Vietnam Visa Exemption
- Last update: January 4, 2024
As of November 2023, regular passport holders of 26 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam. Here is the full list of Vietnam visa free countries and duration:
| No. | Country | Maximum visa-free duration | Applicable purpose of visit (if any) |
| 1 | Chile | 90 days | Entries that do not include remunerated activities |
| 2 | Panama | 90 days | Entries that do not include remunerated activities |
| 3 | Cambodia | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 4 | Indonesia | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 5 | Kyrgyzstan | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 6 | Laos | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 7 | Malaysia | 30 days | Tourism, attending press, conference/coverage, official duty, visiting relatives, business negotiation, investment, sports, or attending seminars or conferences |
| 8 | Singapore | 30 days | Entries that do not include remunerated activities |
| 9 | Thailand | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 10 | Philippines | 21 days | Not mentioned |
| 11 | Brunei | 14 days | Not mentioned |
| 12 | Myanmar | 14 days | Visiting only |
| 13 | Belarus | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 14 | Denmark | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 15 | Finland | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 13 | France | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 17 | Germany | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 18 | Italy | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 19 | Japan | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 20 | Norway | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 21 | Russia | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 22 | South Korea | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 23 | Spain | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 24 | Sweden | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 25 | United Kingdom (Not applicable to BNO) | 45 days | Not mentioned |
| 26 | Kazakhstan | 30 days | Not exceeding 90 days within 180 continuous days |
Important notes regarding Vietnam visa exemption:
- The 30-day interval between 02 stays with visa exemption has been removed in accordance with the new law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam which takes effect on July 1, 2020.
- British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are not eligible for the 45-day Vietnam visa exemption. So, they need to apply for a visa to visit Vietnam.
- Visa exemption includes visa exemption for entry, exit and transit.
- The visa-free stay period is counted from the date of entry.
The above information about the Vietnam visa exemption (updated on November 23, 2023) is provided for informational purposes only, please double-check with the official authorities in your current country before departure.
Other Vietnam Visa Exemption Cases
The 30-day visa exemption is granted to those entering the coastal economic zones decided by the Government when those zones meet the following conditions:
- having an international airport,
- having their own space;
having defined geographical boundaries and being separate from the mainland;
being in line with socio-economic development policies while posing no threat to the national defense, security, social order, and safety of Vietnam.
So, Phu Quoc island is one of those zones. See our detailed guide on Phu Quoc visa exemption.
- APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders with valid passports are exempted from Vietnam visa requirements for a stay of no longer than 60 days. If you want to stay longer without leaving Vietnam, see exemption of Vietnam stay with ABTC.