As 2025, Vietnam is maintaining a range of visa exemption policies for foreign nationals to promote travel and tourism. Today, Asian Moonlight Travel – one of the top travel agencies in Vietnam will give you an overview of the current regulations regarding visa exemptions.

1. Eligible Countries: Citizens from several countries can enter Vietnam without a visa for short stays. As of 2024, countries like Japan, South Korea, and most ASEAN members enjoy visa-free access for periods ranging from 14 to 90 days, depending on their nationality. Besides, Phu Quoc island is the only place in Vietnam where foreigners from countries can come to stay/travel during 30 days without Visa.
2. Duration of Stay: The length of visa exemption varies:
   • 14 Days: Myanmar & Brunei
   • 21 Days: Philippines
   • 30 Days: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Kygyzstan, Kazakhstan, Belarus (from 30 Jan 2025).
   • 45 Days: UK, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, France, Belarus, Italy, Spain, Germany, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Poland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Croatia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland (from 15 Aug 2025 until 14 Aug 2028 base on 229/NQ-CP)
   • 90 Days: Chile & Panama
3. Purpose of Visit: Visa exemptions typically apply for tourism, family visits, and business meetings. Travelers intending to work or study may need to obtain a visa in advance.
4. Extensions: Visitors who wish to stay longer than the allowed period may apply for an extension through local immigration offices, though this is subject to approval and specific conditions.

You are not in Visa exemption list, How should you do to travel to Vietnam?

Vietnam has been actively revising its visa policies to attract more international visitors. In case you are not in Visa exemption list, you can:

1. Apply Evisa via official government website: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/trang-chu-ttdt
2. Ask for help from local agents: they can give you a Visa approval letter and then you can get Visa stamp upon arrival in Vietnam.

List of ports that allowed foreigners enter Vietnam by Evisa:

1. List of Airports:

Noi Bai international airport

Tan Son Nhat international airport

Cam Ranh international airport

Danang international airport

Cat Bi international airport

Can Tho international airport

Phu Quoc international airport

Phu Bai international airport

Van Don international airport

Tho Xuan airport

Dong Hoi airport

Phu Cat airport

Lien Khuong airport

2. List of Lanports:

Tay Trang international border gate (Dien Bien)

Mong Cai international border gate (Quang Ninh)

Huu Nghi international border gate (Lang Son)

Na Meo international border gate (Thanh Hoa)

Nam Can international border gate (Nghe An)

Cau Treo international border gate (Ha Tinh)

Cha-lo international border gate (Quang Binh)

La Lay international border gate (Quang Tri)

Lao Bao international border gate (Quang Tri)

Bo Y international border gate (Kon Tum)

Moc Bai international border gate (Tay Ninh)

Xa Mat international border gate (Tay Ninh)

Tinh Bien international border gate (An Giang)

Vinh Xuong international land and waterway border gate (An Giang)

Ha Tien international border gate (Kien Giang)

3. List of Seaports:

Hon Gai seaport (Quang Ninh)

Cam Pha seaport (Quang Ninh)

Hai Phong seaport (Hai Phong)

Nghi Son seaport (Thanh Hoa)

Vung Ang seaport (Ha Tinh)

Chan May seaport (Thua Thien Hue)

Danang seaport (Danang)

Nha Trang seaport (Khanh Hoa)

Quy Nhon seaport (Binh Dinh)

Dung Quat seaport (Quang Ngai)

Vung Tau seaport (Ba Ria – Vung Tau)

Ho Chi Minh seaport (Ho Chi Minh)

Duong Dong seaport (Kien Giang)

 

Important Notes

• Passport Validity: Travelers should ensure their passports are valid for at least six months beyond their planned departure date from Vietnam. Your passports should have at least 2 blank pages to get Visa stamp on it.
• Health Regulations: Be aware of any health and safety regulations, including vaccination requirements or health declarations, especially in the context of ongoing global health concerns.

Vietnam's visa exemption policy for 2024 - 2025 is designed to simplify travel for many nationalities, encouraging tourism and fostering international relations. Travelers should always check the latest updates and requirements before planning their trip, as regulations can change.

Hopefully, this information can be useful for you to plan your trip to Vietnam. Please feel free to contact us if you need further information.