Quick answer
Citizens of 24 countries can stay in Vietnam visa-free for 45 days (12 of them for tourism only), and 15 more get 14 to 90 days under bilateral agreements. Anyone may visit Phu Quoc island visa-free for 30 days. Everyone else, or anyone staying longer, needs a visa — usually an e-visa of up to 90 days from the official portal.
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- 45 days, any purpose
- 12 countries (Resolution 44/NQ-CP)
- 45 days, tourism
- 12 countries (Resolution 229/NQ-CP)
- Bilateral, ordinary passports
- 15 countries, 14–90 days
- E-visa
- All nationalities, up to 90 days, US$25 / US$50
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How the checker decides
The checker follows the same rules as our guides, in this order:
| Your situation | Result |
|---|---|
| Valid Vietnamese temporary or permanent residence card | No visa needed (Article 12 of the Immigration Law) |
| Diplomatic or official passport | Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list — separate agreements apply |
| Work, study or a long-term stay | A visa that matches your purpose, usually through a sponsor in Vietnam |
| Nationality on an exemption list, stay within the visa-free days | Visa-free entry for that number of days |
| Flying straight into Phu Quoc, staying only on the island, up to 30 days | Visa-free on Phu Quoc |
| Any other trip of up to 90 days | E-visa before you travel |
| More than 90 days | Sponsored visa or temporary residence card |
The full country lists, with legal basis and dates, are on Vietnam visa exemption.
If the result is an e-visa
Vietnam issues e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories, valid for up to 90 days. You apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn and pay the fee there: US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry. We do not collect this fee.
Step-by-step help: how to apply for a Vietnam e-visa.
What the checker does not cover
- Diplomatic and official passports — each agreement has its own rules.
- Visa exemption cards under Decree 221/2025/ND-CP for special categories such as invited experts and investors.
- Cases where entry may be refused under the Immigration Law, or an earlier overstay.
- Transit without entering Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
Does the visa checker store or send my answers?
No. It runs in your browser. Your nationality and travel plans are not saved or sent to us.
Where do the country lists come from?
From the visa exemption list published by Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP and 229/NQ-CP, checked on the date shown in the result.
My country is not in the list. What should I do?
Choose "Another country or territory". The checker will point you to the e-visa and the Ministry's full list so you can confirm.
Can I stay visa-free and then extend?
Extensions go through a sponsoring organisation or person in Vietnam and are decided by the immigration authority. If you may stay longer, apply for an e-visa from the start.