A Vietnam visa is required for all nationalities except those eligible for a visa exemption. With the visa exemption program, visitors can enter Vietnam with just their passport and a return ticket. If these visitors wish to stay longer than the stated period, they can apply for a visa at a local Vietnamese embassy or consulate; or apply online for a visa-on-arrival.
Below is a list of nationalities who can enter Vietnam without a visa:
| Nationalities | Time Allowance |
| Sweden | 15 days |
| Norway | 15 days |
| Denmark | 15 days |
| Finland | 15 days |
| Russia | 15 days |
| Japan | 15 days |
| South Korea | 15 days |
| Thailand | 30 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| The Philippines | 21 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
*** Vietnamese Overseas are eligible for a 5 year visa exemption. Read Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Americans for example.
