OVERVIEW OF VIETNAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Last Updated: 2026

All foreign travelers entering Vietnam must hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond their date of entry, with at least two (2) blank pages remaining for entry and exit stamps.

Foreign visitors can enter Vietnam under one of three main visa mechanisms:

  1. Unilateral & Bilateral Visa Exemptions (Visa-Free Entry)

  2. Vietnam Electronic Visa (E-Visa) for all nationalities

  3. Special Island Exemption (Phu Quoc Island)

 

Vietnam visa exemption

VISA EXEMPTION POLICIES (VISA-FREE ENTRY)

Vietnam currently grants visa exemptions under bilateral agreements and unilateral government resolutions.

A. 45-Day Unilateral Visa Exemptions (25 Countries)

Citizens of the following 25 countries are granted visa-free entry for a stay of up to 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry:

  • Group 1 (13 Countries - Valid through March 14, 2028 per Resolution 44/NQ-CP):

    Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus.

  • Group 2 (12 Countries - Valid through August 14, 2028 per Resolution 229/NQ-CP):

    Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

  • Conditions for 45-Day Exemption:

    • Valid passport for at least 6 months upon entry.

    • Round-trip ticket or proof of onward travel to a third country.

    • Non-exemption travelers wishing to stay longer than 45 days must apply for an E-Visa prior to arrival.

Vietnam Visa Exemptions

 

B. ASEAN & Bilateral Visa Exemptions

Citizens of ASEAN and select countries enjoy visa-free entry under bilateral agreements with varying durations:

  • 90 Days: Chile, Panama

  • 30 Days: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand

  • 21 Days: Philippines

  • 14 Days: Brunei, Indonesia

C. Special Exemption: Phu Quoc Island (30 Days)

Foreigners flying directly into Phu Quoc International Airport from an international origin (or transiting through an international transit lounge at a Vietnamese international airport to reach Phu Quoc) are exempt from visa requirements for stays up to 30 days on Phu Quoc Island.

  • Note: If travelers leave Phu Quoc to visit other parts of Vietnam, they must hold a valid Visa or E-Visa.

3. VIETNAM ELECTRONIC VISA (E-VISA)

Vietnam issues E-Visas to citizens of ALL countries and territories worldwide.

Key E-Visa Details:

  • Validity Types:

    • Single Entry (Valid for up to 90 days) – USD $25

    • Multiple Entry (Valid for up to 90 days) – USD $50

  • Processing Time: 3 – 5 working days.

  • Official Application Portal: Foreign nationals MUST apply directly through the official Government portal:

    👉 https://evisa.gov.vn (or official Ministry of Public Security portal).

4. APPROVED E-VISA PORTS OF ENTRY (83 BORDER GATES)

Under Government Resolution 127/NQ-CP and subsequent expansions (Resolution 389/NQ-CP), holders of a Vietnam E-Visa may enter and exit through 83 official international border checkpoints across the country.

A. 17 International Airports

  1. Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi

  2. Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Ho Chi Minh City

  3. Da Nang International Airport – Da Nang

  4. Cam Ranh International Airport – Khanh Hoa

  5. Cat Bi International Airport – Hai Phong

  6. Can Tho International Airport – Can Tho

  7. Phu Quoc International Airport – Kien Giang

  8. Phu Bai International Airport – Thua Thien Hue

  9. Van Don International Airport – Quang Ninh

  10. Tho Xuan Airport – Thanh Hoa

  11. Dong Hoi Airport – Quang Binh

  12. Phu Cat Airport – Binh Dinh

  13. Lien Khuong Airport – Lam Dong

  14. Vinh International Airport – Nghe An

  15. Chu Lai International Airport – Quang Ngai

  16. Long Thanh International Airport (Effective upon operational launch)

  17. Gia Binh International Airport (Effective upon operational launch)

B. 27 Land Border Gates

1. Vietnam – China Border (6 Gates):

  • Mong Cai (Quang Ninh)

  • Huu Nghi (Lang Son)

  • Lao Cai (Lao Cai)

  • Dong Dang Railway Gate (Lang Son)

  • Lao Cai Railway Gate (Lao Cai)

  • Tra Linh (Cao Bang)

2. Vietnam – Laos Border (11 Gates):

  • Tay Trang (Dien Bien)

  • Long Sap (Son La)

  • Na Meo (Thanh Hoa)

  • Nam Can (Nghe An)

  • Cau Treo (Ha Tinh)

  • Cha Lo (Quang Binh)

  • La Lay (Quang Tri)

  • Lao Bao (Quang Tri)

  • Nam Giang (Da Nang)

  • Bo Y (Kon Tum)

  • Thanh Thuy (Tuyen Quang)

3. Vietnam – Cambodia Border (10 Gates):

  • Le Thanh (Gia Lai)

  • Moc Bai (Tay Ninh)

  • Xa Mat (Tay Ninh)

  • Tan Nam (Tay Ninh)

  • Binh Hiep (Tay Ninh)

  • Dinh Ba (Dong Thap)

  • Thuong Phuoc (Dong Thap)

  • Tinh Bien (An Giang)

  • Vinh Xuong (An Giang – Road & River)

  • Ha Tien (Kien Giang)

C. 39 International Seaports 

  • Hon Gai Port (Quang Ninh)

  • Cam Pha Port (Quang Ninh)

  • Van Gia Port (Quang Ninh)

  • Hai Phong Port (Hai Phong)

  • Diem Dien Port (Hung Yen)

  • Nghi Son Port (Thanh Hoa)

  • Hai Thinh Port (Ninh Binh)

  • Ninh Binh Port (Ninh Binh)

  • Cua Lo – Ben Thuy Port (Nghe An)

  • Vung Ang Port (Ha Tinh)

  • Son Duong Port (Ha Tinh)

  • Gianh Port (Quang Tri)

  • Hon La Port (Quang Tri)

  • Chan May Port (Thua Thien Hue)

  • Da Nang Port (Da Nang)

  • Dung Quat Port (Quang Ngai)

  • Quy Nhon Port (Binh Dinh)

  • Nha Trang Port (Khanh Hoa)

  • Ninh Chu Port (Khanh Hoa)

  • Phu Quy Port (Lam Dong)

  • Lien Huong Port (Lam Dong)

  • Vung Tau Port (Ba Ria - Vung Tau / Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Ho Chi Minh City Port (Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Ben Luc Port (Tay Ninh)

  • Dong Thap Port (Dong Thap)

  • Soai Rap – Hiep Phuoc Port (Dong Thap)

  • My Thoi Port (An Giang)

  • Hon Chong Port (An Giang)

  • An Thoi Port (An Giang)

  • Duong Dong Port (Kien Giang)

  • Truong Long Hoa Port (Vinh Long)

  • Giao Long Port (Vinh Long)

  • Nam Can Port (Ca Mau)

5. IMPORTANT ADVISORIES FOR TRAVELERS

  1. Verify Your Entry Gate: Your E-Visa approval letter specifies the approved port of entry. Ensure your flight or land transit route matches the exact border checkpoint listed on your E-Visa document.

  2. Passport Validity: Re-check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival to prevent boarding denial.

  3. Official Portals Only: Avoid unauthorized third-party agencies charging inflated fees. Always check for the official evisa.gov.vn domain extension when applying online.

 

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