Vietnam visa exemption 2022
Note: All the Vietnam visa exemption cases have been resumed like before Covid.
☘ What is Vietnam Visa Exemption?
Vietnam visa exemption (also known as Vietnam visa waiver, or Vietnam visa free) means the case that a foreign national is allowed to enter Vietnam and stay in the country for a certain period of time without having to follow any Vietnam visa procedure as the Vietnam government has signed the bilateral/unilateral visa exemption agreement for their country.
This kind of visa exemption is completely different from a Vietnam visa exemption certificate (also known as Vietnam 5 years visa).
☘ Vietnam Visa Exemption countries
As of January 2022, regular passport holders of 25 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam. Here is the full list of Vietnam visa free countries:
No | Country | Maximum stay | Conditions (if any) |
1 | Chile | 90 days | For tourist visa only |
2 | Panama | 90 days | For tourist visa only |
3 | Cambodia | 30 days | |
4 | Indonesia | 30 days | |
5 | Kyrgyzstan | 30 days | |
6 | Laos | 30 days | |
7 | Malaysia | 30 days | |
8 | Singapore | 30 days | |
9 | Thailand | 30 days | |
10 | Philippines | 21 days | |
11 | Brunei | 14 days | |
12 | Myanmar | 14 days | |
13 | Belarus | 15 days | 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. |
14 | Denmark | 15 days | |
15 | Finland | 15 days | |
16 | France | 15 days | |
17 | Germany | 15 days | |
18 | Italy | 15 days | |
19 | Japan | 15 days | |
20 | Norway | 15 days | |
21 | Russia | 15 days | |
22 | South Korea | 15 days | |
23 | Spain | 15 days | |
24 | Sweden | 15 days | |
25 | United Kingdom (Not applicable to BNO) | 15 days |
The above information about the Vietnam visa exemption (updated on March 15, 2021) 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.
British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders are not eligible for the 15-day Vietnam visa exemption. So, they need to apply for a visa to visit Vietnam.
☘ Conditions for Making Vietnam Visa Exemption
To enter Vietnam with a Vietnam visa exemption, eligible travelers are required to ensure:
- Their passport is valid for at least 6 months following their date of arrival in Vietnam; and
- Their passport has at least 02 blank pages.
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