Vietnam
Phone Code
+84
Capital
Hanoi
Population
98 Million
Native Name
Việt Nam
Region
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Timezone
Indochina Time
UTC+07:00
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Vietnam, the Southeast Asian nation known for Hanoi's Old Quarter and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh City's French colonial architecture, Ha Long Bay limestone karsts, Hoi An ancient town, Mekong Delta waterways, and diverse cuisine, requires visas for most visitors with e-visa and visa-free options for some nationalities. U.S. State Department confirms visa mandatory to enter Vietnam, noting U.S. citizens have e-visa option available through Government of Vietnam's electronic visa system (evisa.gov.vn) with processing typically 3-5 working days for single or multiple entries. UK Foreign Office states British citizens holding full passports can enter without visa for stays up to 45 days for tourism or business purposes. Passport requirements: U.S. State Department specifies must hold valid U.S. passport with at least six months validity beyond intended stay and at least one blank visa page (not including endorsement page) for entry stamp. UK Foreign Office requires passport expiry date at least 6 months after arrival with at least 2 blank pages, warning British nationals denied entry and exit due to passport damage. E-visa limitations: U.S. State Department confirms applications using emergency passports may face denial, noting must print e-visa and present with valid passport at entry, warning e-visa validity strictly limited to requested period and changes or delays will incur overstay penalties. Currency declaration: U.S. State Department requires declaring amounts when entering or exiting exceeding Vietnamese Dong in excess of VND 15,000,000 or foreign currency in excess of 5,000 U.S. dollars or equivalent. Overstay penalties: U.S. State Department confirms severe and can delay departure significantly.
Vietnam Visa & Immigration System
Vietnam offers e-visa, embassy visa, visa on arrival with pre-approval, and visa-free entry for some nationalities. E-visa: U.S. State Department notes available through evisa.gov.vn with processing typically 3-5 working days for single or multiple entries. Applications using emergency passports may face denial. Must print e-visa and present with valid passport at entry. E-visa validity strictly limited to requested period. UK Foreign Office confirms e-visa allows 90-day stay and multiple entries, noting restricts to pre-selected entry and exit points and if obtained while in Vietnam, must briefly leave and re-enter to activate. Visa-free entry: UK Foreign Office states British citizens can enter without visa for up to 45 days for tourism or business. Passport upon arrival receives entry and exit stamps specifying departure deadline. Must use same passport to enter and exit Vietnam per UK Foreign Office. Embassy/consulate visa: U.S. State Department notes requires 'visa sponsor' (local business or travel agent) to obtain pre-approval before applying abroad. Sponsor obtains pre-approval letter from Vietnamese Immigration. Visa on arrival: U.S. State Department confirms requires pre-approval letter from authorized Vietnamese business or travel agency, warning do not travel without this pre-approval letter as entry may be denied. Passport requirements: U.S. State Department requires valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay and at least 1 blank visa page (not endorsement page). UK Foreign Office requires 6 months validity after arrival with at least 2 blank pages, warning entry denied due to passport damage. Extended stays: UK Foreign Office notes British Embassy does not assist with visa extensions. Overstaying or working illegally can result in fines, deportation, and future entry bans. Currency declaration: U.S. State Department requires declaring when entering or exiting amounts exceeding VND 15,000,000 or foreign currency exceeding $5,000 or equivalent. Exit requirements: U.S. State Department confirms must possess valid passport, visa, residence card, or Immigration Department approval to depart. Overstay penalties severe and can delay departure significantly.
Common Visa Types
E-Visa (90 days multiple entries) or Visa-Free 45 Days (UK)
Tourism and business. U.S. State Department notes e-visa available through evisa.gov.vn for single or multiple entries with 3-5 working days processing. UK Foreign Office confirms British citizens enter visa-free for up to 45 days. Requirements include passport valid 6 months beyond stay with 2 blank pages (1 for U.S. e-visa), e-visa printed and presented at entry (U.S. citizens), entry/exit stamps in passport (UK citizens), same passport for entry and exit. E-visa restricts to pre-selected entry/exit points. Suitable for visiting Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Sapa, Nha Trang.
Important Information for Vietnam Travelers
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