Do UK citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Entry is visa-free. As of the 12 January 2025 Passport Index snapshot, UK citizens can spend up to 45 days in Vietnam on a standard passport stamp — no visa application required.
Entry rules at a glance
One corridor, one row of data — this is what the 12 January 2025 snapshot records for a UK passport at the Vietnam border.
| 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 | 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 | THIS PAGE |
| CA PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
| AU PASSPORT | E-VISA REQUIRED | SET BY VISA GRANTED — VERIFY | VIEW → |
Official sources
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People also ask
How long can UK citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?
45 days visa-free, as of the 12 January 2025 snapshot of the Passport Index 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 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 gov.uk and with your airline before you fly.
What happens if UK 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