List of visa-exempt countries to Vietnam

Sunday, 10/11/2024, 16:22

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Vietnam is a tourist destination that is becoming increasingly popular with foreign tourists because of its beautiful scenery, diverse cuisine and hospitality of the people. Coming to Vietnam, foreign tourists will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and historical stories told through the relics and heritage of the Vietnamese nation.

In order to facilitate the development of tourism, Vietnam has exempted many citizens from different countries in two aspects: unilateral visa exemption and bilateral visa exemption.

Let's check the list below to see if you are exempt from a visa to Vietnam. If not, let us assist you in applying for a visa to Vietnam:

1. Nilateral visa exemption
On June 24, 2023, the National Assembly of Vietnam approved amendments and supplements to a number of articles of the 'Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam'. From August 15, 2023, Vietnam officially exempts 45-day visas for citizens of some countries to enter Vietnam under the visa-free regulations.

Citizens of the following countries: South Korea, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Belarus will now have the opportunity to stay longer in Vietnam without a visa.

No	Country	Days	Note	Deadline
1	Russia	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
2	Japan	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
3	South Korea	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
4	Norway	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
5	Finland	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
6	Denmark	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
7	Sweden	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
8	United Kingdom	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
9	France	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
10	Germany	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
11	Spain	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
12	Italia	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025
13	Belarus	45	Nilateral	14/03/2025

Special Note:
- The duration of entry and temporary residence is 45 days from the date of entry
- Conditions for entering Vietnam by unilateral visa exemption: Citizens of these countries holding ordinary passports, regardless of the purpose of entry, are exempt from visas to enter and exit Vietnam with a temporary residence period of not more than 45 days, if the following conditions are met:
•Having a valid passport issued by a competent authority of the country of which the person is a citizen and the passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry;
•Having a round-trip transport ticket or connecting to another country;
•Not being subject to entry ban or restriction on entry into Vietnam.

2. Bilateral visa exemption

Citizens of Asian countries (Southeast Asia) are exempt from Vietnam visa with a temporary stay period of not more than 30 days, regardless of the purpose of entry.

List of Asian countries exempted from Visa when entering Vietnam:

No	Countries	Days	Note	Deadline
1	Brunei	14	Bilateral	No
2	Myanmar	14	Bilateral	No
3	Philippines	21	Bilateral	No
4	Campuchia	30	Bilateral	No
5	Thailand	30	Bilateral	No
6	Malaysia	30	Bilateral	No
7	Singapore	30	Bilateral	No
8	Indonesia	30	Bilateral	No
9	Laos	30	Bilateral	No

Vietnam is a safe and friendly country that is worth your time visiting. If you are planning to visit here, don't worry about visa issues, let Asia Top Travel help you.