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List countries exempted from Vietnam visa

Vietnam visa exemption.

A Vietnam visa is; required for all nationalities except those eligible for a visa exemption. With the visa exemption program, visitors can enter Vietnam with just their passport and a return ticket. If these visitors wish to stay longer than the stated period, they can apply for a visa at a local Vietnamese embassy or consulate, or apply online for a Vietnam visa-on-arrival.

Below is a list of nationalities who can enter Vietnam without a visa:

NationalitiesTime Allowance
The United Kingdom *15 days
Spain *15 days
France *15 days
Italy *15 days
Germany *15 days
Sweden15 days
Norway15 days
Denmark15 days
Finland15 days
Russia15 days
Japan15 days
South Korea15 days
Thailand30 days
Brunei14 days
Laos30 days
Cambodia30 days
Malaysia30 days
The Philippines21 days
Indonesia30 days
Singapore30 days

* Countries marked with Asterisk are granted visa exemption from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 only

*** Vietnamese Overseas are eligible for a 5 years visa exemption. Read Visa requirements for Vietnamese Americans for example.