It is not true that all foreigners to Vietnam are required to have a valid Vietnam visa. Citizens of countries which have signed a bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam may get a visa exemption for about 15-30 days.
Following is the list of countries whose citizens are allowed to travel to Vietnam without a visa for a certain period of time:
Citizens of Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Laos for visits of 30 days at the maximum.
Citizens of Philippines for visits of 21 days at the maximum.
Citizens of Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Russia and Finland for visits of 15 days at the maximum.
Citizens of Brunei, Myanmar for visits of 14 days at the maximum.
Citizens of France holding valid diplomatic or official passports for visits of 90 days at the maximum or several visits of 6 months at the maximum.
Citizens of Chile holding valid diplomatic or official passports for visits of 90 days at the maximum.
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Holders from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies for visits of 60 days at the maximum.
For those who travel to Phu Quoc Island – Vietnam : Foreigners and Vietnamese nationals bearing foreign passports who enter Vietnam through an international border gate and then travel to Phu Quoc Island and stay in Phu Quoc less than 30 days will also be granted Vietnam visa exemption. Passports must be valid for at least 45 days. After arriving in Phu Quoc Island, if visitors want to travel to other localities or stay in the island for more than 30 days, the immigration department will be responsible for issuing visas right on the spot.
So, if you are planning a travel to Vietnam and looking for information about how to get a visa, don’t forget to look at such information first. It’s all for your convenience.
