Do you need visa to travel Vietnam?

Most visitors now still need a valid visa beforePhuquoc Island lures tourists with visa exemptions
traveling to Vietnam, you may apply for a visa inThe Prime Minister has issued a decision on entry
advance or on arrival visa a travel agent.and exit procedures for foreign visitor to Phuquoc
Hereunder are some exceptions:Island in southern Kiengiang Province on
- > 30 days: for citizens of Thailand, Philippines,September 16th.
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Laos.Accordingly, foreigners and Vietnamese nationals
- >15 days: for citizens of Japan and South Korea,bearing foreign passports who want to enter and
Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland.stay in Phuquoc Island for less than 15 days will
(Vietnamese diplomatic and official passportbe exempt from visa application. Those who
holders are exempted from visa requirements toenter Vietnam through an international border
enter Japan).gate and then travel to Phuquoc Island will also be
- French citizens holding valid diplomatic passportsexempt from visa application. Passports must be
are exempt from visa requirements when visitingvalid for at least 45 days.
Vietnam and are allowed to stay for up 3 monthsAfter arriving in Phuquoc Island, if visitors want to
at one time or on several visits within six monthstravel other localities or stay in the island for
since their first immigration dates. Vietnamesemore than 15 days, the immigration department
citizens holding valid diplomatic passports alsowill be responsible for issuing visas right on the
enjoy similar privileges.spot.
- Citizens of Chile and Vietnam holding validKana.
diplomatic or official passports from one of theUseful resources
two countries are exempt from needing entry,Visa for Vietnam - Information and Advice on
exit and transit visas in the other's territory andVisa to Vietnam. Travel Vietnam - The online
are allowed to stay for up 60 days on each visit.travel guide for Vietnam. Vietnam Travel - The
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