Do Irish citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Irish citizens must apply online for an e-visa before departure to Vietnam (Passport Index snapshot 12 January 2025). Fees, processing times and permitted stay are set by the issuing authority — use only the official portal linked below.
Entry rules at a glance
One corridor, one row of data — this is what the 12 January 2025 snapshot records for a IE passport at the Vietnam border.
| ENTRY REQUIREMENT | E-VISA REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| MAX STAY | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY |
| HOW YOU ENTER | ONLINE APPLICATION BEFORE TRAVEL |
| EXTENSIONS | VARIES — CONFIRM VIA EVISA.GOV.VN |
| DATA SNAPSHOT | PASSPORT INDEX · 2025-01-12 |
Same border, four passports
| Passport | Entry | Max stay | Briefing |
|---|---|---|---|
| US PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
| UK PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 45 DAYS | VIEW → |
| CA PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
| AU PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
| NZ PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
| IE PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | THIS PAGE |
Official sources
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People also ask
Can Irish citizens enter Vietnam without a visa?
The dataset lists no visa-free entry for this corridor — an e-visa is required in advance, with the stay set by the visa itself. Use evisa.gov.vn to apply and verify.
Can Irish citizens extend a stay in Vietnam?
Sometimes — extension rules are set by the Vietnam Immigration e-visa portal and change often. The Passport Index dataset covers entry status only, so verify current extension options directly on evisa.gov.vn before relying on one.
Do I need an onward ticket to enter Vietnam?
Onward-ticket checks are common at check-in worldwide and vary by route and carrier. Verify current requirements for Vietnam on ireland.ie and with your airline before you fly.
What happens if Irish citizens overstay in Vietnam?
This page's dataset covers entry status, not enforcement. In general, overstays risk fines and future refusals anywhere — get the corridor specifics from evisa.gov.vn well before your window closes.
AS OF 2025-01-12 · PASSPORT INDEX SNAPSHOT · NOMAD DESK VISA MATRIX