Vietnam has strong democratic and diplomatic relations with almost all the nations in the world. As a result, around 17 countries in the world enjoy a visa exemption from Vietnam. In addition, Vietnam has its official embassies in around 70 major nations. Hence, for these nations, applying for a visa for Vietnam is an easy process but for several nations, it can be difficult.

Do Ethiopian citizens need visa for entering Vietnam or not?

Yes, every Ethiopian needs to have a valid visa to make an entry into Vietnam. There are, although, a few exceptions to this rule that have been decided by the Visa policies of these two nations. Firstly, if your spouse or parents are Vietnamese citizens then you can apply for a Visa exemption for up to 5 years by completing a few formalities. In addition, if you are an Ethiopian based Vietnamese citizen than also, you can avail a visa exemption, but again, you need to complete the necessary paper work. In addition, if you have an Ethiopian diplomatic passport then Vietnam gives you an exemption of up to 90 days. Aspirers travelling to the popular Phu Quoc islands can avail an exemption of up to 30 days. For all the other citizens, visa is a must.