Vietnam is a top destination for travelers seeking a holiday of cultural experiences, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities. However, before planning your trip, understanding Vietnam's visa requirements is essential. Most travelers will need a visa to enter Vietnam, although exemptions apply for certain nationalities under specific conditions.
There are different types of visas to Vietnam. They can be single–entry (1 month or 3 months) or multiple-entry (1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months).
Vietnam Visa
- Travelers from most countries are required to obtain a visa before entering Vietnam.
- Visitors planning to stay for more than the specified exemption period or who do not qualify for exemptions must apply for a visa.
As of 2024, the following nationalities can enter Vietnam without a visa for a limited period. The citizens of the following countries are NOT required VISA to visit Vietnam for a certain amount of time.
- Visa – Free for 90 days: Chile, Panama.
- Visa – Free for 45 days: Belarus, Kazakhstan.
- Visa – Free for 30 days: Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore
- Visa – Free for 21 days: Philippines
- Visa – Free for 15 days: Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Russian, Sweden, Norway, Finland (a pause between two arrivals is 30 Days).
- Visa – Free for 15 days: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain (a pause between two arrivals is 30 Days).
- Visa – Free for 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar.
Special Note:
Phu Quoc Island: Travelers visiting Phu Quoc can stay visa-free for up to 30 days if arriving directly via international ports (air or sea). However, if visiting other parts of Vietnam afterward, a visa will be required.
Easily travel to Phu Quoc
Citizens of China (including Hong Kong and Macau) and a few other countries must apply for a visa at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before traveling.
Options depending upon the nationality and passport of the applicant:
- Direct: Visitors can apply for the Vietnam visa in person or by post at the nearby Vietnam Embassy/Consulate.
- E –Visa: Starting August 15, 2023, people from all over the world can apply for e-visas to enter Vietnam, which is good for 90 days and allow multiple entries. Since this is a new system, we don’t have much info to share about this option yet. Tourists can visit the website: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
- Through Travel Company: Tourists can apply for a Vietnam visa online through travel agents like Incredible Asia Journeys and the visa stamp will be issued on arrival at the airport (Visa on Arrival). If you choose this option, please see the Incredible Asia Journeys Visa on Arrival (VOA) Service below.
E-Visa holders can enter Vietnam via:
- Airports: Noi Bai (Ha Noi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Da Nang, Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue), Van Don (Quang Ninh), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Cat (Binh Dinh), Lien Khuong (Lam Dong).
- Land Borders: Tay Trang (Dien Bien), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai, Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can (Nghe An), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo (Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao (Quang Tri), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong (An Giang), Ha Tien (Kien Giang).
- Sea Ports: Hon Gai and Cam Pha (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong, Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang (Ha Tinh), Chan May (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Dung Quat (Quang Ngai), Vung Tau (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), Ho Chi Minh City, Duong Dong (Kien Giang).
Travelers with Incredible Asia Journeys receive a complimentary Visa Approval Letter to make your trip a little easier! Visa on arrival is the easy option for you to get a Vietnam Visa, especially if you are pressed for time or have no Vietnamese Embassies in your area.
If you do not travel with us and just require the Visa Approval Letter the fee is reasonable at the rate of $15 / person only for most of the nationalities (Please contact us for more details for a visa to Vietnam).
If you choose the VOA service, please follow the steps below:
- Arrival and departure dates:
- Your Name (As printed in your Passport):
- Gender:
- Date of Birth: MM/DD/YY
- Passport Number:
- Expiration Date:
- Nationality:
- Copy of your passport: (scan and send an email to us)
Note: Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond your travel date, and there must be at least 2 blank pages left on your passport.
Passport information
Visa Application Form
Upon arrival at Vietnam International Airport ( in Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City) please show your passport and these forms ( Visa Approval Letter, Visa Application Form, and photos) at the Visa on Arrival counter and pay the immigration officers the stamp fee(cash only). The immigration officers will return your passport shortly with your visa stamp. The fee is as below:
- USD$ 25 for 1-month single entry & 3-month single entry
- USD$ 50 for 1-month multiple entries & 3-month multiple entries
- USD$ 95 for 6-month multiple entries
- USD$ 135 for 12-month multiple entries
(Please note that the visa-on-arrival option does not apply to Chinese citizens. Citizens of China need to get their visa stamp at the Vietnamese Embassy in China before being allowed to enter Vietnam)
Visa Upon Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport
Note:
- The Vietnam Visa on Arrival to Vietnam only works when you arrive by plane to the International Airports of HCM City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang.
- If you travel to Vietnam from Laos or Cambodia via land (boat or drive), please have the Visa in advance. That is because service at those borders is complicated and slow.
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