Vietnam visa-free countries (2026 list)
Short answer: Ordinary passport holders from 27 countries can enter Vietnam without a visa. Twelve countries get 45 days until 14 March 2028, seven Southeast Asian countries plus Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia get 30 days, the Philippines 21, Brunei 14, and Chile and Panama 90. Everyone else needs an eVisa, applied for on evisa.gov.vn.
vnpriority.com is a private travel service, not a government body. Rules can change, so check before you fly. Government eVisa site: evisa.gov.vn. Last checked: 22 Oct 2026
1. The full list (ordinary passports)
| Days visa-free | Countries | Valid until / notes |
|---|---|---|
| 45 days | United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland | 15 Mar 2025 to 14 Mar 2028 (Resolution 44/NQ-CP). Any purpose. UK BNO passports are not included |
| 30 days | Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar | ASEAN agreements |
| 30 days | Belarus | Max 90 days per calendar year |
| 30 days | Kazakhstan | Max 90 days in any 180 days |
| 30 days | Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia | |
| 21 days | Philippines | |
| 14 days | Brunei | |
| 90 days | Chile, Panama | |
| None | USA, Australia, Canada, India, China (Mainland), Taiwan and all other countries and territories | Apply for an eVisa before you fly |
Some other countries are exempt only for diplomatic or official passports, not ordinary ones. Timor-Leste has no ordinary-passport exemption on the list.
2. Special cases
- Package tours via Cam Ranh (pilot): Package tour groups of 2 or more people holding ordinary passports of mainland China, on a package tour run by a Vietnamese international tour operator, flying direct from mainland China to Cam Ranh and entering and leaving through Cam Ranh airport, may enter Vietnam visa-free under a pilot scheme from 12 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 2027. Travel is limited to Khanh Hoa province and the tour may last up to 30 days. Hong Kong and Macau passports are not included. Source: Resolution 325/NQ-CP (12 Oct 2026), Articles 1–3 – https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?docid=219955&pageid=27160. vnpriority does not organise or sell these tours. Travellers join them through a Vietnamese international tour operator.
3. Programs that have ended
| Country | What it was | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland | 45-day exemption for tour groups, 1 Mar to 31 Dec 2025 (Resolution 11/NQ-CP) | Ended. Use an eVisa |
4. Before you fly visa-free: checklist
- Your passport is an ordinary passport from a country in the table above
- Your passport is valid for at least 6 months
- Your trip fits inside your visa-free days (count the arrival day). Staying longer brings a fine: see overstay fines explained.
- A return or onward ticket ready, since immigration may ask for one
- Staying longer, or leaving and coming back? Get an eVisa (up to 90 days, single or multiple entry)
5. Staying longer than your visa-free days
Overstaying is fined under Decree 282/2025, starting at VND 500,000–2,000,000 for under 16 days. If your trip is longer than your visa-free days, apply for an eVisa of up to 90 days before you travel. → Visa-free or eVisa: which to use · Overstay fines · How to apply for the eVisa
FAQ
Do US, Australian, Canadian or Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. These passports are not on the visa-free list, so you need an eVisa before you fly. You apply online at evisa.gov.vn, and the government fee is USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry, not refunded if refused.
Is the 45-day exemption still valid in 2026?
Yes. The 45-day exemption for the 12 countries in the table runs from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028 under Resolution 44/NQ-CP. It applies to ordinary passports and any purpose of travel.
How long must my passport be valid for visa-free entry?
At least 6 months. Vietnam's Immigration Law requires a passport valid for at least 6 months for visa-free entry, and immigration may also ask for a return or onward ticket.
Not on the list and flying soon? e-visa application service
Sources: mofa.gov.vn visa-exemption list (Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 11/NQ-CP); vanban.chinhphu.vn (Resolution 325/NQ-CP); Immigration Law Art. 20(1)(a) (consolidated text 30/VBHN-VPQH); Embassy of Vietnam in Malaysia visa information; Decree 282/2025/ND-CP. Fee: dichvucong.gov.vn. Checked 22 Oct 2026.
Government fee, non-refundable: US$25 (single) / US$50 (multiple)
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