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Vietnam visa requirements by passport

39 passports can enter Vietnam visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 159 need an online ETA or e-Visa, and 0 need a visa issued before travel.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Visa and Trips / MERN SolutionsLast updated

Capital
Hanoi
Currency
Vietnamese đồng (VND)
Languages
Vietnamese
Region
South-Eastern Asia

Visa-free (39 passports)

No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.

e-Visa required (159 passports)

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Guides

Vietnam entry rules: common questions

Checked against official government sources on 23 Oct 2026.

Who needs a visa for Vietnam?

39 passports can enter Vietnam visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 159 need an ETA, e-Visa or embassy visa before travel. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule.

What changed recently for travel to Vietnam?

2025-08-15: 45-day visa exemption extended to 12 more European countries (to 14 Aug 2028); 12 others already had it to Mar 2028.

What should I know before travelling to Vietnam?

Everyone else can use Vietnam’s e-Visa (up to 90 days), apply only on evisa.gov.vn.

Official sources

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