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Vietnam visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Vietnam? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South-Eastern Asia | Continent: Asia

Vietnam flag
27Visa-free
171eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Vietnam entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 27 can enter Vietnam visa-free (most commonly for up to 45 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 171 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

27 of 198 passports can travel to Vietnam without arranging anything before departure.

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Vietnam entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Vietnam
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomVisa-free (45 days)
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyVisa-free (45 days)
FranceVisa-free (45 days)
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free (21 days)

Vietnam visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Vietnam.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00540
Asia140360
Europe110340
North America10220
Oceania00140
South America10110

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 27
eVisa 171

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 27 can enter visa-free and 171 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Vietnam without a visa?

27 passports have visa-free access to Vietnam, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Chile and others. The most common visa-free stay is 45 days.

Does Vietnam offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Vietnam. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Vietnam eVisa online?

171 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Vietnam. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 14 can enter Vietnam visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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