What to do when a Vietnamese 5-year visa exemption certificate expires or the passport changes: documents, timing, fee and the difference from a first application.
5-YEAR VISA EXEMPTION
How to apply for the Vietnamese 5-year visa exemption certificate: proving Vietnamese origin, where to file, timing, fee and transferring the certificate to a new passport.
Updated September 2026: 24 nationalities with 45-day unilateral visa exemption under Resolutions 44 and 229, ASEAN bilateral exemptions, Phu Quoc and the 5-year exemption certificate.
Five-year visa exemption certificate for people of Vietnamese origin and their foreign spouses and children: eligibility, proof of Vietnamese origin, 180 days per entry, fees and processing time.
