Vietnam Visa Exemption List 2026 — Which Passports Are Visa-Free, How Long, What Rules Apply

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Full Vietnam Visa Exemption List 2026

45-Day Visa-Free

Country	Stay limit	Notes
United Kingdom	45 days	British citizen passport. British National (Overseas) also exempt.
France	45 days	Ordinary passport. No pre-registration required.
Germany	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Spain	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Italy	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Denmark	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Finland	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Norway	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Sweden	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Russia	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Belarus	45 days	Ordinary passport.
Japan	45 days	Ordinary passport. No pre-registration.
South Korea	45 days	Ordinary passport. No pre-registration.

30-Day Visa-Free — ASEAN

Country	Stay limit	Notes
Singapore	30 days	ASEAN member. Extendable to 90 days in some cases.
Thailand	30 days	ASEAN member.
Malaysia	30 days	ASEAN member.
Indonesia	30 days	ASEAN member.
Philippines	30 days	ASEAN member.
Brunei	30 days	ASEAN member.
Cambodia	30 days	ASEAN member.
Laos	30 days	ASEAN member.
Myanmar	30 days	ASEAN member.

90-Day Visa-Free

Chile	90 days	Ordinary passport.
Panama	90 days	Ordinary passport.

eVisa Required — Major Countries

Country	eVisa option
USA	eVisa from USD 90. Entry port SGN/HAN not ICN/NRT.
Canada	eVisa from USD 90. ICN port error common for YYZ/YVR routes.
Australia	eVisa from USD 90. SIN port error common for SYD/MEL routes.
India	eVisa from USD 90. SIN/KUL port error common. RuPay not accepted on portal.
China	eVisa from USD 90.
New Zealand	eVisa from USD 90.
Ireland	eVisa from USD 90. Note: Irish passport ≠ UK passport, not exempt.
Netherlands	eVisa from USD 90.
Portugal	eVisa from USD 90.
Switzerland	eVisa from USD 90.
Austria, Belgium, Greece, Poland	eVisa from USD 90.

Rules That Apply to All Visa Exemptions

Passport validity	Must be valid for the intended stay. Vietnam does not enforce a 6-month rule for visa-exempt nationals, but airlines often do at check-in. Carry a passport with at least 6 months remaining to avoid issues.
Passport type	Exemptions apply to ordinary tourist passports. Diplomatic and official passports are governed by separate bilateral agreements.
Pre-registration	Not required. Visa-exempt travelers go directly to immigration on arrival. No online registration, no approval letter, no fee.
Re-entry	The stay limit is per visit, not per year. Travelers can exit and re-enter immediately. Very short exits (same-day) followed by immediate re-entry may attract immigration questions about residency intent.
Entry points	All 83 authorised entry points: international airports (SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, CXR), land borders with Cambodia and Laos, and major seaports.
Permanent residents	The exemption applies based on passport nationality, not country of residence. A US permanent resident holding a Filipino passport enters Vietnam visa-free (30 days). A Vietnamese permanent resident in the US holding a US passport needs an eVisa.

Common Misconceptions

Misconception	Reality
"Irish passport = UK exempt"	Irish citizens require an eVisa. Ireland is not on the 45-day exemption list. UK and Ireland have separate visa arrangements with Vietnam.
"EU passport = automatically exempt"	Only specific EU countries are exempt (FR, DE, ES, IT, DK, FI, NO, SE). Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Greece, Poland, Switzerland — all require eVisa.
"British National (Overseas) needs visa"	BN(O) passport holders are also exempt for 45 days under the UK agreement.
"ASEAN = 90 days"	ASEAN nationals are exempt for 30 days, not 90. The 90-day option requires an eVisa.
"Exemption applies at any port"	Exemptions apply at all 83 authorised entry points, including land borders and seaports — not only airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are visa-free for Vietnam in 2026?

45 days: UK, FR, DE, ES, IT, DK, FI, NO, SE, Russia, Belarus, Japan, South Korea. 30 days: all ASEAN (SG, TH, MY, ID, PH, BN, KH, LA, MM). 90 days: Chile, Panama. eVisa required: US, CA, AU, IN, CN, NZ, IE, NL, PT, CH, and most others.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Vietnam in 2026?

No. 45-day visa-free. No eVisa, no pre-registration, no fee. Valid at all 83 entry points including airports and land borders.

Do US citizens need a visa for Vietnam in 2026?

Yes. eVisa required from USD 90. Entry port SGN (HCMC), HAN (Hanoi), or DAD (Da Nang) — never ICN or NRT. Always choose 90-day validity.

Does the exemption apply at land borders?

Yes. All 83 authorised entry points including land borders with Cambodia (Moc Bai, Bavet) and Laos, and seaports. Not just airports.

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UK/FR/DE/ES/IT/KR/JP: 45-day exempt • ASEAN: 30-day exempt • US/CA/AU/IN: eVisa from USD 90 IE/NL/PT/CH/AT/BE/GR/PL: eVisa required • Always 90-day validity • Entry port SGN/HAN not ICN/SIN Apply eVisa → WhatsApp 24/7 →

VietnamVisaEasy.com is a private travel agency, not affiliated with the Vietnamese government. Visa exemption rules are subject to change — verify with Vietnamese immigration authorities before travel. Updated September 14, 2026.