Vietnam Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
36 of 207 passports can enter Vietnam without arranging a visa in advance: 36 visa-free. 171 can apply for an e-visa online.
- Visa-free 36
- E-visa 171
No visa in advance
36 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
36
E-visa online
171
Visa required
0
How to enter Vietnam
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
UK, German, French, Swedish, Japanese and Korean citizens (and many other Europeans) get 45 days visa-free; ASEAN nationals get 21 to 30 days. Everyone else, including Americans, Canadians, Australians and Indians, can get a 90-day e-visa online.
All nationalities
- Fee
- USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Valid for
- Up to 90 days
- Processing
- About 3 working days
Passport validity
At least 6 months
Official entry rules
evisa.gov.vn
Recent and upcoming changes
12 more European countries visa-free
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland get 45 days until 14 Aug 2028. Source
45-day exemption renewed for 12 countries
Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Japan, Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland keep 45 days visa-free until 14 Mar 2028. Source
Checked against 3 sources on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Vietnam can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Vietnam visa-free
36 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Passports that need an e-visa for Vietnam
171 passports. Apply online and get approved before you travel.
Vietnam visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. US passport holders need an e-visa (Vietnam e-Visa, USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry) for Vietnam, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
No. UK passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Canada passport holders need an e-visa (Vietnam e-Visa, USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry) for Vietnam, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Australia passport holders need an e-visa (Vietnam e-Visa, USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry) for Vietnam, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. India passport holders need an e-visa (Vietnam e-Visa, USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry) for Vietnam, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can you stay in Vietnam without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 45 days, and some passports get up to 90 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
Does Vietnam have an ETA or e-visa?
Vietnam e-Visa (USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry): All nationalities. Apply only on the official government site.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Vietnam's official site before you book and again before you fly.