Vietnam visa exemption & diplomatic relations
(Countries and territories whose citizens do not need a Vietnam visa)
As of July 2013, Vietnam (formerly Socialist Republic of Vietnam) maintains diplomatic relationships with 182 nations throughout the world. Some countries have free visa exemption with Vietnam including: Brunei, Myanmar (14 days); Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos (30 days); Philippines (21 days); Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Russia and Finland (45 days) and more countries.
UPDATE: From March 15, 2023 the travellers coming from the following countries do not need a visa to Vietnam for less than 45 days of stay: Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain and the citizens of Belarus. The citizens of Chile and Panama now can stay in Vietnam maximum 90 days with visa free and this is the longest visa free duration given at present.
Citizens of following countries do not need a visa to enter Vietnam. Please notice that the list will be updated frequently, therefore you should check it carefully before sending your visa application:
1. Vietnam visa is exempted for Brunei, Myanmar passport holders within 14 days as from the date of arrival.
2. Vietnam visa is exempted for Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan and Laos passport holders within 30 days as from the date of arrival.
3. Vietnam visa is exempted for Philippines passport holders within 21 days as from the date of arrival.
4. Vietnam visa is exempted for Belarus, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Russia and Finland passport holders within 45 days as from the date of arrival. British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are NOT eligible for the free visa exemption. Hence, it is required to apply for a visa to visit Vietnam for BNO passports.
5. The citizens of Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain can travel Vietnam with visa free for 45 days of stay from March 15, 2023;
6. Vietnam visa is exempted for the citizend of Chile and Panama within 90 days.
7. Vietnam visa is exempted for France citizens holding valid diplomatic or official passports within 90 days or several visits of 6 months as from the date of arrival.
8. Vietnam visa is exempted for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders from Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies within 60 days as from the date of arrival.
9. Vietnam visa is exempted for those who travel to Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam: Foreigners and Vietnamese nationals bearing foreign passports who enter Vietnam through an international border gate and then travel to Phu Quoc Island and stay in Phu Quoc less than 15 days. Passports must be valid for at least 45 days. After arriving in Phu Quoc Island, if visitors want to travel to other localities or stay in the island for more than 15 days, the immigration department will be responsible for issuing visas right on the spot.
10. On 23 January 2019, Vietnam and Lithuania signed a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic passport holders from the two countries
If you choose to stay in Vietnam over exempted duration, please be recommended that you should apply a suitable Vietnam visa before entering to Vietnam, do not pay attention to exempted cases because the visa renewal course would be very complicated causing many troubles for you. In order to apply for a Vietnam visa, please contact us to simplify your procedures and get the cheapest visa cost.
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