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Vietnam Visa Exemption Visa-Free Countries List

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Vietnam Visa Exemption Visa-Free Countries List

1. WHAT IS VIETNAM VISA EXEMPTION?​

According to regulations, visitors entering Vietnam for any purpose need to present a visa to be able to enter legally. However, there are countries that are exempt from Vietnam visa.

Vietnam has a policy of visa exemption, which allows foreigners to enter and stay in the country for a specific period without having to undergo any visa-related formalities or pay any visa issuance fees.

Vietnam visa exemption

There are different ways to refer to the exemption of a visa for Vietnam, such as Vietnam visa exemption or visa-free Vietnam.

 

2. VIETNAM VISA-FREE COUNTRIES LIST​

Starting from 2024, Vietnam will exempt 26 countries from visa requirements, with varying lengths of stay.
Specifically, the list of vietnam visa-free countries and residence periods are:

Note: 

  • Vietnam Visa exemption includes visa exemption for entry, exit, and transit.
  • The period of temporary stay without a visa is calculated from the date of entry.
  • Regulations regarding unilateral visa exemption for foreigners stipulate that if a foreigner wishes to utilize the visa exemption privilege upon their next entry into Vietnam, they must wait for at least 30 days from the date of departure from their most recent stay in Vietnam under the visa exemption policy, which has been ABOLISHED since July 1, 2020. From now on, Tourists can continuously enter Vietnam with visa exemption.
  • Individuals who hold British National (Overseas) passports and are residing abroad are not eligible for Vietnam visa exemption
Country Valid time Note
Asia
Brunei 14 days
Philippines 21 days
Myanmar 14 days
Campuchia 30 days
Indonesia 30 days
Kyrgyzstan 30 days
Lao 30 days
Malaysia 30 days
Singapore 30 days does not include any activities that generate income
Thailand 30 days
Kazakhstan 30 days Do not exceed 90 days in a 180-day period
Korea 45 days
Japan 45 days
Europe
Belarus 15 days
Germany 45 days
Denmark 45 days
Norway 45 days
Russia 45 days
France 45 days
Finland 45 days
Spain 45 days
Sweden 45 days
Italy 45 days
UK 45 days does not apply to British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders who hold a British passport while being abroad.
Americas
Chile 90 days does not include any activities that generate income
Panama 90 days does not include any activities that generate income

 

3. NEEDED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY FOR VIETNAM VISA EXEMPTION​

Visitors can be exempt from Vietnam’s visa by presenting a valid passport at the border gate without the need for complicated paperwork or procedures. The passport needs to meet certain conditions:

  • Passport must have at least two blank pages
  • Passport is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Vietnam.

 

4. VIETNAM VISA EXEMPTION EXTENSION​

As per the current Vietnamese visa regulations, there exists no provision for extending visa exemption which implies that individuals entering the country under visa exemption cannot apply for an extension of stay.

In the event that a tourist arrives in Vietnam with a visa exemption and desires to extend their stay beyond the exemption period, they may apply for a “Visa run”. This visa permits tourists to leave Vietnam and travel to neighboring countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, and others. They may then return to Vietnam with a new visa exemption certificate.

In addition to leaving Vietnam and returning, tourists can apply for a 90-day Vietnam eVisa with HALOVISA’s service to continue their stay in Vietnam.

We hope that the information provided by Halovisa has been helpful in clarifying what Vietnam visa exemption entails, as well as the necessary process and documentation required. If you have any further inquiries, please feel free to contact Halovisa for additional guidance and assistance.

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