Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Vietnam Extends Visa-Free Entry to 45 Days for 12 Nations
Vietnam is making it easier for people from more countries to visit.
Citizens from 12 European countries, like Switzerland and Poland, can now stay for up to 45 days without a visa, starting in August 2025.
This change is to attract more tourists and make it easier for them to travel.
The rules are different for people from India, who still need a special e-visa.
Visitors who wish to stay longer have the option of an e-visa or briefly leaving and re-entering Vietnam.
Vietnam expands visa-free entry to 45 days for citizens from 12 European countries.
The policy starts on August 15, 2025, and is valid until August 14, 2028.
Citizens of Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland are included.
Previously, certain nationals needed tour bookings; this is no longer required.
Indian citizens are not included and still require e-visas.
- Who
- Citizens of Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
- What
- Vietnam expands visa-free entry to 45 days for 12 European countries.
- When
- Effective August 15, 2025, until August 14, 2028.
- Where
- Vietnam.
- Why
- To boost international tourism and provide greater convenience.
- Policy
- Expanded Visa-Free Entry
- Duration
- 45 days
- Start Date
- August 15, 2025
- Eligible Countries
- 12 European Nations
- Indian Citizens
- Not Included
