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Country guideLast checked October 16, 2026

Visas and immigration in Vietnam

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Vietnam

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

39 passports visa-free
210 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Electronic visa (e-Visa) for tourism and short visits, up to 90 days
Vietnam's e-Visa is issued online by the Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) through the official portal evisa.gov.vn. It is valid for up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, and is open to passport holders of all countries unless they fall under certain legal exclusions. Citizens of countries that Vietnam exempts from visas can enter without one for a set period (45 days under the unilateral exemption). A regular visa can also be obtained from a Vietnamese embassy.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Work permit for foreign workers in Vietnam (Giấy phép lao động) with LĐ temporary residence card
Foreign managers, executive directors, experts and technical workers employed in Vietnam generally need a work permit issued by the provincial People's Committee under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on 7 August 2025 and replaced Decree 152/2020 as amended by Decree 70/2023. The employer's explanation of its need for a foreign worker is now part of the work permit application, not a separate earlier step. Once the permit is issued, the worker can hold an LĐ work visa and apply to the provincial immigration office for a temporary residence card.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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