Travel Essentials
Vietnam Visa Guide
Everything you need to enter Vietnam smoothly — explained clearly.
Good news for UK travellers: British passport holders currently enjoy 45-day visa-free entry to Vietnam. No application required.
Visa Options
Which Visa Is Right for You?
E-Visa (Recommended)
All nationalities. The simplest and most convenient option.
Cost
USD $25
Processing
3 business days
Stay
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Apply online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
- 2Upload your passport photo and passport data page
- 3Pay the $25 fee by card
- 4Receive your e-visa via email within 3 business days
- 5Present the printed or digital e-visa upon arrival
Visa on Arrival (Pre-arranged)
Travellers arriving by air only. Not valid for land or sea borders.
Cost
USD $25 stamping fee + agency processing fee
Processing
1–3 business days for the approval letter
Stay
Up to 30 days (extendable)
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Apply through a licensed Vietnam agency for an approval letter
- 2Receive your approval letter by email
- 3On arrival, queue at the Visa on Arrival counter
- 4Present your approval letter, photos, and fee
- 5Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
Visa Exemption
Citizens of the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and several other countries.
Cost
Free
Processing
No application required
Stay
Up to 45 days (no extension possible)
Step-by-Step Process
- 1No action required
- 2Simply book your flights and accommodation
- 3Present your valid passport upon arrival in Vietnam
- 4You may stay for up to 45 days without a visa
Expert Advice
Before You Travel
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Vietnam.
Blank pages
Ensure you have at least two blank visa pages in your passport for stamps.
E-visa format
Download and print your e-visa approval letter before you fly. Airline staff may ask to see it at check-in.
Entry points
E-visas are valid at all official international border crossings — airports, land borders, and seaports.
Extension
If you wish to stay beyond your visa period, extensions can be arranged in-country through a local agent.
Our assistance
Our specialists are happy to guide you through the application process as part of your trip planning — simply ask.
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