Vietnam visa requirements

Do foreigners need a visa for Vietnam?

Foreign nationals from countries eligible for visa exemption to Vietnam may enter the country without obtaining a visa under unilateral or bilateral agreements.

Foreign nationals not holding passports from countries eligible for visa exemption must apply for a visa on a Vietnamese diplomatic mission or through Vietnam’s e-visa system to enter and stay in the country. Depending on the purpose and duration of stay, different visa types are available to meet the needs of applicants.

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Vietnam’s visa exemption policy

Vietnam currently grants visa exemptions to 22 countries, including South Korea, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belarus, Brunei, Myanmar, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Laos.

In addition to the policies for countries eligible for visa exemption, as stipulated in Article 10 of Decree No. 82/2015/ND-CP, individuals of Vietnamese origin, as well as those who have a spouse, parents, or children who are Vietnamese citizens, are eligible for long-term visa exemption.

These individuals can enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 5 years. For each entry, they are allowed a maximum stay of 180 days. This regulation aims to encourage overseas Vietnamese people to return to their homeland, fostering reconnection with the Vietnamese community and strengthening family ties and national relations.

Read more about Vietnam visa exemption in the detailed article by VisaNow: Vietnam visa exemption policy.

Overview of Vietnam visa types and durations for foreigners

The term of Vietnam visas for British people varies according to their purpose of admission, which may be tourism, business, family visits, or other.

• Tourist visa: British nationals seeking tourist visas can remain for a maximum of 30 days with single-entry authorization.
• Business/investment visa: This visa category allows British citizens to work in Vietnam for up to 90 days with multiple entry authorization.
• Relative visa: For British nationals with relatives in Vietnam, family visit visas are valid for up to 12 months, or the remainder of the sponsor’s visa. Family visit visas are limited to a maximum of 6 months for sponsored individuals who are parents or children (over the age of 18) of British nationals.
• Work visa: British nationals may apply for work visas for a maximum of 12 months.
• Vietnam e-visa: The term of stay for electronic visas has been extended to 90 days, with single or multiple entrance authorization.

Most visas have a validity term of fewer than 12 months. If British people want to stay in Vietnam for an extended time, they need to apply for a temporary residency card, which can be valid for up to 5 years depending on the reason for their stay.

Frequently asked questions about Vietnam visa requirements

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