New regulations for foreigners applying for a tourist visa to Vietnam 2025 – 2026
According to the provisions of the amended Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, from August 15, 2023, Vietnam will have new policies and regulations regarding tourist visas and the entry and exit procedures for foreigners entering Vietnam for tourism purposes. The new regulations include extending the duration of tourist visas (DL) and E-Visas for tourism to 3 months; increasing the visa exemption period for tourism purposes to 45 days for certain countries.
The new policies on Vietnam’s tourist visas are significant changes in the country’s tourist attraction strategies over the years, which will create breakthroughs for the development of tourism in particular and socio-economic development in general, as well as the tourism industry as a whole.
The new regulations on opening up to foreign tourists in Vietnam
A tourist visa is a type of visa used for foreigners entering Vietnam for the purpose of vacationing, with a specific duration of stay. Once this period expires, if foreigners wish to continue their tour, they can extend their stay in Vietnam according to regulations. Foreigners can apply for a Vietnam tourist visa themselves under the self-organized travel category or through travel companies or visa service providers https://dichvuvisa.vn/.
1. New regulations regarding Vietnam tourist visas
– Implement the issuance of electronic visas (Evisa Vietnam) for citizens of all countries and territories around the world, regardless of nationality or country.
– The validity period of the electronic visa is extended from 30 days to 3 months (not exceeding 90 days), valid for single or multiple entries;
– The duration of visa exemption for foreign tourists entering Vietnam has changed from 15 days to 45 days according to current regulations.
2. Types of tourist visas for foreigners entering Vietnam under the new regulations
– EV visa: EV is the designation for the Vietnam electronic visa (Vietnam E-visa), which currently has a validity period ranging from 30 days (1 month) to 90 days (3 months) according to regulations.
– DL visa: DL is a type of tourist visa granted to foreigners traveling on a tour organized by a travel agency in Vietnam, with a duration ranging from 30 days (1 month) to 90 days (3 months).
– Visa exemption for Vietnam: Applicable to foreigners who are granted unilateral or bilateral visa exemptions by Vietnam, with the duration depending on each country or territory. Travelers under this visa exemption do not have to pay visa fees or go through the usual visa application procedures.
List of countries granted visa-free travel by Vietnam under the visa exemption policy
| STT | Countries | Number of exempt days | Form | Deadline |
| 1 | Brunei | 14 | Duo | None |
| 2 | Myanmar | 14 | Duo | None |
| 3 | Filipinas | 30 | Duo | None |
| 4 | Cambodia | 30 | Duo | None |
| 5 | Tailandia | 30 | Duo | None |
| 6 | Malasia | 30 | Duo | None |
| 7 | Singapore | 30 | Duo | None |
| 8 | Indonesia | 30 | Duo | None |
| 9 | Laos | 30 | Duo | None |
| 10 | Rusia | 15 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 11 | Japan | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 12 | South Korea | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 13 | Noruega | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 14 | Finland | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 15 | Dinamarca | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 16 | Suecia | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 17 | Reino Unido | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 18 | France | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 19 | Germany | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 20 | Spain | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 21 | Italy | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
| 22 | Belarus | 45 | Unrequited | 14/03/2025 |
3. Procedures for applying for a tourist visa to Vietnam for foreigners entering the country
– Conditions for entering Vietnam for tourism purposes
+ Passport must be valid for at least 06 months
+ Not subject to entry ban or entry restrictions to Vietnam
– The temporary residence procedure for foreigners is exempt from a visa to enter Vietnam.
Citizens of countries exempt from Vietnamese visas do not need to apply for a tourist visa before entering Vietnam. At the border gates (international airports, land border gates, sea border gates), the border police will stamp the temporary residence for foreigners when they complete the immigration procedures.
– Procedures for issuing electronic visas to foreigners
The simplest way to apply for a Vietnamese visa is to apply for an electronic visa (Vietnam e-visa). Foreigners access the website of the Vietnam Immigration Department to complete the online visa registration process by filling out information and paying the required fees. The Immigration Department will return the results online, and foreigners can print them out or save them on their phones. At the border checkpoint where foreigners enter, they must present their passport along with the visa file for inspection and to be granted entry.
– The visa issuance procedure of the travel company for foreign guests entering Vietnam.
The travel company has all the necessary travel permits and suitable tour routes to process visa applications for foreigners for tourism purposes through the approval of entry documents for foreigners to receive visas at border gates or Vietnamese diplomatic missions abroad (Embassy, Consulate General of Vietnam).
4. Procedures for extending tourist visas for foreigners staying in Vietnam
Conditions for issuing tourist visas to foreigners.
– The travel guarantee organization must be a travel company according to the provisions of the Tourism Law;
– Foreigners must temporarily stay at tourist accommodation facilities.
Application for issuance/extension of tourist visa for foreigners staying in Vietnam
– Application form, tourist visa application NA5
– Original passport of the foreigner applying for a visa
– Itinerary, travel program
– Travel agency license
– Legal documents of the travel company (If submitting for the first time)
– The travel company’s introduction letter sends someone to handle the procedures.
5. Submit the application for a Vietnam tourist visa
Foreigners and travel companies submit applications for tourist visa issuance and extension at the Immigration Department in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City as per regulations, either directly or online.
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Step 2: Sign the consulting and visa service provision contract between us and the customer (the contract can be signed online or in person).
Step 3: Send the visa application prepared by the customer to our Visa Service office in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City so we can proceed with the procedures.
Step 4: Receive the passport and make the payment after obtaining the result. We can deliver directly to the customer or through express delivery, postal service to be convenient and proactive for foreigners.
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