Vietnamese citizens can travel to 48 countries without a visa.

Among the 48 countries that allow Vietnamese citizens to travel without a visa are: Japan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)... In addition, 6 countries grant visas to Vietnamese citizens without charging a fee: Algeria, Afghanistan, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Romania, and Cuba.

Some countries now do not require visas for Vietnamese citizens to enter. (Illustrative image).

Countries that grant visa-free entry to Vietnamese citizens:

There are 18 countries, including 9 in Southeast Asia.

1. Thailand:The temporary stay period must not exceed 30 days.

Therefore, Thailand tours are a popular choice for many Vietnamese citizens at the end of the year. Especially for budget-friendly Thailand tours, if you have limited time, a 3-day, 2-night tour is enough to explore Bangkok, the Golden Buddha Temple, and more.

2. Singapore:The temporary stay must not exceed 30 days, and the applicant must have a return ticket or onward ticket to another country, sufficient financial means to cover their stay, and meet all necessary conditions for onward travel to another country.

3. Laos:The maximum stay is 30 days. Those wishing to stay longer than 30 days must apply for a visa in advance; the stay can be extended a maximum of two times, each time for 30 days.

4. Dominica:The length of stay is 30 days.

5. Kyrgyzstan:No limit on the length of stay.

6. Micronesia:The length of stay is 30 days.

7. CambodiaThe temporary stay period must not exceed 30 days.

8. Philippines:The temporary stay must not exceed 21 days, provided the passport is valid for at least 6 months and there is a return or onward flight ticket to another country.

9. Myanmar:The stay must not exceed 14 days, provided the passport is valid for at least 6 months. (The agreement with Myanmar came into effect on October 26, 2013).

10. Indonesia:The temporary stay period must not exceed 30 days and cannot be extended.

11. Brunei: The maximum stay is 14 days.

12. Malaysia:The temporary stay period must not exceed 30 days.

13. Kyrgyzstan:No distinction is made based on the purpose of entry.

14. Panama:Vietnamese citizens entering Panama for tourism purposes are exempt from visa and tourist card requirements – with a maximum stay of 180 days.

15. Ecuador:The maximum length of stay for Vietnamese tourists visiting Ecuador is 90 days.

16. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:The Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not require a visa for tourists from any country or territory. However, to be granted entry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines requires tourists to present a valid passport, a return air ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their trip.

17. Haiti: According to the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Only citizens of three countries—Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Panama—are required to apply for a tourist visa to enter Haiti. This means that citizens of other countries can stay in Haiti for up to 90 days and travel freely without a visa.

18. Turks and Caicos:The Turks and Caicos Islands are a territory of the United Kingdom. To stimulate tourism, they offer visa-free entry to citizens from many parts of the world, including Vietnam. Tourists only need to prove they have a return air ticket to be allowed to stay for 30 days, with the possibility of extension. Duty-free items allowed into the islands include: 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, 1,136 liters of alcoholic beverages or wine, and perfume for personal use.

Visa on arrival without prior application or visa exemption with conditions attached.

19. Japan:From November, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Indonesian tourists participating in package tours organized by designated Japanese travel companies will have their single-entry tourist visa application process simplified. The validity period of the Japanese visa will be extended to 5 years (previously 3 years). Furthermore, citizens of these three countries, even if not residing in their country of citizenship, will be able to apply for a Japanese visa through a diplomatic mission authorized to issue visas in their country of residence.

20. KenyaThe term is 3 months.

21. South Korea:No visa is required to visit Jeju Island.

22. Madagascar:Length of stay: 90 days

23. Mali

24. Marshall Islands: T90 days

25. Mauritania

26. Palau:Duration of stay: 30 days

27. Papua New Guinea:Length of stay: 60 days

28. Saint Lucia:Length of stay: 6 weeks

29. Samoa:Entry permit granted upon arrival at the airport, with a stay duration of 60 days.

30. Comoros

31. Seychelles:Tourists are allowed entry with a 60-day stay at the airport.

32. Somalia:Visas are issued at the airport for a 30-day stay, provided you send a letter to the airport's immigration office two days before your arrival.

33. Taiwan:Vietnamese citizens (who have never worked abroad) holding valid visas from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and European Schengen countries (including residence permits) are exempt from visa requirements for entry into Taiwan for a stay of up to 30 days. However, online registration is required for approval; only after approval can boarding and entry procedures to Taiwan be carried out. The approval certificate is valid for 30 days and allows multiple entries within its validity period. This registration is free of charge.

34. Tanzania

35. Togo:Length of stay: 7 days

36. Tajikistan:Duration of stay: 45 days

37. Zambia:The length of stay is 90 days.

38. Tuvalu:The duration of stay is one month.

39. Maldives:Maldives does not require a visa in advance; it is issued on arrival. Simply present your return flight ticket and hotel reservation, and immigration officers will stamp your passport (valid for more than 6 months). This visa is free and valid for 30 days. However, unlike other countries, they also add an "Employment Prohibited" stamp to prevent illegal employment under this tourist visa.

40. East Timor:East Timor does not require a visa in Vietnam. You can simply fly to their airport. There, East Timorese customs will issue you an entry visa for a fee of 30 USD. Note that you must present 100 USD for each entry. This amount is for presentation purposes only and is not to be paid. You must also present your return flight ticket.

41. Nepal:Located between India and China, to visit the small country of Nepal, you only need to prepare US dollars to pay the visa fee (20 USD for a 15-day visa), two passport-sized photos, and at least one blank page in your passport to apply for a visa right at Kathmandu airport. - The stay duration is 90 days.

42. IndiaVietnam is one of the few countries whose citizens are allowed to apply for a visa at four airports in India: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. However, visas obtained at Indian airports are single-entry and valid for 30 days, costing $60 USD. Contact the Indian embassy or consulate in Vietnam for more information if you wish to apply for a multiple-entry or longer-stay visa.

43. Sri Lanka:Famous for its tea and heritage, the beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka always welcomes international tourists with open arms. Simply apply for a visa online, pay the visa fee by bank card, wait for the results, print out the confirmation, and bring it to the airport to complete the check-in process for your flight to Sri Lanka.

44. United Arab Emirates (UAE):Emirates and Etihad are two UAE airlines that currently operate flights from Vietnam. Emirates flies directly to Dubai, while Etihad flies to Abu Dhabi. If you use tickets from these two airlines, you can easily apply for a visa online or contact their offices in Ho Chi Minh City for detailed instructions. You can also purchase Stop Over packages (up to 96 hours) that include a visa if you are transiting through the UAE.

45. Iran:Vietnamese ordinary passports can be used to obtain a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for 17 days and costing 50 USD. Immigration information in Tehran requires you to bring a passport photo for visa-on-arrival. However, in some cases, they do not require a photo.

46. ​​Burundi:Issued at Bujumbura Airport upon arrival, valid for a stay of 30 days.

47. Cape Verde:Issuing passports at the airport.

48. Guinea-Bissau:The duration of stay is 90 days.

6 countries grant visas to Vietnamese citizens free of charge:

Algeria, Afghanistan, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Romania, and Cuba are countries that issue visas to Vietnamese citizens with valid passports and do not charge a fee.

According to Thanh Nien newspaper.