This article was originally published on 21 March 2023 and
was updated on 27 March 2023 to reflect the latest
information.
28 March 2023 Update: The government of
Vietnam intends to extend the visa-free duration of stay to 30 days
for countries maintaining visa-waiver agreements.
Key Points
- Vietnam plans to broaden its visa-waiver program and provide
longer durations of stay for visitors without visas and those who
hold e-visas
Overview
The government of Vietnam intends to expand its visa-waiver
scheme, along with applying longer durations of stay
to visa-free travelers and those holding e-visas.
The government will allow citizens of the following countries to
enter Vietnam without a visa for a maximum period of 15 days:
Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the
United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Belarus. These
measures will apply until 14 March 2025, with the possibility of an
extension.