{"id":4600,"date":"2025-08-17T15:58:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T15:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.muinexpress.vn\/?p=4600"},"modified":"2025-08-17T15:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T15:59:42","slug":"37-countries-visa%e2%80%91free-entry-vietnam-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.muinexpress.vn\/en\/37-countries-visa%e2%80%91free-entry-vietnam-in-2025.html","title":{"rendered":"37 Countries Visa\u2011Free Entry Vietnam in 2025 (NEW UPDATE)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vietnam has widened visa\u2011free access and kept its 90\u2011day e\u2011visa,<\/a> making it easier than ever to plan a beach escape in Mui Ne or a multi\u2011city Southeast Asia itinerary. This guide explains who can enter Vietnam visa\u2011free, how long you can stay, what to know about the 90\u2011day e\u2011visa, the special Phu Quoc rule, and practical advice so your arrival is smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n

What changed in 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2028, Vietnam grants 45\u2011day visa\u2011free entry (for tourism; all passport types) to 12 additional European countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland. This sits alongside the existing unilateral 45\u2011day policy that has been in place since 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who can enter visa\u2011free<\/a> (37 countries total)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are six stay\u2011length groups. Together, they add up to 37 visa\u2011free countries for ordinary passports in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

45 days<\/strong> \u2014 new since Aug 15, 2025 (tourism purpose): Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.<\/span><\/p>\n

45 days<\/strong> \u2014 unilateral policy since Aug 15, 2023: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom (not BNO), Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belarus.<\/span><\/p>\n

30 days:<\/strong> Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan.<\/span><\/p>\n

21 days<\/strong>: Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n

14 days<\/strong>: Brunei, Myanmar.<\/span><\/p>\n

90 days (bilateral):<\/strong> Chile, Panama.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heads\u2011up: Stay limits vary; immigration officers may ask to see onward\/return tickets and accommodation details. Keep your passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Phu Quoc\u2019s 30\u2011day rule (all nationalities)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you enter directly to Phu Quoc by international flight or cruise and do not visit mainland Vietnam during that stay, you can remain visa\u2011free for up to 30 days, regardless of nationality. You\u2019ll need a passport valid for at least six months and a confirmed ticket leaving Phu Quoc within 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

E\u2011visa<\/a>: the flexible option for everyone else<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For travelers who are not visa\u2011exempt or who need longer stays and multiple entries, Vietnam\u2019s e\u2011visa is straightforward. It is valid up to 90 days, available as single or multiple entry, and is issued via the official Vietnam Immigration portal. The government fee is US$25 for single\u2011entry and US$50 for multiple\u2011entry, non\u2011refundable. When you apply, choose your intended entry date carefully\u2014your e\u2011visa becomes valid from that date\u2014and be sure the approved port of entry matches where you actually arrive. Keep a PDF printout or screenshot for inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Entry conditions you should meet<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most visitors sail through the airport when they prepare a few basics in advance:<\/span><\/p>\n