Updated October 2026
Vietnam visa exemption 2026: full list of visa-free countries
Checked by Joey Visa Vietnam Team · October 2026
Citizens of around 40 countries can enter Vietnam without a visa for 14 to 90 days. Find your country below, check how many days you get and the rules that apply — and what to do if you want to stay longer.
Quick answer
- 45 days visa-free: UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the Nordic countries and 12 more European countries
- 90 days: Chile and Panama · 30 days: most ASEAN countries
- Not on the list? You need a Vietnam e-Visa — open to every nationality, up to 90 days
Vietnam visa-free countries list 2026
How many days each nationality can stay in Vietnam without a visa, and how long each exemption is valid.
| Stay | Nationalities | Valid until |
|---|---|---|
| 45 days | Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom | 14 March 2028 |
| 45 days | Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland | 14 August 2028 |
| 90 days | Chile, Panama | Bilateral agreement |
| 30 days | Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand | Bilateral agreement |
| 21 days | Philippines | Bilateral agreement |
| 14 days | Brunei, Myanmar | Bilateral agreement |
| Varies | Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia — limits per visit and per year apply | Check before you travel |
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Vietnam visa exemption rules and conditions
Passport valid 6 months
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you enter Vietnam.
Tourism, business or family only
Visa-free entry covers holidays, business meetings and family visits. Paid work needs a work visa and permit.
No extension inside Vietnam
A visa-free stay cannot be extended. If you may stay longer, get a 90-day e-Visa before you fly.
Onward ticket may be checked
Airlines and immigration officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and your hotel booking.
Same passport in and out
Enter and leave Vietnam on the same passport. Children need their own passport.
Past overstays matter
Travellers who previously overstayed or broke immigration rules may be refused visa-free entry.
Phu Quoc visa-free entry (30 days)
Every nationality can stay on Phu Quoc island for up to 30 days without a visa — but only when flying to Phu Quoc directly from abroad. If you travel on to mainland Vietnam, or arrive via Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City first, you need a visa.
Staying longer than your visa-free days?
Apply for the 90-day Vietnam e-Visa before you travel. It replaces the visa-free stay and allows single or multiple entry. Totals from US$45 — or from US$64 if you need it urgently.
Apply for a 90-day e-VisaVietnam visa exemption FAQ
Which countries are visa-free for Vietnam in 2026?
Around 40 countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the Nordic countries, Chile, Panama and most ASEAN members. See the full list above.
Do US, Australian, Canadian or Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. These passports are not visa-exempt, so you need a Vietnam e-Visa. It is fully online, up to 90 days, with totals from US$45.
Can I extend my 45-day visa-free stay in Vietnam?
No. Visa-free stays cannot be extended inside Vietnam. If you might stay longer than 45 days, apply for the 90-day e-Visa before you travel.
How long is the Vietnam visa exemption valid?
The 45-day exemption for 12 countries runs until 14 March 2028, and for 12 more European countries until 14 August 2028. Bilateral agreements (ASEAN, Chile, Panama) have no fixed end date.
Do I need anything at the border if I'm visa-exempt?
A passport valid at least 6 months from entry. Officers may also ask for an onward ticket and accommodation details. See passport requirements.
I'm visa-exempt — should I still get an e-Visa?
Only if you'll stay longer than your visa-free days, want to leave and re-enter on a multiple-entry visa, or plan to work. Otherwise your passport is enough.
Flying straight to Phu Quoc?
Every nationality gets 30 days visa-free on the island when arriving directly from abroad.
Ready for your Vietnam visa?
Apply in about 2 minutes. A real person checks every application before it is filed — standard, urgent or emergency.
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