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Vietnam visa for UK citizens (2026)
Checked by Joey Visa Vietnam Team · October 2026
Short answer
British citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. This exemption runs until 14 March 2028. If you will stay longer than 45 days, or want to leave and come back, apply for the 90-day Vietnam e-Visa before you travel — totals from US$45.
Vietnam visa for UK citizens: key facts
Visa needed?
No — up to 45 days
Visa-free until
14 March 2028
Longer stays
90-day e-Visa
e-Visa total
From US$45
Passport validity
6 months from entry
Extension of visa-free stay
Not possible
Visa-free is enough if…
- Your whole trip is 45 days or less
- You enter Vietnam once and leave once
- You are travelling for tourism, business meetings or family visits
Get a 90-day e-Visa if…
- You will stay more than 45 days
- You will leave for Cambodia, Laos or Thailand and come back
- You are not sure of your exit date
Vietnam visa for UK citizens: FAQ
Do UK citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Not for stays of up to 45 days. British citizens are visa-exempt for 45 days until 14 March 2028. Longer stays need a visa.
Can I extend my 45-day visa-free stay in Vietnam?
No. Visa-free stays cannot be extended inside Vietnam. If you may stay longer, get the 90-day e-Visa before you fly.
Can I enter Vietnam visa-free twice?
Rules on repeat visa-free entries can change. If you plan to leave and return, a multiple-entry e-Visa avoids any risk at the border.
What do UK citizens need at the border?
A passport valid at least 6 months from entry. Officers may ask for an onward ticket and hotel details.
How much is a Vietnam e-Visa for UK citizens?
US$25 government fee for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry. Through Joey Visa Vietnam, totals start at US$45.
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