Which citizens are exempt from obtaining a Vietnam visa ?

Only citizens of certain countries can visit Vietnam without a Vietnam entry visa. These countries include:

- Most citizens of ASEAN member countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao, Philipines and Brunei) do not need a Vietnam visa for visiting Vietnam within 30 days;

- Citizens of Korea, Japan & Scandinavia (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland passport holders) do not need a Vietnam visa to visit Vietnam within 15 days.

-All other citizens are required to get a Vietnam entry visa before departure (Vietnam visas issued prior to departure by Vietnamese consulates or embassies) or a pre-approved Vietnam entry visa (visa is issued on arrival at Vietnam’s International Airports) supplied before arrival to Vietnam.