Travel Essentials
Vietnam Visa Guide
Everything you need to enter Vietnam smoothly — explained clearly.
Good news for UK travellers: British citizen passport holders can generally use 45-day visa-free entry to Vietnam. Check the official conditions before booking.
Official sources
Entry guidance consulted on . Rules can change; confirm your individual requirements before travelling.
Visa Options
Which Visa Is Right for You?
Visa exemption: British citizen passports
Check the conditions for your passport, purpose and length of stay.
Cost
No visa fee
Processing
No visa application
Stay
Up to 45 days
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Check GOV.UK and the Vietnamese authorities before travel
- 2Check passport validity and your permitted stay
- 3Check any arrival-card or health-declaration requirements
E-visa for eligible longer stays
Check eligibility, entry points and validity on the official portal.
Cost
US$25 single / US$50 multiple entry
Processing
Allow time for processing
Stay
Up to 90 days
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Apply through evisa.gov.vn
- 2Upload the required passport details and photograph
- 3Select single or multiple entry and pay the applicable fee
- 4Check the application result; approval within 24 hours is not guaranteed
- 5Check the approved dates and entry details before departure
Expert Advice
Before You Travel
Passport validity
GOV.UK specifies at least 6 months of passport validity from arrival. Check the current requirements before travel.
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
Check that your intended entry and exit points are permitted for your visa on the official portal.
Extension
Do not assume an extension is available. Ask the Vietnamese immigration authorities about your circumstances before your permission expires.
Our assistance
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