Vietnam e-visa policy loosening

From August 15,2023, Vietnam grant e-visa to citizent of all countries and teritories. The new e-visa issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department to foreigners through electronic transaction system and will be valid for multiple entries within 90 days.

Thirteen airports that allow foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam by e-visa included: Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (HCM city), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Danang, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, Phu Bai (Hue), Van Don (Quang Ninh), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Cat (Binh Dinh), Lien Khuong (Lam Dong).

The 16 land border gates apply e-visa are: Tay Trang (Dien Bien Phu province), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai, Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can(Nghe An), Cau Treo(Ha Tinh), Cha Lo(Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao(Quang Tri), Bo Y(Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat(Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong(An Giang), Ha Tien(Kien Giang).

Thirteen sea border gates also allow e-visa: Hon Gai and Cam Pha(Quang Ninh), Hai Phong, Nghi Son(Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang(Ha Tinh), Chan May(Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang, Nha Trang(Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon(Binh Dinh), Dung Quat(Quang Ngai), Vung Tau(Ba Ria Vung Tau), HCMcity, Duong Dong(Kien Giang).

With 13 countries who are unilaterally exempted from visa by Vietnam also extend duration of stay from 15 days to 45 days. These are the countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, The U.K, Northern Ireland, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus.

Citizents of these countries allow to stay in Vietnam 45 days from entry time and regardless passport type and entry purpose.

There are some other countries who are exempted from visa by Vietnam as:

• 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar
• 21 days: Philipines
• 30 days: Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Kyrgyztan
• 90 days: Chile, Panama

Non-Nationals can access e-visa web portal of the Vietnam Immigration Department here: https://evisa.immigration.gov.vn/