Vietnam expands its visa waiver policy for 12 European countries to boost tourist arrivals and sustain the sector's momentum. Since 2023, Vietnamese authorities and tourism stakeholders have been keen to increase visitor numbers. Visa exemption agreements with several countries have therefore been negotiated. To date, all previous resolutions have been superseded, and the nationals concerned benefit from visa exemption extended until 2028. The latest update was published on March 05, 2025.
On August 08, 2025, the Vietnamese government issued a new resolution 229/NQ-CPannouncing the addition of new nationalities.
Countries added to the exemption policy
Citizens of the following countries : Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia will be able to enter without a visa for tourist stays of up to 45 days. This measure is valid from August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2028. Nationals of Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland were already exempt from visa requirements from March 01, 2025 to December 31, 2025. These 3 nationalities are added to the new resolution, which will expire on August 14, 2028.
Nationalities already exempt from visa requirements
Since March 15, 2025, other nationalities have benefited from the visa waiver program for stays of up to 45 days. Nationals of the following countries are concerned: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Following the revision of resolution no. 44/NQ-CP From March 07, 2025, these nationalities will also be able to travel to Vietnam without a visa, under this exemption policy which will end in August 2028.
A total of 24 countries involved
To be eligible, it is important to meet the following conditions:
- Provide a maximum stay of 45 days in the countryfrom the date of entry
- Organize a tourist stay
- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of departure from Vietnam
If your stay exceeds the 45 days allowed without a visa, you can apply for an electronic visa (e-visa).
Vietnam's visa waiver policy aims to facilitate access to the country for tourists and stimulate the tourism sector. This measure, valid until August 14, 2028, is part of a broader strategy to open up the country, strengthen economic and cultural exchanges and position Vietnam as a major tourist destination in Southeast Asia. At the same time, the government has introduced specific exemptions for certain categories of strategic visitors, such as researchers and investors, to support the country's socio-economic development. This policy is contributing to strong growth in international tourism, with over 12 million visitors recorded in the first seven months of 2025.
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