Vietnam
Vietnam visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 45 days. For longer stays, apply for an e-visa online before you fly. Check your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, as Vietnam enforces this. Always confirm current rules with the official sources below before booking.
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Key facts
- Visa-free for US, UK, CA, AU, NZ, IE
- Up to 45 days for tourism
- Longer stay
- Apply e‑visa online, up to 90 days
- Passport validity
- At least 6 months beyond arrival
- E‑visa processing time
- Usually 3–5 working days
- E‑visa fee
- US$25–50 depending on type
Quick answer
For tourism, US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens can enter Vietnam visa‑free for up to 45 days. Stay longer? Apply for an e‑visa online before you travel.
Visa‑free entry for your passport
Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland are on Vietnam's visa‑exemption list for tourism, allowing stays of up to 45 days.
| Passport | Visa‑free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 45 days | Tourism only |
| United Kingdom | 45 days | Tourism only |
| Canada | 45 days | Tourism only |
| Australia | 45 days | Tourism only |
| New Zealand | 45 days | Tourism only |
| Ireland | 45 days | Tourism only |
Visa‑free entry applies only to tourism. Other purposes need a proper visa.
E‑visa for longer stays
Apply online via Vietnam's official immigration portal. The e‑visa is valid for up to 90 days (single or multiple entry) and costs US$25–50.
- Apply on the official e‑visa website.
- Processing: 3–5 working days.
- Fee: US$25–50.
- Print the approval letter and carry it with your passport.
Passport validity rules
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date and have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
Entry points and borders
E‑visas are accepted at major airports (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang) and many land border crossings and seaports. Visa‑free travellers simply present their passport on arrival.
Questions people ask
Do US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
No, for tourism you can stay up to 45 days visa‑free. Stay longer and you need an e‑visa applied for online before travel.
How long can I stay in Vietnam without a visa?
Up to 45 days for the listed nationalities, tourism only. Longer stays require an e‑visa.
Do I need an electronic travel authorisation before flying to Vietnam?
Vietnam does not have a separate electronic travel authorisation. Visa‑free entry only needs a valid passport; longer stays need an e‑visa.
Can I work on a visa‑free stay?
No. Visa‑free entry permits tourism only. Working requires a proper work visa obtained before arrival.
What are the fees for an e‑visa?
The e‑visa fee ranges from US$25 for a single‑entry visa to US$50 for a multiple‑entry visa.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialUS State Department – Vietnam travel advice
- officialUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Vietnam travel advice
- officialGovernment of Canada – Vietnam travel advice
- officialAustralian Government – Smartraveller Vietnam
- officialNew Zealand SafeTravel – Vietnam
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Vietnam
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Sources
- officialUS State Department – Vietnam travel advice
- officialUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Vietnam travel advice
- officialGovernment of Canada – Vietnam travel advice
- officialAustralian Government – Smartraveller Vietnam
- officialNew Zealand SafeTravel – Vietnam
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Vietnam
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