Visa Exemption to Enter Vietnam: Which Countries Are Eligible for A 45-Day Stay?
17/08/2025 | News
Visa exemption is the act of allowing foreign citizens to enter and stay on a country's territory for a set amount of time without having to go through the necessary processes or pay the prescribed fees. So, which nations' residents qualify for a 45-day visa exemption to enter Vietnam? This page will answer your questions.
1. Update the List of Countries Eligible for a 45-Day Visa Exemption in Vietnam.
2. Entry Conditions for 45-Day Visa Exemption for Foreigners:
Effective August 15, 2023, it grants citizens of 13 countries a 45-day visa exemption from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or entry purpose: South Korea, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Belarus.
2. Entry Conditions for 45-Day Visa Exemption for Foreigners:
· To enter and stay for 45 days under a visa exemption, the following conditions must be met:
· Possess a valid passport issued by the competent state authority of the person's nationality.
· The passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Vietnam.
· Have round-trip or onward tickets to other countries.
· Not be among the individuals prohibited or restricted from entering Vietnam according to Vietnamese law.
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