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Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
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Vietnam United Kingdom passport holders can enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 45 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026⚠️ The Immigration Department says the only e-Visa sites are evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn, and warns that unofficial look-alike sites may charge unauthorised fees. Use only the official links below.
At the border
- Passport must remain valid at least 30 days longer than the e-Visa validity period.
- Enter your full name exactly as in the passport's machine-readable line; incorrect or incomplete declarations can lead to refusal.
- Enter and exit only through designated international border gates; you may leave through a different gate from the one you entered.
- Show your e-Visa at the border; if you are stamped in under a visa exemption instead, your permitted stay follows that stamp.
- The Immigration Department recommends completing the online pre-arrival form at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn before travel.
- Visitors must register temporary residence through their hotel or host at each place they stay; work requires a work permit.
Official source: Viet Nam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) - National e-Visa system · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.fee: exact USD amounts for single and multiple entry were not shown on the pages read, evisa.processing: official working-day processing time not confirmed, Visa exemption list and stay lengths (including any 2025-2026 additions) not confirmed on an official page, consularVisa fee and processing, recentChanges: none confirmed on official pages read
What United Kingdom passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
United Kingdom is one of 27 passports in the “visa-free” group for Vietnam. See the full Vietnam visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for United Kingdom passport holders
Vietnam is one of 118 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Kingdom passport, which ranks #6 worldwide with a mobility score of 162. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 39 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Armenia | Visa-free | 180 days |
 Brunei | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Georgia | Visa-free | 360 days |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 180 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Japan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free | 60 days |
 Macau | Visa-free | 180 days |
 Malaysia | Visa-free | – |
 Mongolia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Palestine | Visa-free | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
How long can United Kingdom passport holders stay in Vietnam?
Up to 45 days without a visa.
Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Vietnam passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Vietnam visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Vietnam before you book.