Falkland IslandsVietnam: Visa-free

Falkland IslandsVietnam

Do Falkland Islands passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Visa-free

No. Falkland Islands passport holders do not need a visa to visit Vietnam for tourism for stays of up to 45 days.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn (checked September 24, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay45 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Vietnam58 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Vietnam passport holders visiting Falkland Islands: Visa required.

Vietnam drives on the right, the opposite side to Falkland Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Falkland Islands passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

No. Falkland Islands passport holders do not need a visa to visit Vietnam for tourism for stays of up to 45 days.

How long can Falkland Islands citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?

Up to 45 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Vietnam?

Vietnamese đồng (VND).

What is the emergency number in Vietnam?

113 / 114 / 115.

Does Vietnam drive on the same side of the road as Falkland Islands?

Vietnam drives on the right, the opposite side to Falkland Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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.

How many countries can enter Vietnam without a visa?

58 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Vietnam visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.

About Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 mi (500 km) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and 752 mi (1,210 km) from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 sq mi (12,000 km2), comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British Overseas Territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, while the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland.

RegionSouth America

Area12,173 km²

CurrencyFalkland Islands pound (1 USD ≈ 0.76 FKP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+500

Drives on theleft

Climate in Falkland Islands

Warmest January, coolest July, driest June, sunniest November.

Monthly climate normals for Falkland Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.1°C	7.7°C	108mm	338h
February	13.8°C	8.1°C	72mm	263h
March	13.5°C	7.5°C	29mm	250h
April	11.1°C	5.7°C	60mm	220h
May	7.4°C	3.4°C	75mm	103h
June	5.4°C	1.7°C	26mm	136h
July	2.6°C	-2°C	38mm	153h
August	4.8°C	-0.4°C	70mm	202h
September	7.1°C	1.3°C	44mm	218h
October	10.5°C	3.9°C	46mm	312h
November	14.3°C	6.9°C	33mm	355h
December	13.3°C	6.2°C	83mm	332h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of southern South America. They are a British Overseas Territory, but nearby Argentina claims jurisdiction under the name Islas Malvinas. Most visitors to the islands come between October and March to enjoy the spectacular wildlife and hardy rural lifestyle.

Upcoming public holidays

October 5, 2026Peat Cutting Day

November 16, 2026King's Birthday

December 8, 2026Battle Day

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About Vietnam

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia. With an area of about 331,000 square kilometres and a population of over 102 million, it is the world's 16th-most populous country. One of two Marxist-Leninist states in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is bordered by China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west; it lies along the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest and the South China Sea to the east, where it has shared and disputed maritime borders with other countries. Its capital is Hanoi, while its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City.

CapitalHanoi

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population101.6M

Area331,212 km²

CurrencyVietnamese đồng (1 USD ≈ 25890.20 VND)

LanguagesVietnamese

Calling code+84

Drives on theright

TimezoneBangkok (UTC+7)

Nearest airportNoi Bai International Airport (HAN), 24 km

Emergency number113 / 114 / 115

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,066 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.8M (2020)

Travel guide

Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia with great food and a wealth of natural and cultural attractions. Despite the turmoil of the Vietnam War, Vietnam has emerged from the ashes since the 1990s and is undergoing rapid economic development, driven by its young and industrious population. It remains less developed as a tourist destination than Thailand.

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027Tết dương lịch

April 30, 2027Ngày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước

May 1, 2027Ngày Quốc tế lao động

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