Destination guide · Vietnam
Who can visit Vietnam visa-free?
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang — e-visa system accepts 80+ nationalities.
27 passports get visa-free entry, 0 can get a visa on arrival, and 171 can apply for an e-visa online. The remaining 0 nationalities need a full embassy visa.
27visa-free
0visa on arrival
171e-visa
0visa required
Visa-free to Vietnam
Passport holders who can enter Vietnam without any prior visa application.
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- Thailand 30d
- United Kingdom 45d
e-Visa for Vietnam
Apply online before travel. Usually fast and cheaper than embassy visas.
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Full visa required for Vietnam
Passport holders who need to apply for a visa at a Vietnam embassy before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free?
27 passports get visa-free access to Vietnam, plus 0 more can enter with visa on arrival. See the full grouped lists above. Another 171 nationalities can apply for an e-visa online before travel.
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
It depends on your passport. Use the lists above to find yours, or try our interactive multi-passport checker if you also hold a residence permit (UAE, US Green Card, Schengen, UK, Canada) — those can unlock additional access.
What's the difference between visa-free, visa on arrival, and e-visa?
Visa-free = you walk through immigration with just your passport. Visa on arrival = you get the visa stamped at the airport / land border, usually for a small fee. e-Visa = you apply online before you travel, and receive an electronic authorization (usually within a few days). ETA = similar to e-visa but lighter-weight — a pre-registration that takes minutes.
How long can I stay in Vietnam visa-free?
Day-limits vary by passport — common defaults are 30, 60, or 90 days. Where our data includes a specific day count, it's shown alongside the passport entry. Always double-check with the destination embassy, because day limits change more frequently than the visa-free status itself.
Can a residence permit help me enter Vietnam?
Sometimes. Holders of UAE residence, US Green Card, Schengen residence, UK BRP, or Canadian PR can sometimes access additional countries regardless of their home passport. See our Green Card guide, Indian+UAE guide, and Schengen permit guide for details.
How accurate is this list?
Entries come from the community-maintained open-source Passport Index Dataset. It's a reasonable starting point but not individually verified — rules change frequently. Always confirm with the embassy before booking travel. For high-traffic passport-destination pairs, we re-verify against official gov sources (marked with a ✓ on individual passport pages).