Vietnam Visa Requirements
British citizens can visit Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. When you arrive, your passport will be stamped with entry and exit stamps, and the exit stamp will include the date you need to leave the country by (45 days after your arrival). Make sure this date is correct before leaving the airport, as it cannot be changed once you’ve left.
All foreign nationals entering Vietnam via Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport are now encouraged by the Vietnamese Government to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival.
If you wish to remain in Vietnam as a tourist for more than 45 days, you’ll need to either obtain a visa pre-approval letter, contact the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK or apply for an e-visa online. Please note that e-visas only allow stays of up to 90 days and restrict you to the entry and exit points you select when you apply. If you’d like to stay longer than 90 days, visit the Vietnamese Immigration Department for further details.
Passport Validity for Vietnam Travel
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive and have at least two blank pages. You should also make sure your passport isn’t damaged.
Other Key Entry Information
You may be required to complete a health declaration – including proof of vaccinations – when travelling to Vietnam.
It’s illegal to have more than a week’s worth of prescribed medication when entering Vietnam. Because of this, you should carry a prescription for the medication, along with a letter from your doctor, which states how much of the medication you’ll need for your trip, your name and age and your doctor’s signature and address.
For the most up-to-date travel information, please visit the FCDO website.
