Do Irish citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Irish citizens must apply online for an e-visa before departure to Vietnam (visa-matrix snapshot 19 July 2026). Fees, processing times and permitted stay are set by the issuing authority — use only the official portal linked below. Our two sources disagree on this corridor, and we publish the stricter reading — treat it as a cell to confirm officially, not a safer one. Vietnam is recorded as "visa-free" by one source and "e-visa" by the other.
What are Vietnam's entry requirements for Irish citizens?
The 19 July 2026 visa-matrix snapshot, reduced to this corridor:
| ENTRY REQUIREMENT | E-VISA REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| MAX STAY | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY |
| SOURCE AGREEMENT | DISPUTED — VISA-FREE / E-VISA |
| HOW YOU ENTER | ONLINE APPLICATION BEFORE TRAVEL |
| EXTENSIONS | VARIES — CONFIRM VIA EVISA.GOV.VN |
| DATA SNAPSHOT | VISA-MATRIX · 2026-07-19 |
Which passports need a visa for Vietnam?
| 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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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 visa-matrix 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?
Consequences are set by Vietnam's immigration rules and can include fines and re-entry restrictions; they sit outside the scope of our open visa-matrix dataset. Treat the permitted stay as hard and verify specifics on evisa.gov.vn.
AS OF 2026-07-19 · VISA-MATRIX SNAPSHOT · NOMAD DESK VISA MATRIX