Vietnam visa rules depend on your nationality: citizens of some countries can enter visa-free for 14–45 days, while everyone else applies for an e-visa of up to 90 days (single or multiple entry) or a visa based on an approval letter. The table below summarises the rules by nationality and links to a detailed guide for each country. Info Travel offers free advice on WhatsApp/Zalo +84327828822.
Vietnam visa by nationality 2026: quick lookup table
| Nationality | Main rule | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa required: e-visa up to 90 days; Vietnamese-Americans may get the 5-year exemption | Vietnam visa for United States citizens |
| India | Visa required: e-visa up to 90 days or an approval letter | Vietnam visa for India citizens |
| China | Visa required: e-visa up to 90 days or an approval letter | Vietnam visa for China citizens |
| South Korea | Visa-free for 45 days; e-visa for longer stays | Vietnam visa for South Korea citizens |
| Japan | Visa-free for 45 days; e-visa for longer stays | Vietnam visa for Japan citizens |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free for 45 days; e-visa for longer stays | Vietnam visa for United Kingdom citizens |
| Germany | Visa-free for 45 days; e-visa for longer stays | Vietnam visa for Germany citizens |
| Switzerland | Visa-free for 45 days (tourism) | Vietnam visa for Switzerland citizens |
| Russia | Visa-free for 45 days; e-visa for longer stays | Vietnam visa for Russia citizens |
| Kazakhstan | Visa-free for 30 days (bilateral agreement) | Vietnam visa for Kazakhstan citizens |
| Philippines | Visa-free for 21 days (ASEAN) | Vietnam visa for Philippines citizens |
| Australia | Visa required: e-visa up to 90 days | Vietnam visa for Australia citizens |
| Canada | Visa required: e-visa up to 90 days | Vietnam visa for Canada citizens |
| Ireland | Visa required: e-visa up to 90 days | Vietnam visa for Ireland citizens |
| Ukraine | Visa required: e-visa up to 90 days | Vietnam visa for Ukraine citizens |
| Pakistan | Visa required: e-visa or an approval letter | Vietnam visa for Pakistan citizens |
| Bangladesh | Visa required: e-visa or an approval letter | Vietnam visa for Bangladesh citizens |
Visa exemptions have fixed validity periods and may change. See the full list of Vietnam visa exemption countries.
Your nationality is not in the table?
- Almost every nationality can apply for a Vietnam e-visa of up to 90 days; the government fee is USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry) – see Vietnam visa fees.
- Some nationalities need extra documents or a longer review – see visa for difficult nationalities.
- Business, work or long family stays need a visa approval letter from a sponsoring company, organisation or relative.
- Only changing planes in Vietnam? See Vietnam transit visa.
- Need a visa within 1–2 working days? See urgent Vietnam visa.
Info Travel helps travellers of every nationality
Info Travel advises on the right visa type and handles e-visas, approval letters, visa extensions and temporary residence cards for foreigners of any nationality. Send your nationality, purpose and planned length of stay on WhatsApp/Zalo +84327828822 for the best option and an exact quote.
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