United Kingdom passport → Vietnam
Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Visa-free entry45 days
British passport holders can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Vietnam at a glance
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Currency
- Vietnamese đồng (VND)
- Languages
- Vietnamese
- Calling code
- +84
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
VN16.2°N · 107.8°EPhoto: Arianos · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsVietnam for other passports
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BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
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Nearby in South-eastern Asia for British passport holders
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
British passport holders can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Vietnam?
Up to 45 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can British citizens get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can British citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Kingdom passport ranks #8 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.