British passport · Vietnam
Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
In brief
No. British passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days.
Vietnam visa-free stay for British citizens: up to 45 days. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, checked .
Vietnam visa fee for British citizens: none for visa-free entry.
Conditions: until 14 Mar 2028 (Resolution 44/NQ-CP).
Accordingly, the Vietnamese Government exempts visas for citizens of the above countries, with a temporary stay duration of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type and entry purpose
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Embassy of Viet Nam in Algeria)
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 45 daysuntil 14 Mar 2028 (Resolution 44/NQ-CP) |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 45 days |
| Validity and entries | Viet Nam's official e-Visa, for those who need one, is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.3 |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entryA Viet Nam e-Visa costs USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry, paid online; the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.3 |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: evisa.gov.vn |
Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Embassy of Viet Nam in Algeria) lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 45 days. Conditions: until 14 Mar 2028 (Resolution 44/NQ-CP).
“Accordingly, the Vietnamese Government exempts visas for citizens of the above countries, with a temporary stay duration of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type and entry purpose”
Conditions and exceptions
British citizens can stay in Viet Nam without a visa for up to 45 days from the date of entry, whatever their passport type or purpose of travel, if they meet the entry conditions.
Accordingly, the Vietnamese Government exempts visas for citizens of the above countries, with a temporary stay duration of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type and entry purpose, on the basis of fully meeting the entry conditions as prescribed by Vietnamese law.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam · checkedThe exemption for UK citizens (Government Resolution 44/NQ-CP) has applied since 15 March 2025 and runs until 14 March 2028; it may then be extended.
On March 7, 2025, the Government issued Resolution no. 44/NQ-CP on visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland). This Resolution takes effect from March 15, 2025 to March 14, 2028 and will be considered for extension in accordance with Vietnamese law.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam · checkedVisitors entering under Viet Nam's unilateral visa exemption must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Người nước ngoài nhập cảnh theo diện đơn phương miễn thị thực thì hộ chiếu phải còn thời hạn sử dụng ít nhất 06 tháng
In English: Foreigners entering under a unilateral visa exemption must hold a passport valid for at least 06 monthsNational Assembly of Viet Nam, Law No. 51/2019/QH14 · checked
Vietnam visa types for British citizens
Viet Nam's official e-Visa, for those who need one, is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.
Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department · checked
How to apply
To visit visa-free for up to 45 days there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:
If you need an e-Visa, apply yourself on the government portal evisa.gov.vn, which serves foreigners outside Viet Nam.
Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing. If you need a visa:
A Viet Nam e-Visa costs USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry, paid online; the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 45 days. For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- The exemption for UK citizens (Government Resolution 44/NQ-CP) has applied since 15 March 2025 and runs until 14 March 2028; it may then be extended. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam · checked
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Vietnam visa-free for British citizens now?
Yes: visa-free for up to 45 days. Conditions: until 14 Mar 2028 (Resolution 44/NQ-CP). Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Embassy of Viet Nam in Algeria).
How much does a Vietnam visa cost for British citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing. A Viet Nam e-Visa costs USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry, paid online; the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
Can I get a Vietnam visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 45 days. The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Embassy of Viet Nam in Algeria): entry rule and entry conditions
- National Assembly of Viet Nam, Law No. 51/2019/QH14 (text published on Can Tho City's legal information portal): entry conditions
- Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department (national e-Visa portal): visa types, fees and how to apply
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): documents