Vietnam visa requirements

Everywhere in Vietnam is accessible. There is no need to isolate oneself.

The following are the main ideas of the new rules: Entry now requires a visa and travel insurance.

Simple entrance standards:

1. A statement of current travel or medical insurance that covers Covid-19 treatment. $10,000 minimum coverage (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued guidance to reopen the tourism activities under the new normal - Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (vietnamtourism.gov.vn)
2. installed the PC-Covid mobile app (PC-Covid Viet Nam on the App Store (apple.com) or PC-Covid Viet Nam - Apps on Google Play), which is required to visit any VN establishments.
3. Visitors are asked to self-monitor for 10 days following admission and should contact the closest medical facility if they see any COVID-19 symptoms.
4. Sanitation, social isolation, and surgical masks are always necessary. When accompanied by adults, children under two are permitted outside.

Call Vietnam's Immigration Department at 024 3938 7320 if you have any questions concerning the new rule. Visit this page for further details on COVID-19 travel regulations.

Visa Waivers for Vietnam

Visas are not required to enter a specified number of days of stay in the following countries. The complete list of nations that do not require visas is provided below. Visit this page to examine the list of passports that do not require a visa for diplomatic or other purposes.

Upon arrival in Vietnam, you can request a visa extension if you want to stay longer than this period of time.

VIETNAM VISA EXEMPTION

Notes on visa exemptions: No visa is required for citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Finland, and the Republic of Belarus traveling to Vietnam for a period of up to 15 days, beginning on the date of entry. Additionally, the policy on entry visa exemption for nationals of the aforementioned nations shall go into effect on March 15, 2022, and conclude on March 14, 2025, respectively. Extension will be considered in compliance with Vietnamese legislation.

Electronic Visa for Vietnam (e-Visa)

Nationals of 80 countries can now obtain an electronic visa for Vietnam:

Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Chile, China (including Hong Kong and Macau passports), Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Salomon Islands, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor Leste, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Western Samoa.

You may easily apply online for a 30-day tourist E-visa Foreigners apply for e-visa - National portal on Immigration (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn). The cost of an e-visa is $25, and processing takes three working days. Your code to print your visa will be sent to you through email.

Any of Vietnam's eight international airports, including those in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang, as well as 14 land crossings and seven seaports, allow entry with an electronic visa.

How to Apply for Vietnam's e-Visa:

Step 1:  Prepare the required materials:

• One 4x6 passport photo in .jpg format with a white background, without glasses.
• One photo in .jpg format of your passport data page.
• A passport is valid for at least six months.
• Your temporary address in Vietnam and points of entry and exit.
• Debit or credit card for payment.

Step 2: Click this link Foreigner apply for e-visa - National portal on Immigration (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) or access Vietnam portal on Immigration/Vietnam visa - National portal on Immigration and go to 'E-visa Issuance' then click on the link for 'Outside Vietnam foreigners'.

Step 3: Upload your .jpg images (passport data page and passport photo) and fill out the required fields on the form completely. Submit your form.

Step 4: Pay the e-Visa fee of 25 USD. Copy down the document code provided.

Step 5: Within three working days you should receive news of your e-Visa application via email. If not, you can also run a search for your e-Visa at this link E-visa search - National portal on Immigration (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn).

Step 6: Use your document code to locate your e-Visa online. Download and print the e-Visa in two copies for extra safety.

TIP: Travellers with an e-Visa can go directly to immigration counters at their point of entry and do not need to queue at Visa on Arrival counters.

Insurance requirement:

• Purchase medical/travel insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment with a minimum coverage: of $10,000. This typically costs about USD 40.

• Vietnam Visa on Arrival

  If you are planning a multiple-entry visit or a stay of more than 30 days, you will want to apply for a visa on arrival. To do this you'll need:

  1. A 4x6 passport photo with a white background and no glasses.
  2. A filled-out visa application forms Online visa declaration (mofa.gov.vn).
  3. A passport or substitute ID valid for six months from the date you plan to enter Vietnam.
  4. Payment (25 USD to 50 USD) for visa fees, and
  5. A Letter of Approval from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate (if you are picking up your visa at the airport).

  If you are near a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, you can submit your photo, application form, passport, and visa fee in person. This website will guide you through the process .

  If you are unable to reach a Vietnamese embassy or are short on time, there are trusted services online that can provide you with a valid Letter of Approval for a fee. Bring this letter together with a visa application form and your other documents to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport when you land.

  TIP:  You will need to pay your visa stamp fee in USD or Vietnamese Dong on arrival at the airport.

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  The information above is compiled by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Guidelines may change at any time based on conditions, as determined by the Vietnam government.