How long can you stay in Vietnam?
Vietnam offers 45 days visa-free entry to citizens of 25 countries, including most Western nationalities. The eVisa system extends this to 90 days, multi-entry, for $25.
For 7 of the 12 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 45 days per entry | — |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 45 days per entry | — |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 45 days per entry | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 45 days per entry | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 45 days per entry | — |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 45 days per entry | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 45 days per entry | — |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 30 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Visa required | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Visa required | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Visa required | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Vietnam on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 15 July (day 45).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Good to know
- 45 days visa-free (most western)
- eVisa: 90 days, multiple entry, $25
- Apply online — fast processing
Notes
eVisa available for most nationalities at 90 days.
Staying longer
Business visa, work permit (employer-sponsored), investor visa, marriage-based residency.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Vietnam?
Americans can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days per entry without a visa.
How long can British citizens stay in Vietnam?
British citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Canadians stay in Vietnam?
Canadians can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Australians stay in Vietnam?
Australians can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days per entry without a visa.
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Official source: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
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