Vietnam Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Vietnam: evisa (apply online) for up to 90 days, $25 (single) / $50 (multi). Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Vietnam visa at a glance
- Policy
- eVisa (apply online)
- Length of stay
- 90 days
- Cost
- $25 (single) / $50 (multi)
- Passport
- Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date with at least 2 blank pages.
- Official source
- evisa.gov.vn
eVisa 90 days for most nationalities since Aug 2023 (replaced 30-day limit). UK/EU/most also have 45-day visa-free option since Aug 2023.
E-visa available for most nationalities (90 days, single or multiple entry, ~$25 USD). Citizens of some countries (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea) get 45-day visa-free entry. Apply for e-visa online at the official government portal.
Customs allowances
Duty-free allowance: 200 cigarettes, 1.5 liters of spirits or 2 liters of wine, goods worth up to 10 million VND. Must declare cash over $5,000 USD equivalent.
Prohibited items
Strict drug laws – penalties include death for trafficking. Do not carry or use drugs. Prohibited imports include weapons, pornography, and material critical of the Vietnamese government.
Frequently asked questions about Vietnam visas
Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam?
eVisa (apply online) applies for Vietnam: eVisa 90 days for most nationalities since Aug 2023 (replaced 30-day limit). UK/EU/most also have 45-day visa-free option since Aug 2023.
How much does a Vietnam visa cost?
The Vietnam visa costs $25 (single) / $50 (multi). This is the published fee on the official application channel (evisa.gov.vn/). Third-party visa agents charge extra; apply directly via the official site to avoid markup.
How long can I stay in Vietnam?
The standard evisa (apply online) allows 90 days per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Vietnam require?
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date with at least 2 blank pages.
Where do I apply for a Vietnam visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://evisa.gov.vn/. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.