• 29 Thg 08, 2025

Vietnam Visa Guide 2025: Everything Travelers Need to Know

Planning a trip to Vietnam in 2025? One of the first things you’ll need to figure out is your visa. While Vietnam is famously welcoming, the entry rules vary depending on your nationality, length of stay, and purpose of visit.

This guide cuts through outdated blog posts and lookalike sites to give you the latest rules — so you can spend your energy on food maps, beaches, and bucket-list moments instead.

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Who needs which visa?

If your passport is visa-exempt, you can enter without a visa for up to 45 days (or the period specified for your country). If not, the e-visa is the simplest, most widely used option for tourists in 2025.

👉Visa-free entry (45 days)

Vietnam maintains both bilateral exemptions and unilateral waivers. As of 2025:

• Long-standing unilateral 45-day visa-free entry for citizens of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom (Mar 15, 2025 → Mar 14, 2028).

• Tourism stimulus (Mar 1 → Dec 31, 2025): Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland received 45-day visa-free entry.

• New from Aug 15, 2025 → Aug 14, 2028: 45-day visa-free entry extended to 12 additional European countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.

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Note: Visa exemption rules change frequently. For the most up-to-date list by passport type and duration, check the official Vietnam Visa Exemption List.

👉E-visa (up to 90 days)

The e-visa is fully online and recognized at approved airports, land crossings, and seaports.

What you’ll need: A clear passport photo page scan, a recent portrait photo, intended entry/exit checkpoints, and your first accommodation address.

How to apply for an e-visa

Applying for an e-visa is simple, but a few mistakes can cause frustrating delays. Here’s a step-by-step to make it smooth:

• Prepare documents: Passport valid for at least 6 months, with 2 blank pages. A recent portrait photo and a scan of your passport data page.

• Apply online: Visit evisa.gov.vn (bookmark it to avoid scams). Fill out the form carefully — spell your name exactly as it appears in your passport.

• Pay the fee: 25 USD for a single entry, 50 USD for multiple entries. Payment is made online (the fee is non-refundable, even if your application is rejected. That’s why accuracy matters).

• Track your application: Use the status checker on the site. Processing usually takes 3–5 working days, but it can be longer during holidays.

• Download your visa: Once approved, download the PDF and print it. Keep a copy on your phone too.

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Common mistakes:

• Wrong port of entry (choose carefully; you must enter via the port you select).

• Entering your name or birthdate incorrectly.

• Poor quality photo uploads.

• Choosing an arrival date before your visa start date.

Double-check everything before you submit — it saves you stress at the airport.

Eligible ports for e-visa entry

Not every border accepts e-visas, so make sure your entry point is on the approved list before applying. Luckily, all major airports do, including:

• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

• Hanoi (HAN)

• Da Nang (DAD)

• Phu Quoc (PQC)

• Nha Trang (CXR)

Many land crossings and seaports are also included. Always double-check the latest official list of eligible airports, land borders, and seaports on the Vietnam e-visa portal before you travel.

Pro tips for stress-free travel

• Apply early: Submit your e-visa 2–3 weeks ahead of peak travel (Tet, summer).

• Match details exactly: Names, dates, passport number—errors can delay or derail boarding.

• Print + save digital: Keep a paper copy of your e-visa and a PDF on your phone.

• Check your entry gate: You must enter via an approved checkpoint (air/land/sea) listed on the e-visa portal.

• Multiple stops? If you plan to exit and re-enter Vietnam (e.g., Cambodia or Laos side trips), choose a multiple-entry e-visa from the start.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for an electronic visa while I am in Vietnam?

Electronic visas are issued to foreigners who wish to enter Vietnam (not applicable to foreigners currently residing in Vietnam). Therefore, after departing and exiting Vietnam, you may request an electronic visa.

If I enter Vietnam and plan to temporarily reside in multiple locations as part of a tour, how do I declare my temporary addresses?

If you plan to temporarily reside in multiple locations, you must declare the first address where you will stay temporarily. After entering Vietnam, you must go through the direct manager or operator of the accommodation establishment to declare your temporary residence according to Vietnamese law (this must be done each time you change your temporary residence location).

Can I extend an e-visa?

Sometimes, but it’s not guaranteed. Many travelers plan to exit and re-enter instead.

What if my travel dates change?

You’ll need to apply again with the new dates — fees are non-refundable.

Is a visa on arrival (VOA) still available?

Yes, but it requires a pre-approval letter from Vietnam’s Immigration Department before boarding and is typically available at international airports only.

If I overstay my Vietnam visa, will I be penalized?

Yes. If you remain beyond your visa validity without extension, you will face administrative fines under Decree 144/2021/ND-CP. Penalties typically range from 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 VND, and you may be required to leave the country. In serious cases, you could also face a temporary ban on re-entry.

Need a hand with your visa?

If sorting out paperwork feels overwhelming, don’t worry — you don’t have to do it alone. The Kin Hotel support team is always ready to assist guests with visa guidance, from checking the latest exemption updates to walking you through the e-visa application step by step.

Booking directly with Kin means you’ll have a trusted local partner to smooth out the process, so you can spend less time stressing about forms and more time planning your adventure.

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Visa sorted, adventure awaits

Sorting out your visa may not be the most glamorous part of your Vietnam adventure, but it’s one of the most important. The good news is that Vietnam has made the process much easier in recent years.

With the expanded visa-free list and the simplicity of the e-visa system, getting here is now more straightforward than ever. Once you’ve got the paperwork sorted, all that’s left is to pack your bags and look forward to steaming bowls of phở, vibrant markets, and sunsets by the Mekong.

Vietnam is ready for you — visa in hand, you’re one step closer to the trip of a lifetime.

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