Best Vietnam Tours and Vacation Packages

We have a range of unique and exclusive tours to craft unforgettable journeys for travellers seeking new and authentic experiences. Our mission is to create exceptional holidays for unforgettable experience, lifetime memories!
Most updated on Vietnam Visa Exemption from March 15, 2022
 

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Government of Vietnam has suspended the entry of all foreigners into Vietnam, including people with a Vietnamese visa exemption certificate from March 22, 2020

Effective March 15, 2022, the Vietnamese government agreed to resume its visa exemption policy for 13 countries for up to 15 days regardless of the purpose of entry. This applies to citizens of Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. The visa exemption policy had been in place prior to the pandemic. 

This visa exemption program is valid from 15 Mar 2022 to 14 Mar 2025.
 


Vietnam Visa Exemption Overview

A Vietnam visa is required for all nationalities except those eligible for a visa exemption. With the visa exemption program, visitors can enter Vietnam either by air or by land with just their passport and a return/ onward ticket. If these visitors wish to stay longer than the stated period, they can apply for a visa at a local Vietnamese Embassy or consulate; or apply online for an E-visa if eligible or a visa on arrival.
 

Who are eligible for a Vietnam visa exemption?  

Citizens or nationals of the following countries are currently eligible to travel to Vietnam under the visa exemption program.

VISA-EXEMPTED NATIONALITIES (ORDINARY PASSPORT) - updated on 30 Aug 2017

No.

Country

Duration of stay

Note

1

Brunei

14 days

 

2

Myanmar

3

Sweden

15 days

Valid till 31/12/2019

4

Norway

5

Denmark

6

Finland

7

Russia

8

Japan

9

South Korea

10

France

15 days

Valid till 30/06/2018

11

Germany

12

Italy

13

Spain

14

United Kingdom

15

Belarus

15 days

Valid till 30/06/2020

16

Philippines

21 days

 

17

Cambodia

30 days

 

18

Indonesia

19

Malaysia

20

Laos

21

Singapore

22

Thailand

23

Chile

90 days

Valid from 11/8/2017

 

Vietnam visa exemption important notes:

1- Foreigners holding British National Oversea (BNO) passports are not exempted from visa requirement, thus must have appropriate visas to enter Vietnam.

2- For foreigner who enters Vietnam as unilateral visa-exempted: the entry date must be at least 30 days from the previous exit as unilateral visa-exempted person. Otherwise that person is required to have appropriate visa to enter Vietnam.

3- In accordance with Decision No 80/2013/QĐ-TTg of the Prime Minister dated December 27, 2013, holders of foreign passports are exempted from visa requirement for entry into, exit from Phu Quoc Island, with duration of stay no longer than 30 days. In case if holders of foreign passports, before entering Phu Quoc, had transit through other international border gate of Viet Nam, he/she also enjoy such exemption.

4- Vietnamese Overseas are eligible for a 5 yeas visa exemption. But they need to apply themselves at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in their country.