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11 visa-free · Data updated 2026-09-09

Entry overview

e-Visa

Apply for an electronic visa on the official site, then print it or keep it on your phone.

Permitted stay

90 days

Policy note：e-Visa valid 90 days, single or multiple entry; Phu Quoc allows 30-day visa-free stay

Entry overview

Vietnam offers a 90-day e-Visa to all nationalities (single or multiple entry), visa-free for ASEAN members and a 30-day exemption for Phu Quoc. Processing usually takes 3–5 working days.

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Visa categories available

  • e-Visa

    Complete the form on the official immigration portal, upload a photo and passport scan, pay online, and receive the visa as a PDF to print or keep on your phone. Processing usually takes 1–7 working days.

    Ideal if you want a fully online process without posting your passport or attending an interview.

  • Tourist visa

    The most common short-stay category, used for sightseeing and visiting family or friends. Typically requires a passport, photo, itinerary, hotel bookings and proof of funds; some countries also require an interview and biometrics.

    When your destination offers no visa-free, VOA or e-Visa route for your passport.

  • Business visa

    For meetings, negotiations, contract signing, after-sales service and short training. Usually requires an invitation letter from the host company plus a dispatch letter. It does not permit long-term employment.

    Short business trips that do not amount to taking up local employment.

  • Transit visa / transit without visa

    Needed when connecting through a third country. Some places offer 24–240 hours of transit without visa (China 240 hours, Singapore 96-hour VFTF, Japan shore pass), usually requiring onward tickets and staying within a designated area.

    Long layovers, airport changes, or a short stopover en route.

Standard documents

  • 1Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with two blank pages
  • 2Recent passport photo on a white background (35×45mm or as required)
  • 3Return or onward flight booking
  • 4Proof of accommodation for the whole stay
  • 5Proof of funds covering the trip (3–6 months of bank statements, deposit certificate or payslips)
  • 6Travel medical insurance for the whole trip (Schengen requires €30,000 minimum cover)
  • 7Scan of the passport bio page
  • 8An email address to receive the e-Visa PDF
  • 9A card that supports international payments

Application process

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Register on the destination’s official e-Visa portal.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Complete the form, upload a photo and passport scan, and pay online.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Wait 1–7 working days and download the e-Visa PDF.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Print it or keep it on your phone for boarding and entry.

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FAQ

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?+

According to our policy database, United States passport holders enter Vietnam under “e-Visa”, normally for 90 days. Rules change — always confirm with official sources before you fly.

Are visa validity and permitted stay the same thing for Vietnam?+

No. Validity is the window in which you may use the visa; permitted stay is how long you may remain per entry. Multi-entry visas may also cap total days (for example 90 days in any 180).

Can I extend my stay or change my status in Vietnam?+

Some places allow in-country extensions or a change of status, usually with a valid reason, proof of funds and an application before your current stay expires. Check with the local immigration authority before travelling.

Do I need a transit visa to connect through Vietnam?+

If you stay airside and do not change terminals, most countries do not require one. If you need to enter the country, collect baggage or change airports, a transit visa or transit exemption may apply.

Can I work or study long term in Vietnam on this basis?+

Visa-free, VOA and tourist entries normally exclude paid work and long-term study — you need a dedicated work, study or residence permit.

Entry rules by passport

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Visa category guide

  • Visa-free entry

    Visa free · Suited to short tourism, family visits, transit and informal business meetings — paid work is not allowed.

  • Electronic travel authorisation (eTA / ESTA)

    eTA · Mandatory for visa-exempt travellers heading to countries that pre-screen arrivals electronically — without it you will be denied boarding.

  • Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival · A fallback for late bookings — expect queues at peak times.