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Vietnam visa and entry requirements

Entry rules for tourists with an ordinary passport: how you enter Vietnam, how long you may stay, what to register before arrival and where to apply.

Last checked: October 22, 2026

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Before you travel

Passport validity
At least 6 months from the date of entry. Applies to visa-exempt entry. An e-visa must end at least 30 days before the passport expires.[2][9]

Registration before arrival

Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) declaration Optional
Who
foreign nationals arriving by air; announced for Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc airports
When
within 3 days before entry, or on arrival via QR code

The Immigration Department and the Vietnamese embassy call it encouraged and optional. The U.S. Embassy notice of 17 June 2026 calls it mandatory at all airports. Completing it in advance is advised.[14][15][16][18]

Register on the official site (prearrival.immigration.gov.vn)

Apply only on official sites

Unofficial e-visa sites may charge unauthorised fees, so apply only on evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn.

Agency sites that look official charge extra fees for the same forms. The official domains are: evisa.gov.vn, thithucdientu.gov.vn, evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn, immigration.gov.vn, xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn, prearrival.immigration.gov.vn, mofa.gov.vn

Announced changes

  • December 31, 2027: The visa exemption pilot for Chinese tour groups to Khanh Hoa ends.[8]
  • March 14, 2028: Resolution 44/NQ-CP visa exemption for 12 countries ends unless extended.[3]
  • August 14, 2028: Resolution 229/NQ-CP tourism visa exemption for 12 European countries ends unless extended.[5]

All entry options

Visa-free

Visa exemption (12 countries)

Resolution 44/NQ-CP on visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries

Who can use this: 12 passports[2][3][4]

Any passport type and any entry purpose. Holders of the British National (Overseas) passport are not covered.

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🇩🇰 Denmark · 🇫🇮 Finland · 🇫🇷 France · 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇮🇹 Italy · 🇯🇵 Japan · 🇳🇴 Norway · 🇷🇺 Russia · 🇰🇷 South Korea · 🇪🇸 Spain · 🇸🇪 Sweden · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Stay
45 days. From the date of entry.[2][3][4]
Fee
Free[3]
Scheme runs
Valid until March 14, 2028

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.[2]
  • Not in a category refused entry under the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners.[2][3]

Open to extension by the Government after expiry.

Visa-free

Tourism visa exemption (12 European countries)

Resolution 229/NQ-CP, visa exemption under the Programme to stimulate tourism development

Who can use this: 12 passports[5][6]

Any passport type, tourism purpose only.

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🇧🇪 Belgium · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria · 🇭🇷 Croatia · 🇨🇿 Czechia · 🇭🇺 Hungary · 🇱🇺 Luxembourg · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · 🇵🇱 Poland · 🇷🇴 Romania · 🇸🇰 Slovakia · 🇸🇮 Slovenia · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Stay
45 days. From the date of entry.[5][6]
Fee
Free[5]
Scheme runs
Valid until August 14, 2028

Requirements

  • Entry for tourism.[6]
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.[6]
  • Not in a category refused entry under the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners.[6]
Visa-free

Visa exemption (30 days, bilateral)

Bilateral visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports

Who can use this: 9 passports[1]

Ordinary passports only. Bilateral agreement or exchange of notes.

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🇰🇭 Cambodia · 🇮🇩 Indonesia · 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan · 🇱🇦 Laos · 🇲🇾 Malaysia · 🇲🇳 Mongolia · 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma) · 🇸🇬 Singapore · 🇹🇭 Thailand

Stay
30 days[1]
Fee
Free[1]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months (stated for Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar and Singapore).[2]
  • Singapore citizens need a return or onward ticket and funds for the stay.[2]

Mongolia and Myanmar exclude entry for income-generating activities.

Visa-free

Visa exemption (Belarus)

Bilateral visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports

Who can use this: 1 passports[1][2]

Ordinary passports only. Bilateral agreement or exchange of notes.

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🇧🇾 Belarus

Stay
30 days. Total stay must not exceed 90 days within a calendar year.[1][2]
Fee
Free[1][2]

Requirements

  • Valid ordinary passport.[2]
Visa-free

Visa exemption (Kazakhstan)

Bilateral visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports

Who can use this: 1 passports[1][2]

Ordinary passports only. Bilateral agreement or exchange of notes.

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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Stay
30 days. Total stay must not exceed 90 days within each 180-day period.[1][2]
Fee
Free[1][2]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.[2]
Visa-free

Visa exemption (90 days, bilateral)

Bilateral visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports

Who can use this: 2 passports[1][2]

Ordinary passports only. Bilateral agreement or exchange of notes.

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🇨🇱 Chile · 🇵🇦 Panama

Stay
90 days[1][2]
Fee
Free[1][2]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.[2]

The entry must not be for income-generating activities.

Visa-free

Visa exemption (Philippines)

Bilateral visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports

Who can use this: 1 passports[1][2]

Ordinary passports only. Bilateral agreement or exchange of notes.

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🇵🇭 Philippines

Stay
21 days[1][2]
Fee
Free[1][2]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.[2]
  • Return or onward air ticket.[2]
Visa-free

Visa exemption (Brunei)

Bilateral visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports

Who can use this: 1 passports[1][2]

Ordinary passports only. Bilateral agreement or exchange of notes.

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🇧🇳 Brunei

Stay
14 days[1][2]
Fee
Free[1][2]

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.[2]
Visa-free

Phu Quoc island visa exemption

Visa exemption for foreigners entering Phu Quoc island (Decision 80/2020/QD-TTg)

Who can use this: All passports[1][12]

Any passport, for stays on Phu Quoc island.

Stays on Phu Quoc island only.

Stay
30 days. Valid while staying on the island. Arrival via another international border gate of Viet Nam, then onward to the island, is also covered.[1][12]
Fee
Free[1]
Entry points
Only at these entry points[1]

Phu Quoc island

Entry into and exit from Phu Quoc island.

Requirements

  • Stay on the island throughout the exempted stay.[12]
Visa-free

Visa exemption pilot for Chinese tour groups to Khanh Hoa

Resolution 325/NQ-CP on visa exemption for Chinese citizens travelling in groups during the Viet Nam China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026 to 2027

Who can use this: 1 passports[7]

Ordinary passports of the People's Republic of China. Passports of Hong Kong and Macao are excluded.

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🇨🇳 China

Chinese tour groups to Khanh Hoa province only.

Stay
30 days. The package tour must not exceed 30 days.[7][8]
Fee
Free[8]
Entry points
Only at these entry points[8]

Cam Ranh International Airport

Entry and exit through the same airport, direct flight from mainland China.

Scheme runs
Valid until December 31, 2027

Requirements

  • Travel in a group of 2 or more on a package tour organised by a Vietnamese international travel company.[7][8]
  • Travel is limited to Khanh Hoa province.[8]

Pilot scheme. Guidance on procedures is still to be issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Public Security.

Visa on arrival

Visa issued at an international border gate

Visa issuance at international border gates

Who can use this: All passports[11]

Only in the cases the Law lists: travel from a country with no Vietnamese visa authority, travel via other countries first, or entry on a tour organised by an international tourism agency in Viet Nam.

Only in the cases the law lists: no Vietnamese embassy or consulate in the country of departure, travel through several countries first, or a tour organised by an international travel company in Viet Nam.

Stay
Stay set at entry. Set by the visa issued.[11]
Fee
25 USD for a single-entry visa.[13]

Requirements

  • Valid passport and a visa application form filled in at the checkpoint.[11]

The e-visa is the main route for tourists.

e-Visa

e-Visa

Vietnam National Electronic Visa

Who can use this: All passports[9][11]

Passport holders who are not refused entry under the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners.

Stay
90 days. Validity of up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. The e-visa must end at least 30 days before the passport expires.[9][10][11]
Fee
25 USD single entry, 50 USD multiple entry (up to 90 days).[11][13]
Entry points
Only at these entry points[9][11][12]
Show the 83 entry points

Cat Bi Airport, Cam Ranh Airport, Can Tho Airport, Da Nang Airport, Noi Bai Airport, Phu Quoc Airport, Phu Bai Airport, Tan Son Nhat Airport, Van Don Airport, Tho Xuan Airport, Dong Hoi Airport, Phu Cat Airport, Lien Khuong Airport, Vinh International Airport, Chu Lai International Airport, Long Thanh International Airport (once in operation), Gia Binh International Airport (once in operation), Bo Y, Cha Lo, Cau Treo, Huu Nghi, Ha Tien, Lao Bao, Lao Cai, La Lay, Moc Bai, Mong Cai, Nam Can, Na Meo, Vinh Xuong, Tinh Bien, Tay Trang, Xa Mat, Dong Dang (railway), Lao Cai (railway), Tra Linh, Long Sap, Nam Giang, Le Thanh, Binh Hiep, Thuong Phuoc, Dinh Ba, Tan Nam, Thanh Thuy, Chan May Port, Cam Pha Port, Da Nang Port, Duong Dong Port, Dung Quat Port, Hon Gai Port, Hai Phong Port, Nghi Son Port, Nha Trang Port, Quy Nhon Port, Ho Chi Minh City Port, Vung Ang Port, Vung Tau Port, Van Gia Seaport, Diem Dien Seaport, Hai Thinh Seaport, Ninh Binh Seaport, Cua Lo-Ben Thuy Seaport, Son Duong Seaport, Giang Seaport, Hon La Seaport, Cuu Viet Seaport, Thuan An Seaport, Ky Ha Seaport, Sa Ky Seaport, Vung Ro Seaport, Ca Na Seaport, Ninh Chu Seaport, Phu Quy Seaport, Lien Huong Seaport, Ben Luc Seaport, Dong Thap Seaport, Soai Rap-Hiep Phuoc Seaport, My Thoi Seaport, Hon Chong Seaport, An Thoi Seaport, Truong Long Hoa Seaport, Giao Long Seaport, Nam Can Seaport

83 international border gates designated for e-visa holders. Exit does not have to be at the same gate.

Entry
Multiple entries

Requirements

  • Apply up to 1 year before the planned entry, while outside Viet Nam.[9]
  • Enter and leave through one of the designated international border gates.[9]

Single or multiple entry can be chosen.

Apply on the official site (evisa.gov.vn)
Visa from an embassy

Visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate

Visa issued by Vietnamese representative missions abroad

Who can use this: All passports[13]

Stay
Stay set at entry. Set by the visa issued.[13]
Fee
25 USD single entry, 50 USD multiple entry up to 90 days.[13]

Use for passports that fit no other scheme.

Good to know

  • Health declaration under Decree 165/2026/ND-CP is not required of all arrivals at all times. The Ministry of Health will announce when and for whom it applies.[17]

Research status

Last checked: October 22, 2026. Checked against the official sources within the last 30 days.

Change log

No changes since the first check on October 22, 2026.

How this works: each country's rules come only from its government (immigration authority, foreign ministry, official e-Visa portals). A daily check compares the official pages with our data, one country after another, so every country is checked at least every two weeks. Changes are reviewed before they appear here.

No legal advice. Airlines and border officers decide on boarding and entry. Always confirm the rules on the official site before you travel, especially for unusual passports or longer stays.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam: Viet Nam's visa exemption list. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  2. [2] Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam: Danh mục miễn thị thực của Việt Nam với các nước (updated to 14 March 2025). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  3. [3] Vietnam Government Portal (VGP News): Viet Nam waives visas for citizens from 12 countries until March 2028 (Resolution 44/NQ-CP). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  4. [4] Government of Viet Nam (chinhphu.vn): Nghị quyết số 44/NQ-CP: Miễn thị thực nhập cảnh cho công dân 12 nước. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  5. [5] Vietnam Government Portal (VGP News): Viet Nam grants visa exemptions for citizens of 24 countries (Resolution 229/NQ-CP). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  6. [6] Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam: Việt Nam miễn thị thực theo Chương trình kích cầu phát triển du lịch cho công dân 12 nước. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  7. [7] Vietnam Government Portal (VGP News): Viet Nam offers visa-free entry to Chinese tourists visiting Khanh Hoa province (Resolution 325/NQ-CP). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  8. [8] Government of Viet Nam (baochinhphu.vn): Thí điểm miễn thị thực cho công dân Trung Quốc đi du lịch theo đoàn đến Khánh Hòa (Nghị quyết 325/NQ-CP). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  9. [9] Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security: FAQs, Vietnam National Electronic Visa system. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  10. [10] Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security: Vietnam evisa, National portal on Immigration. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  11. [11] Vietnam Government Portal (VGP News): Visa issuance at Viet Nam's international border gates. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  12. [12] Vietnam Government Portal (VGP News): More choices for foreigners with e-visa to enter and exit Viet Nam (Resolution 389/NQ-CP). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  13. [13] Ministry of Finance of Viet Nam: Thông tư số 28/2026/TT-BTC quy định mức thu phí, lệ phí trong lĩnh vực xuất cảnh, nhập cảnh, quá cảnh, cư trú. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  14. [14] Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam: Immigration Department launches Pre-arrival Information System. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  15. [15] Embassy of Viet Nam in Singapore: Notice on Viet Nam's Pre-Arrival Information Declaration. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  16. [16] Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security: Pre-arrival Information Submission for Visitors. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  17. [17] Government of Viet Nam (baochinhphu.vn): Bộ Y tế thông tin quy định khai báo y tế khi xuất, nhập cảnh từ ngày 1/7. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  18. [18] U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam: Notice: Implementation of pre-arrival declaration for international visitors arriving at airports in Vietnam. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
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