Vietnam Visa Exemption | Viet Green Visa

Citizens of certain countries may visit Vietnam without a visa for a certain period of time. The following is the list of countries and regions that have visa exemption agreements with Vietnam, unilaterally or bilaterally.

 

To get Vietnam visa exemption, the eligible travelers are required to ensure:

  • their passport valid for at least 6 months following their date of arrival in Vietnam; and
  • their passport has at least 02 blank pages.

Those who enter Vietnam under visa exemption will get the exemption stamp as follows on passport:

Sample Vietnam visa exemption stamp

Who Do Not Need a Visa for Vietnam?

As of January 2019, regular passport holders of 24 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam. Here is the list of visa waiver countries for Vietnam:

Country Maximum stayConditions (if any)
Chile90 daysFor tourist visa only
Cambodia30 days 
Indonesia30 days 
Kyrgyzstan30 days 
Laos30 days 
Malaysia30 days 
Singapore30 days 
Thailand30 days 
Philippines21 days 
Brunei14 days 
Myanmar14 days 
Belarus15 days
  • The 30-day interval between 02 stays with visa exemption has been removed in accordance with the new law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam which takes effect on July 1, 2020.

 

Denmark15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
Finland15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
France15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
Germany15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
Italy15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
Japan15 days
Norway15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
Russia15 days
South Korea15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
Spain15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
Sweden15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19
United Kingdom (Not applicable to BNO)15 days – Temporarily suspended due to COVID 19

The above about Vietnam visa exemption (updated on July 1, 2020) is provided for informational purposes only, please double check with the official authorities in your current country before departure.

Notes:

  • The 30-day visa exemption is granted to those entering the coastal economic zones decided by the Government when those zones meet the following conditions:
    • having an international airport,
    • having their own space;
    • having defined geographical boundaries and be separate from the mainland;
    • being in line with socio-economic development policies while posing no threat to national defense, security, social order and safety of Vietnam.

    So, Phu Quoc island is one of those zones. See our detailed guide on Phu Quoc visa exemption.

  • APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders with valid passports are exempted from Vietnam visa requirements for a stay of no longer than 60 days. If you want to stay longer without leaving Vietnam, see exemption of Vietnam stay with ABTC.
  • British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are not eligible for the 15-day Vietnam visa exemption. So, they need to apply for a visa to visit Vietnam.
  • Overseas Vietnamese, their spouses and children or Vietnamese citizens are eligible for Vietnam 5 year visa exemption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vietnam visa exemption for UK citizens with 02 visits within 30 days

Q. I’m a UK passport holder. Is Vietnam visa exemption for UK citizens applied for my second visit within 30 days after my visa-free visit to Vietnam?

A. No. In case you are traveling back to Vietnam within 30 days after your visa free stay in Vietnam, you need to apply for a new visa to enter the country.

How to apply for Vietnam visa exemption?

Please be kindly informed that if you are eligible for Vietnamese Visa exemption (except for 5 year visa exemption), you are not required to do anything beforehand, including completing any Vietnam visa exemption form. Just make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months following your arrival date and has at least 02 blank pages. And then, upon arrival at the port of entry in Vietnam, please show your passport to enter Vietnam.

Can I get my visa exemption extended?

Yes. At the momenth, visa extension is available for those staying in Vietnam with visa exemption. Feel free to contact us at Sales@Vienam-visa.com for consultation.

Notes:

  • Visa on arrival is available for Air travelers. Those arriving by land or cruise are required to contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa before departure.
  • Visa on arrival must be picked up at Vietnam airports after landing. See detailed visa on arrival procedures at Vietnam airports.
  • To fasten and smooth out your process of getting visa stamped at Vietnam airports; consider using our Airport services here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long in advance can I apply for an approval letter?

You can apply for the visa approval letter at any time convenient for you, but it should be at least 3 working days (for tourist visa) or 7 working days (business visa) to avoid emergency fees. For example, if you are planning a trip to Vietnam in February 2020, you can apply for the letter right now. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from your date of application or the date of issuing your letter.

Can I apply for a business visa online?

Sure, business visa is available through our service. Please see the Business Visa page for more information.

What documents do you need in order to process my application?

Please find the below for required information to process your visa on arrival and what are required at Vietnam airport.

1- To obtain an approval letter for the visa on arrival, you are required to submit the following information:

  • Your Full name – The same as in passport
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Travel dates
  • Purpose of visit
  • Type of visa

2 – When you arrive at Vietnam airport, please present:

  • Approval letter (hard copy)
  • Two (02) passport size photos
  • Entry/exit form
  • Original passport
  • Stamping fee (by cash)
Can I apply for my whole family in one application?

Yes. You can apply for Vietnam visa on arrival for your whole family in one application. In case your group have more than 10 people, just let me know at visa@vietgreentravel.com or info@vietgreentravel.com or vietgreenvisa@gmail.com  - Hotline English Speaking: +84989313339. We will get back to you to make your application process simple.

 

 

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