Do UK citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
No visa needed. UK citizens get up to 45 days in Vietnam visa-free — nothing to apply for before you fly. Status per the visa-matrix snapshot of 19 July 2026.
What are Vietnam's entry requirements for UK citizens?
The 19 July 2026 visa-matrix snapshot, reduced to this corridor:
| ENTRY REQUIREMENT | NONE — VISA-FREE |
|---|---|
| MAX STAY | 45 DAYS |
| HOW YOU ENTER | PASSPORT STAMP ON ARRIVAL |
| 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 | THIS PAGE |
| 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 | VIEW → |
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How long can UK citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?
45 days visa-free, as of the 19 July 2026 snapshot of our open visa-matrix dataset. Confirm current rules on evisa.gov.vn before you commit to dates.
Can UK 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 gov.uk and with your airline before you fly.
What happens if UK 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