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List of Countries That Require a Visa to Vietnam

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Vietnam Visa Requirement Guide

Which countries need a visa to enter Vietnam?

In general, if your nationality is not listed under Vietnam’s visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders, you will normally need a Vietnam eVisa or another valid visa before travelling.

  • This page is mainly for travellers using ordinary passports.
  • If your country is not on the visa-free list below, you should apply for a Vietnam visa in advance.
  • Most travellers from Australia, the United States, Canada, India and many other countries need a Vietnam eVisa.
Important: Visa rules may still depend on travel purpose, passport validity, entry point, cumulative stay, and policy updates. For tourism and short visits, the safest rule is: if your country is not in the visa-free list, apply for a Vietnam eVisa.

Quick answer

  • Need visa: Most countries not listed as visa-exempt.
  • May not need visa: Countries in Vietnam’s ordinary passport exemption list.
  • Need help: Use EVISA HUBS to check and apply online before departure.
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Most Common Examples

Countries that usually require a Vietnam visa

Australia New Zealand United States Canada India China Taiwan Hong Kong Macau United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Qatar Kuwait Bahrain Oman Israel Turkey Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka Nepal South Africa Mexico Brazil Argentina Peru Colombia Egypt Morocco Tunisia Nigeria Kenya Ethiopia

These are common examples only. The general rule remains: if your nationality is not in Vietnam’s visa-free ordinary passport list below, you will usually need a Vietnam eVisa.

Visa-Free List

Countries that are commonly visa-free for ordinary passports

# Country Stay Notes
1 United Kingdom 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
2 France 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
3 Germany 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
4 Italy 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
5 Spain 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
6 Russia 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
7 Japan 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
8 South Korea 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
9 Denmark 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
10 Sweden 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
11 Norway 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
12 Finland 45 days Visa-free for ordinary passport holders.
13 Belgium 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
14 Bulgaria 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
15 Croatia 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
16 Czech Republic 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
17 Hungary 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
18 Luxembourg 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
19 Netherlands 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
20 Poland 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
21 Romania 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
22 Slovakia 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
23 Slovenia 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
24 Switzerland 45 days Tourism stimulus visa exemption.
25 Belarus 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
26 Brunei 14 days Ordinary passport exemption.
27 Cambodia 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
28 Chile 90 days Ordinary passport exemption.
29 Indonesia 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
30 Kazakhstan 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
31 Kyrgyzstan 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
32 Laos 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
33 Malaysia 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
34 Mongolia 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
35 Myanmar 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
36 Philippines 21 days Ordinary passport exemption.
37 Singapore 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
38 Thailand 30 days Ordinary passport exemption.
Conclusion: if your country does not appear in the visa-free list above, you should normally arrange a Vietnam visa or eVisa before travelling.
Visa-Free Countries

Current ordinary passport visa-exempt countries

Belarus Belgium Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Indonesia Italy Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos Luxembourg Malaysia Mongolia Myanmar Netherlands Norway Philippines Poland Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom

Not sure whether you need a Vietnam visa?

If your nationality is not on Vietnam’s visa-free list, the safest option is usually to apply for a Vietnam eVisa before departure.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Vietnam visa requirements

Which countries need a visa to enter Vietnam?

Most countries need a visa or eVisa to enter Vietnam unless they are specifically listed under Vietnam’s visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders.

Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Australian passport holders generally need a Vietnam eVisa or another valid visa before travel.

Do US passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. US passport holders generally need a Vietnam eVisa or another valid visa before entering Vietnam.

If my country is not on the visa-free list, what should I do?

You should normally apply for a Vietnam eVisa before travel and make sure your passport, travel dates, and entry point are suitable.