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Who needs a visa for Vietnam?

Entry rules for Vietnam by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 39 countries and territories can visit Vietnam without a visa, most for up to 45 days. Everyone else, 159 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
39
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
159
Visa required
0

About 6.5 bn people (82% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Vietnam: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration DepartmentReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesPakistanHong KongSaudi ArabiaNew ZealandAll passports

Vietnam entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days2Chile, PanamaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department
Visa-free, with conditions45 days12Russia, Japan, Germany, United KingdomMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam
Visa-free, tourism45 days12Poland, Romania, Netherlands, BelgiumMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam
Visa-free30 days9Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, MalaysiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department
Visa-free30 days, at most 90 days per calendar year1BelarusMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department
Visa-free30 days, at most 90 days in any 1801KazakhstanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department
Visa-free21 days1PhilippinesMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department
Visa-free14 days1BruneiMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department
eVisaNot stated159India, United States, Pakistan, ChinaMinistry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department

Visa-free for 90 days: Chile and Panama

2 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department, checked Viet Nam's visa exemption list ... Ordinary ... Chile (Republic) ... 90 days ... Panama (Republic) ... 90 days

Visa-free for 45 days with conditions: Russia, Japan, Germany and 9 more

12 nationalities

Until 14 Mar 2028 (Resolution 44/NQ-CP).

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Embassy of Viet Nam in Algeria), checked 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

Visa-free for 45 days for tourism: Poland, Romania, the Netherlands and 9 more

12 nationalities

Tourism only; passport valid 6+ months; until 14 Aug 2028 (Resolution 229/NQ-CP).

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Embassy of Viet Nam in Algeria), checked are exempted from visas with a temporary stay duration of 45 days from the date of entry for tourism purposes, regardless of passport type ... The policy is implemented from August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2028

Visa-free for 30 days: Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar and 6 more

9 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department, checked Viet Nam's visa exemption list ... TYPE OF PASSPORT ... Ordinary ... Duration of stay ... Cambodia (Kingdom) ... 30 days

Visa-free for 30 days, at most 90 days per calendar year: Belarus

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days, at most 90 days per calendar year.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department, checked Belarus (Republic) ... 30 days for all passport types. For Ordinary Passport, the total period of stay must not exceed 90 days within a calendar year

Visa-free for 30 days, at most 90 days in any 180: Kazakhstan

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days, at most 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department, checked Kazakhstan (Republic) ... 30 days for all passport types. For Ordinary Passport, the total period of stay must not exceed 90 days within a 180-day period

Visa-free for 21 days: the Philippines

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 21 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department, checked Philippines (Republic) ... 30 days for Diplomatic and Official passport/ 21 days for Ordinary passport

Visa-free for 14 days: Brunei

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 14 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Consular Department, checked Brunei Darussalam ... 30 days for Diplomatic and Offical Passport/14 days for Ordinary Passport

eVisa: India, the US, Pakistan and 156 more

159 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department, checked Vietnam e-Visa is valid for maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry. Electronic visa for foreigners holding passports and not falling under the provisions of Clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Article 8 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.vn. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Vietnam e-Visa: How to Apply from the US.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam?

It depends on your passport: 39 nationalities are visa-free and 159 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Immigration Department, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Vietnam visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 159 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.vn.

Sources and changes

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Embassy of Viet Nam in Algeria)vnembassy-algiers.mofa.gov.vn · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Embassy of Viet Nam in Algeria)vnembassy-algiers.mofa.gov.vn · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Viet Nam's visa exemption list (MOFA, September 2025, XLSX)drive.google.com · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Viet Nam e-Visa (official, Immigration Department)evisa.gov.vn · checked 31 Oct 2026
  5. MOFA Consular Department: exemption of entry visa to Viet Namlanhsuvietnam.gov.vn · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam (Consular Department); Ministry of Public Security, Immigration Department (e-Visa). No change since.

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