas For Holders Of Diplomatic Passports. The Agreement was signed on December 15, 2009, effective from August 31, 2010.
Do hereby agree as follows:
Article 1
Nationals of the Kingdom of Spain, bearing a current Spanish diplomatic passport, may enter the territory of the Republican Socialist of Vietnam without a visa for stays of up to 90 days (three months) during a period of 180 days (six months), provided that they do not engage in gainful employment during their stay, except that carried out for the purposes of accreditation.
Article 2
Nationals of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, bearing a current Vietnamese diplomatic passport, may enter the territory of Spain without a visa for stays of up to 90 days (three months) during a period of 180 days (six months), on condition that they do not engage in gainful employment during their stay, except that carried out for the purposes of accreditation.
When they enter the territory of the Kingdom of Spain, after transit through the territory of one or more of the States to which the provisions are fully applicable concerning the abolition of internal border controls and of restrictions on the movement of persons, as set out in the Convention Implementing the Schengen Agreement, dated 19th June 1990, the three months shall become effective as of the date of crossing the external border limiting the free movement area formed by the aforesaid States.
Note:
The government of Vietnam has recently announced that Spanish citizens can now enter Vietnam without a visa for stays of up to 45 days. This means that Spanish passport holders no longer need to obtain a visa in advance to travel to Vietnam.
The original official agreement between Vietnam – Spain is as follows: