VietnamEntry and visas

Vietnam entry rules

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the EU and the UK do not need to arrange a visa for Vietnam in advance: the stay is 30 to 45 days depending on the passport. Citizens of Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the US, Canada, Türkiye, Serbia and Australia apply for an e-visa online in advance.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

Passport	Entry	Stay	Conditions
Russia	Visa-free	45 days	Unilateral waiver under Resolution 44/NQ-CP until 14 Mar 2028; passport valid for at least 6 months.Source: Resolution 44
Belarus	Visa-free	30 days	Under the agreement in force since 30 Jan 2025: no more than 90 days per calendar year.Source: Vietnam MFA
Ukraine	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days	Under the agreement in force since 25 May 2024: no more than 90 days in any 180, passport valid for at least 6 months.Source: Vietnam MFA
Uzbekistan	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	30 days	Under the 1981 agreement with the USSR inherited by Kyrgyzstan; 30 days is current practice per the Vietnamese MFA.Source: Vietnam MFA
Tajikistan	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Turkmenistan	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Armenia	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Azerbaijan	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Georgia	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Moldova	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Israel	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
EU countries	Visa-free	45 days	18 EU countries enter visa-free: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Finland (until 14 Mar 2028) and, for tourism, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia (until 14 Aug 2028). The other 9 EU countries need an e-visa ($25/$50, up to 90 days).Source: Resolution 229
United Kingdom	Visa-free	45 days	Unilateral waiver under Resolution 44/NQ-CP until 14 Mar 2028; British National (Overseas) passports are not covered.Source: Resolution 44
United States	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Canada	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Turkey	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Serbia	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127
Australia	e-Visa	90 days	E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.Source: Resolution 127

RussiaVisa-free
45 days. Unilateral waiver under Resolution 44/NQ-CP until 14 Mar 2028; passport valid for at least 6 months.
Source: Resolution 44
BelarusVisa-free
30 days. Under the agreement in force since 30 Jan 2025: no more than 90 days per calendar year.
Source: Vietnam MFA
Ukrainee-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
KazakhstanVisa-free
30 days. Under the agreement in force since 25 May 2024: no more than 90 days in any 180, passport valid for at least 6 months.
Source: Vietnam MFA
Uzbekistane-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
KyrgyzstanVisa-free
30 days. Under the 1981 agreement with the USSR inherited by Kyrgyzstan; 30 days is current practice per the Vietnamese MFA.
Source: Vietnam MFA
Tajikistane-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Turkmenistane-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Armeniae-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Azerbaijane-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Georgiae-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Moldovae-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Israele-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
EU countriesVisa-free
45 days. 18 EU countries enter visa-free: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Finland (until 14 Mar 2028) and, for tourism, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia (until 14 Aug 2028). The other 9 EU countries need an e-visa ($25/$50, up to 90 days).
Source: Resolution 229
United KingdomVisa-free
45 days. Unilateral waiver under Resolution 44/NQ-CP until 14 Mar 2028; British National (Overseas) passports are not covered.
Source: Resolution 44
United Statese-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Canadae-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Turkeye-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Serbiae-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127
Australiae-Visa
90 days. E-visa for up to 90 days via the official evisa.gov.vn portal: $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry; entry only through border gates listed for e-visa holders.
Source: Resolution 127

Sources: Embassy of Vietnam (MFA) — 45-day visa waiver for 12 countries, Resolution 44/NQ-CP · Vietnam MFA — list of visa-waiver agreements and unilateral exemptions · Government of Vietnam — Resolution 127/NQ-CP: e-visa for citizens of all countries · Embassy of Vietnam (MFA) — 45-day tourist visa waiver for 12 European countries, Resolution 229/NQ-CP

What is checked at the border

For entry under the unilateral visa waiver, the passport must be valid for at least 6 more months.
E-visa holders may enter only through listed border gates: currently 83 — 17 airports, 27 land crossings and 39 seaports.
Address registration: the hotel or host registers the guest with the police and asks for the passport to do so.
Entry is refused to children under 14 travelling without a parent, guardian or authorised adult, and to anyone deported from Vietnam less than 3 years ago.

How to extend your stay

The 45-day visa-free stay can be extended, or a visa issued, without leaving — but only through an inviting party in Vietnam (a company, organisation or person) that applies to the immigration authority.

Overstay penalties

The fine grows with the overstay: under 16 days — VND 0.5–2 million (≈ $19–77), 16–29 days — VND 5–10 million (≈ $190–385), a year or more — VND 30–40 million (≈ $1,150–1,540); from 16 days, deportation is also possible.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Vietnam?

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the EU and the UK enter without a visa. Citizens of Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the US, Canada, Türkiye, Serbia and Australia apply for an e-visa in advance.

How long can I stay in Vietnam without a visa?

45 days for citizens of Russia, the EU and the UK. 30 days for citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Can the stay be extended?

What happens if I overstay?

What is checked on entry to Vietnam?

For entry under the unilateral visa waiver, the passport must be valid for at least 6 more months. E-visa holders may enter only through listed border gates: currently 83 — 17 airports, 27 land crossings and 39 seaports. Address registration: the hotel or host registers the guest with the police and asks for the passport to do so. Entry is refused to children under 14 travelling without a parent, guardian or authorised adult, and to anyone deported from Vietnam less than 3 years ago.

How can I stay in Vietnam longer?

A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: work: LĐ1/LĐ2 visas and a temporary residence card for up to 2 years, investor: ĐT1–ĐT4 visas, temporary residence card for up to 10 years, study and internships: DH visa, family: TT visa — for spouses and children of foreign workers or investors, and for parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens, highly skilled digital-technology talent: UĐ1 visa for up to 5 years, permanent residence (thường trú) — e.g. sponsored by a parent, spouse or child who is a Vietnamese citizen.

Sources

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.