OVERVIEW
Updated Visa Policies Effective from August 15, 2023
Vietnam now offers 90-day e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories, with the option for multiple entries during the validity period.
Additionally, citizens from 13 countries benefiting from Vietnam’s unilateral visa exemption can now stay for up to 45 days without a visa.
Vietnam’s New Visa Policy from August 15, 2023
As of August 15, 2023, Vietnam has extended the visa-free stay for citizens of 13 countries from 15 days to 45 days, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry.
The 13 countries eligible for this unilateral visa exemption are:
Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus.
Visa-Free Entry: List of Countries Exempted from Vietnam Visa Requirements
Citizens from the following 25 countries, plus Kazakhstan, are eligible for visa-free entry into Vietnam:
Brunei, Myanmar, Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Chile, and Panama.
Vietnam Electronic Visa (E-Visa)
Effective from August 15, 2023, Vietnam has expanded its e-visa program to include citizens of all countries and territories, making it easier for travelers worldwide to visit. The newly issued e-visas are valid for up to 90 days and allow multiple entries within the visa’s validity period. This update significantly enhances travel flexibility, enabling visitors to enter and exit Vietnam several times without the need to apply for a new visa each time. The streamlined e-visa process aims to promote tourism, business travel, and international connectivity by providing a more convenient and efficient way to obtain entry permission to Vietnam.
Here is the list of border gates that allowed foreigners enter and exit Vietnam by E-visa.
13 international 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).
16 land border gates: 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).
13 sea border gates: 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).
Simply apply online for your tourist E-visa. You will receive your code by email to print your visa or access via official website of the Vietnam Immigration Department
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