✦ Essential Travel Info

Vietnam Visa Guide 2025

Everything you need to know about entering Vietnam — updated for 2025.

🌐 Vietnam E-Visa (Recommended)

✅ Good news: Since August 2023, Vietnam offers 90-day multiple-entry e-visas to citizens of most countries — including USA, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, and Korea.

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Cost

$25 USD (official fee)

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Processing

3 business days (usually faster)

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Validity

90 days, multiple entry

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Eligible

Most nationalities worldwide

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Apply Online

evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

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Required

Passport scan + photo + credit card

How to Apply — Step by Step:

Visit evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (official Vietnam government site)
Click "Grant E-visa for foreigners" and create an account
Upload your passport bio page (must be valid 6+ months)
Upload a clear passport-style photo (white background, no glasses)
Enter your travel dates and purpose of visit (Tourism)
Pay $25 fee by credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard)
Wait 3 business days for email confirmation
Print your e-visa approval to show at immigration

⚠️ Warning: Only apply at the official government website. Many third-party sites charge $50–$150 for the same service. The official fee is $25.

🆓 Visa-Free Countries (2025)

Citizens of these countries can enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days:

🇩🇪 Germany

🇫🇷 France

🇮🇹 Italy

🇪🇸 Spain

🇸🇪 Sweden

🇩🇰 Denmark

🇳🇴 Norway

🇫🇮 Finland

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

🇧🇪 Belgium

🇨🇭 Switzerland

🇳🇱 Netherlands

🇦🇹 Austria

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

🇸🇬 Singapore

🇯🇵 Japan

🇰🇷 South Korea

🇹🇭 Thailand

🇲🇾 Malaysia

🇮🇩 Indonesia

🇵🇭 Philippines

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

🇧🇾 Belarus

🇷🇺 Russia (45 days)

🇮🇳 India (e-visa eligible)

* For stays over 45 days or multiple entries, you'll need an e-visa regardless of nationality.

✈️ Entry Tips & Requirements

Passport validity: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
Return ticket: Immigration may ask for proof of onward travel — have your return flight ready
Hotel booking: Have at least your first night's accommodation confirmed
Health declaration: No COVID restrictions as of 2025
Currency: You can bring up to 15 million VND or $5,000 USD cash without declaration
Extension: You can extend your visa once inside Vietnam at an immigration office or through licensed agents
Camera & electronics: No restrictions for personal use
Medications: Bring a doctor's note for prescription medications

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Quick Visa Summary

🇺🇸 USA E-visa required ($25) 90 days

🇬🇧 UK Visa-free or E-visa Up to 45 days free

🇦🇺 Australia E-visa required ($25) 90 days

🇩🇪 Germany Visa-free 45 days

🇯🇵 Japan Visa-free 45 days

🇰🇷 Korea Visa-free 45 days

🇫🇷 France Visa-free 45 days

🇨🇦 Canada E-visa required ($25) 90 days