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Vietnam Visa Exemption 2026: Full List of 39 Visa-Exempt Countries

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  1. Visa exemption for ordinary passport holders
  2. Visa exemption for diplomatic, official, service, or special passport holders
  3. What to prepare if you are travelling visa-free
  4. Can a visa-free stay be extended in Vietnam?
  5. Do you need to wait before returning to Vietnam for another visa-exempt entry?
  6. If you are not eligible for visa exemption
  7. Notes

If you are planning to travel to Vietnam, it is advisable to first confirm whether you need a visa. Vietnam currently grants visa exemption to certain passport holders under unilateral arrangements, bilateral agreements, and special entry policies.

Visa exemption for ordinary passport holders

If you hold an ordinary passport issued by one of the 39 countries listed below, you may enter Vietnam without a visa for the period indicated, subject to the applicable entry conditions in force at the time of travel.

Visa-free stay Eligible countries / territories
45 days Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland
45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland
30 days Belarus, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand
21 days Philippines
14 days Brunei
90 days Chile, Panama
Special policy Phu Quoc Island: up to 30 days for eligible foreign passport holders entering under Phu Quoc’s separate visa exemption policy

If you intend to stay beyond the permitted visa-free period, a visa must be obtained in advance.

Visa exemption for diplomatic, official, service, or special passport holders

Vietnam also has visa exemption arrangements for holders of diplomatic, official, service, or special passports from a larger number of countries. In many cases, the permitted period of stay is 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, or 03 months, depending on the applicable bilateral agreement.

Country / territory Passport type Visa-free stay Remarks
Brunei Diplomatic / Official 30 days Ordinary passport holders are exempt for 14 days.
Bulgaria Diplomatic / Official 90 days within 180 days from the date of entry Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
Croatia Diplomatic / Official 30 days Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
Czechia Diplomatic 90 days Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
France Diplomatic 03 months within a 6-month period Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the unilateral visa exemption policy.
Hungary Diplomatic / Official 90 days Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
Indonesia Diplomatic / Official 14 days Ordinary passport holders are exempt for 30 days.
Italy Diplomatic 90 days within a 6-month period Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the unilateral visa exemption policy.
Japan Diplomatic / Official 90 days Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the unilateral visa exemption policy.
Korea (Republic) Diplomatic / Official 90 days Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the unilateral visa exemption policy.
Mongolia Diplomatic / Official 90 days Ordinary passport holders are exempt for 30 days.
Philippines Diplomatic / Official 30 days Ordinary passport holders are exempt for 21 days.
Poland Diplomatic 90 days within 180 days from the date of entry Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
Romania Diplomatic / Official 30 days Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
Russia Diplomatic / Official 90 days Ordinary passport holders are exempt for 45 days under the unilateral visa exemption policy. Seaman passports are exempt for 30 days.
Singapore Diplomatic / Official 90 days Ordinary passport holders are exempt for 30 days.
Slovakia Diplomatic 90 days Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
Slovenia Diplomatic / Official 03 months within a 06-month period from the date of entry Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
Spain Diplomatic 90 days within 180 days from the date of entry Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the unilateral visa exemption policy.
Switzerland Diplomatic 90 days Other passport types are exempt for 45 days under the Tourism Stimulus Program.
Ukraine Diplomatic / Official 90 days Seaman passports are exempt for 30 days.

If you hold a diplomatic, official, service, or special passport and your country is not listed above, it is advisable to review the applicable bilateral agreement or contact the competent Vietnamese mission before travel.

What to prepare if you are travelling visa-free

If you are eligible for visa-free entry, no visa application is needed before travel. On arrival, the relevant documents must be presented to the immigration officer.

Document Requirement
Passport Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Onward or return ticket An onward or return ticket may need to be shown if requested.
Accommodation details Accommodation details may need to be provided if requested.
Supporting documents In some cases, documents supporting the purpose of the trip may also be requested.

Before leaving the immigration counter, it is advisable to check the entry stamp or other entry record carefully and confirm the last day you are permitted to remain in Vietnam.

Can a visa-free stay be extended in Vietnam?

Currently, a visa-free stay cannot be extended in Vietnam. If you wish to stay longer, an appropriate visa must be obtained in advance, or you must leave Vietnam and return under a new visa exemption arrangement, if eligible.

Do you need to wait before returning to Vietnam for another visa-exempt entry?

No. The previous 30-day gap between two visa-exempt entries has been removed. You may return to Vietnam immediately after exit, provided that the applicable entry conditions continue to be satisfied.

If you are not eligible for visa exemption

If your passport is not covered by Vietnam’s visa exemption arrangements, the e-visa is generally the most convenient option for short-term travel.

Alternative entry option Main features
Vietnam e-Visa Available to citizens of all countries and territories for up to 90 days, with single-entry and multiple-entry options.

Notes

(Note 1) Foreigners holding British National (Overseas) passports are not exempt from Vietnam visa requirements. If you hold a BNO passport, an appropriate visa must be obtained in advance.

(Note 2) Under the Phu Quoc visa exemption policy, holders of foreign passports may enter, exit, and stay on Phu Quoc Island for up to 30 days without a visa. If you transit through another international border gate in Vietnam before continuing to Phu Quoc, you may also enjoy this exemption, subject to the applicable conditions.

(Note 3) Under the unilateral visa exemption policy effective from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028, citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland are exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or entry purpose, provided they satisfy the entry conditions under Vietnamese law.

(Note 4) Under the Tourism Stimulus Program effective from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028, citizens of Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland are exempt from visa requirements for tourism stays of up to 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type, provided they satisfy the entry conditions under Vietnamese law.

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