Vietnam Visa Requirements

Do You Need a Visa for Vietnam?

It depends on your passport. Citizens of 38 countries travel to Vietnam without a visa for either 30 or 45 days. For all other nationalities, a Vietnam e-visa covers up to 90 days and is available through the official online portal - no embassy visit required. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your planned entry date regardless of which route you take.

Vietnam Visa Exemptions by Country and Continent

There are 39 countries exempt from Vietnam visa requirements as of 2026, organized across Asia, Europe, South America, and Central America. The tables below are grouped by continent using data from lastest data in 2026.

Asia Visa Exemption Table

Countries in Asia that require a visa include China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, East Timor, Maldives, and North Korea. Citizens of these nations must apply for an E Visa or other visa type prior to travel.

Europe Visa Exemption Table

European countries that currently require a visa include Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Portugal, Scotland (British Overseas Territory), Serbia, and Ukraine. Citizens of these countries should use the Vietnam E Visa system before traveling.

South America Visa Exemption Table

All other South American countries Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the Falkland Islands require a visa to enter Vietnam. The E Visa is available to all of these nationalities.

Central America and Caribbean Visa Exemption Table

All other Central American and Caribbean nations including Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Jamaica, Barbados, Belize, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Cuba require a visa. The E Visa covers all of these nationalities.

Africa, Middle East, North America & Oceania

All countries in Africa listed on the official Vietnam visa requirement database require a visa. These include Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Tunisia.

All countries in the Middle East require a visa, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

All countries in North America require a visa including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. American, Canadian, and Mexican citizens are all eligible for the Vietnam E Visa.

All countries in Oceania require a visa, including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Samoa. Australian and New Zealand passport holders may apply for the E Visa online.