Plan Vietnam visa
Do you need a visa for Nha Trang?
Quick answer
It depends on your passport. Vietnam exempts a list of nationalities for a set number of days and issues a 90-day e-visa online to most others. Check the official portal, as the list changes.
The rules are national and change often. This is the current position on exemptions, the e-visa, the fee and the passport validity rule.
| As Of | 2026-09-12 |
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| Official Portals |
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| Official Portal Note | Confirmed on the Vietnam Immigration Department site (immigration.gov.vn): from 11 November 2024 e-visa applications are processed through the two domains above. Apply only on these; every other site is a paid agent. |
| Proposed Not Current | Vietnam has discussed further unilateral visa exemptions and longer visa-free stays for high-spending markets; no additional country list beyond the March 2025 and August 2025 resolutions was confirmed on any page fetched. |
E Visa
| Status | current |
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| Max Stay Days | 90 |
| Entry Types |
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| Fee Single Entry (USD) | 25 |
| Fee Multiple Entry (USD) | 50 |
| Fee Refundable | No |
| Processing Days | 3-5 working days (standard) |
| Eligibility | Open to citizens of all countries and territories |
| Payment Currencies |
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| Note | The 90-day multiple-entry e-visa has been in force since 15 August 2023 under Law 23/2023/QH15. Some sources still describe a 30-day single-entry variant at the same USD 25 fee. |
Visa Exemptions
| Status | current |
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| Passport Validity Rule | Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry (stated in Resolution 229/NQ-CP and by visa sources); at least 2 blank pages recommended |
| Re Entry Gap Rule | The former 30-day gap requirement between two visa-exempt entries has been removed |
| Extension | A visa-exempt stay cannot be extended; travellers must exit or hold a visa for longer stays |
| Total Count | Sources state 38-39 visa-exempt nationalities in 2026 |
Groups
Unilateral 45-day exemption (extended March 2025)
| Name | Unilateral 45-day exemption (extended March 2025) |
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| Days | 45 |
| Validity | 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028 |
| Countries |
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| Legal Basis | Resolution extending the previous 45-day unilateral exemption list |
Tourism Development Stimulus Programme - 12 European countries (new in 2025)
| Name | Tourism Development Stimulus Programme - 12 European countries (new in 2025) |
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| Days | 45 |
| Validity | 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028 |
| Countries |
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| Legal Basis | Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP of 8 August 2025 |
| Conditions | Tourism purposes; regardless of passport type; passport valid at least 6 months; subject to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam |
| Note | Poland, Czechia and Switzerland were added in 2025-2026: they are now 45-day visa-free, replacing the previous e-visa-only route |
ASEAN member states
| Name | ASEAN member states |
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Countries
| Country | Days | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 30 | |
| Indonesia | 30 | |
| Laos | 30 | |
| Malaysia | 30 | |
| Singapore | 30 | |
| Thailand | 30 | |
| Myanmar | 14 | One source lists 30 days, another 14. Conflicting. |
| Philippines | 21 | |
| Brunei | 14 |
Other bilateral exemptions
| Name | Other bilateral exemptions |
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Countries
| Country | Days | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | 90 | |
| Panama | 90 | |
| Belarus | 30 | |
| Kyrgyzstan | 30 | |
| Mongolia | 30 | |
| Kazakhstan | CONFLICTING: vietnam-visa.org lists Kazakhstan at 30 days; vietnam-visa.com lists it at 45 days. Not resolved against an official source. |
Phu Quoc
| Days | 30 |
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| Note | Separate exemption for foreign passport holders entering Phu Quoc directly; does not apply to Cam Ranh |
Visa On Arrival
| Status | current but limited |
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| Note | Vietnam has no true border visa-on-arrival for tourists. The 'visa on arrival' product sold online is a pre-approval letter arranged before travel, collected at designated international airports including Cam Ranh (CXR). Since the 90-day e-visa launched it is largely obsolete for tourists. not confirmed against an official government page. |
Questions people ask
Do I need a visa to visit Nha Trang?
It depends on your passport. Vietnam exempts a list of nationalities for a set number of days and issues a 90-day e-visa online to most others. Check the official portal, as the list changes.
Can I get a visa on arrival at Cam Ranh airport?
Visa on arrival requires a pre-arranged approval letter and is largely obsolete now that the e-visa is issued online. Apply for the e-visa before you fly.
How long must my passport be valid?
Vietnam requires at least six months of passport validity beyond your date of entry, plus blank pages for the stamp.
Sources
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