Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Visas are exempted for the citizens of the countries, which have signed a bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam, tourist visa may be valid for 15 to 30 days.Nationals of certain countries may visit Vietnam without visa for a period of time, hereunder is the list of countries and regions thathave visa exemption arrangements with Vietnam.
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Areas |
Countries |
Term of Residence |
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Asia |
Singapore |
Not more than 30 days |
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Thailand |
Not more than 30 days |
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Malaysia |
Not more than 30 days |
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Philippines |
Not more than 21 days |
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Laos |
Not more than 30 days |
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Indonesia |
Not more than 30 days |
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Cambodia |
Not more than 30 days |
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Brunei |
Not more than 14 days |
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Japan |
Not more than 15 days |
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South Korea |
Not more than 15 days |
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Nordic |
Sweden |
Not more than 15 days |
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Finland |
Not more than 15 days |
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Denmark |
Not more than 15 days |
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Norway |
Not more than 15 days |
• Citizens of France holding valid diplomatic or official passports for visits of 90 days at the maximum or several visits of 6 months at the maximum.
• Citizens of Chile holding valid diplomatic or official passports for visits of 90 days at the maximum.
• APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Holders from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies for visits of 60 days at the maximum.
• For those who travel to Phu Quoc Island - Vietnam : Foreigners and Vietnamese nationals bearing foreign passports who enter Vietnam through an international border gate and then travel to Phu Quoc Island and stay in Phu Quoc less than 15 days will also be granted Vietnam visa exemption. Passports must be valid for at least 45 days. After arriving in Phu Quoc Island, if visitors want to travel to other localities or stay in the island for more than 15 days, the immigration department will be responsible for issuing visas right on the spot.
