Visa requirements for Vietnam
Who can enter Vietnam, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Passport holders from 58 countries can enter Vietnam without a visa in advance. All 58 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 58 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 184 e-visa
- 0 visa required
Visa-free entry
58 nationalities- Åland Islands45 days
- Anguilla45 days
- Aruba45 days
- Belgium45 days
- Bermuda45 days
- British Indian Ocean Territory45 days
- British Virgin Islands45 days
- Bulgaria45 days
- Caribbean Netherlands45 days
- Cayman Islands45 days
- Croatia45 days
- Curaçao45 days
- Czechia45 days
- Denmark45 days
- Falkland Islands45 days
- Faroe Islands45 days
- Finland45 days
- France45 days
- French Guiana45 days
- French Polynesia45 days
- French Southern Territories45 days
- Germany45 days
- Gibraltar45 days
- Greenland45 days
- Guadeloupe45 days
- Guernsey45 days
- Hungary45 days
- Indonesia14 days
- Isle of Man45 days
- Italy45 days
- Japan45 days
- Jersey45 days
- Luxembourg45 days
- Martinique45 days
- Mayotte45 days
- Montserrat45 days
- Netherlands45 days
- New Caledonia45 days
- Norway45 days
- Pitcairn Islands45 days
- Poland45 days
- Réunion45 days
- Romania45 days
- Russia45 days
- Saint Barthélemy45 days
- Saint Helena45 days
- Saint Martin45 days
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon45 days
- Sint Maarten45 days
- Slovakia45 days
- Slovenia45 days
- South Korea45 days
- Spain45 days
- Sweden45 days
- Switzerland45 days
- Turks and Caicos Islands45 days
- United Kingdom45 days
- Wallis and Futuna45 days
Electronic visa
184 nationalities- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- DR Congo
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam
Vietnam has 12 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty
- Complex of Huế Monuments
- Cát Bà Island
- Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Hội An
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Khiêm Cung Ký stele
- Mỹ Sơn
- Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park
- The Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape
- Tràng An
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
Nearby destinations
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam?
It depends on your passport. 58 nationalities can enter Vietnam without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnamese đồng (VND). 1 USD is approximately 25890.2 VND.
What side of the road does Vietnam drive on?
Vietnam drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Vietnam have?
12: Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty, Complex of Huế Monuments, Cát Bà Island, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, Hội An, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Khiêm Cung Ký stele, and more.
What is the emergency number in Vietnam?
113 / 114 / 115.
What time zone is Vietnam in?
Bangkok (UTC+7).
What is the nearest airport to Hanoi?
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), about 24 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.