DO I NEED A VISA TO GO TO VIETNAM?
While pottering around the wild landscapes & beautiful coastlines can bring a sense of inner peace, navigating for Vietnam visa requirements & regulations can be a real headache. To take some of the pain out of the planning process, here’s our comprehensive guide to the entry requirements for what is now called “E-visa Vietnam” all the way for 2025.
Since August 2023, the immigration has finally set up an online platform where all nationalities can now apply online to receive an E-Visa to enter Vietnam, saving time and money and visas are offered in 1 and 3 month, single or multiple entries.
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Do I need a visa to go to Vietnam?
Travelers from a number of countries benefits visa exemption to enter Vietnam. Following nationalities fall into visa exemption and free entry for duration of 14 to 45 days.
Note → Visa free it’s the ability to enter Vietnam without obtaining a visa in advance. citizens of following countries can flight and enter Vietnam and receive free permit upon arrival at any international airports and land crossings. To stay longer than allowed, you’ll need to apply for an e-visa for up to 90 days.
| Country | Days |
| South-Korea, Japan | 45 |
| Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore,Thailand | 30 |
| The Philippines | 21 |
| Brunei, Myanmar | 14 |
Visa Requirements For European Travelers
European travelers from the following countries can also enter Vietnam and enjoy the visa free according to the resolution 128/NQ-CP, effective from 15.Aug.2023 – Extending temporary stay duration from previous 15 days to 45 days – citizens of 13 European countries are exempted to apply for an E-visa in order to enter Vietnam.
Citizens of Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Belarus, can fly and receive 45 days upon arrival. In addition, following nationalities are also eligible to apply online and receive an e-visa for period of up to 90 days / 3 month.
| Country | Days |
| Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK | 45 |
| Russia, Belarus | 45 |
| Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway | 45 |
| Country | Days |
| Chile, Panama | 90 |
| Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan | 30 |
Notes for travelers benefiting visa exemption
The essential 30-day gap between 2 entries for those benefits visa exemption has been lifted according to the new visa policies took effect from the August 2023.
This means, once your visa is about to end, simply exit and re-enter and enjoy another free visa.
Your passport must be valid for 6 month and more from the date you enter in Vietnam. In addition, remember to check if your passport has at least 2 black page for the immigration stamp.
Vietnam E-visa for US citizens
One or Three month visas are available to apply – US citizens are required to apply for an online e-visa.
How to apply for an E-visa for US (American) Citizens?
US citizens planning to visit Vietnam required to apply for a valid E-visa prior traveling. Please note that American citizens are not eligible to receive a Vietnam Visa on arrival.
American passport holders, can now easily apply for an e-visa through the government visa website, the visa fees are varies based on the length of stay, for the 1 month visa, the fee is US$25 and US$50 for a 3 month visa. Visas issued at single and or multiple entry.
How long is the Vietnam tourist visa valid for?
Validity of visa and permitted length of stay in Vietnam – Tourist visas are valid for 30 or 90 days, either a single or multiple entries, with 100% NO EXTENSION since August 2023. Everything else you read online are outdated. Again, E-visas are not being extended.
Digital nomads, retired people and those traveling beyond 3 month are required to do border run (exit, apply for a new e-visa and re-enter ). Applying for new visa required applicants to EXIT first, then apply for a new visa which usually takes around 3-5 working days (Mon-Fri).
ALL Foreigners can stay in Phu Quoc Island without applying for a visa
Foreign nationals can stay in Phu Quoc Island without a need of an e-visa.
Regardless of nationality, travelers entering Phu Quoc island, Vietnam’s palm-fringed island, allowing a free entry of up to 30 days. This exemption applies even if you are not eligible from a visa-exemption. However, the visa is granted only for entering by air in Phu Quoc International airport – proof of exit flight is required.
How do I apply for a Vietnam E-Visa?
To apply for a Vietnam e-visa in 2025, you’ll need to check with the official immigration visa portal – no agent – no third party and you don’t need to go through the embassies of Vietnam like before. Every nationality including most European, the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can apply online.
So, how do I apply? Visitors can apply for an e-visa through the government website, then, once approved (3-5 days after submission), simply print it out and present it upon arrival in Vietnam’s International airports and land borders, checkpoints.
The additional benefit of the e-visa – alongside not having to queue at the ‘visa on arrival’ desk – you’re not required to pay the stamping fees.
How much does a Vietnam visa cost?
If you apply it through the official immigration website, there is a very straightforward visa fee, applies for both 1 and or 3 month visas;
Single entry visa: USD25
Multiple entry visa: USD50
What you need to know about visas in Vietnam
Whether you apply online on the immigration website, or paid more to an agent with service fee to take care of your Vietnam Visa, the practicality is that your passport should be valid for at least six months and beyond after your intended date of EXIT from Vietnam.
You can enter through any international check-point & airport on the exact date and or on or after the date of entry on you visa, but you still should leave Vietnam by the expiry date printed on your e-visa.
In 2025 and with an e-visa, you can enter and exit from any airport or international check point.
What if I overstay on my visa?
Overstaying your visa results of paying fine and in some cases being blacklisted from the next entry. The best practice in case of an overstay is to follow two options:
1: If your overstay is from 1 to 14 days, try to exit from the airport and pay the fine on the exit, the fine is not fixed but usually it is between 500.000 to 2.000.000 VND (USD20 – 100).
2: Some people enter on a tourist visa and try o teach and or work, this is considered illegal and in many cases, if you are overstay the visa for more than 2 weeks, you are only advised to check with the immigration, clear the overlay, pay the fine and get an exit visa.
Tips for overstaying Vietnam Visa → Overstaying the permitted period of stay is an offense and the best is to clear the overstay and follow the two options mentioned above. Again, visas are NOT extendable and the to get a new one, you should exit and re-enter with a new visa.
The fine for overstaying a visa(Stay longer than permitted) varies from VND 500,000 to VND 2,000,000, for up to two weeks. Overstaying over two weeks, results of paying much more that that.
List of International airports in Vietnam
Foreigners with a pre-arranged e-visa , or those benefiting visa exemption, are allowed to Enter & Exit Vietnam via following crossing, check-points and international airports → Check out Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
13 International Airports
Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Da Nang, Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue), Van Don (Quang Ninh), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Cat (Binh Dinh), Lien Khuong (Lam Dong)
16 Land Border Crossing
Tay Trang (Dien Bien), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai, Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can (Nghe An), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo (Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao (Quang Tri), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong (An Giang), Ha Tien (Kien Giang)
13 Sea Border crossing
Hon Gai & Cam Pha (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong, Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang (Ha Tinh), Chan May (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Dung Quat (Quang Ngai), Vung Tau (Ba Ria – Vung Tau), Ho Chi Minh City, Duong Dong (Kien Giang)
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