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Who Needs a Visa to Enter Vietnam?

Most foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam. However, there are a few exceptions. Citizens of the following countries can visit Vietnam for a limited period of time without a visa:

  • 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar
  • 15 days: Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom
  • 21 days: The Philippines
  • 30 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand

All other foreign nationals must obtain a visa before arriving in Vietnam, either through the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in their country or through an online visa application process (Vietnam e-Visa). The type of visa required will depend on the purpose and length of the intended stay in Vietnam.

Other exceptions include:

  • Holders of diplomatic or official French passports (90 days or several visits within 6 months)
  • Holders of diplomatic or official passports from Chile (less than 60 days).
  • Holders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (less than 60 days).
  • Exemption from Vietnam visa requirements for visiting Phu Quoc Island: applied for by foreigners and Vietnamese nationals with foreign passports (15 days)
  • Overseas Vietnamese with a visa exemption certificate (less than 90 days).

Before applying for a Vietnam visa, do not ignore checking the Vietnam visa requirements for each passport to avoid misunderstandings during the application process.

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