Vietnam Expands Visa-Free Entry to 16 Countries in 2025
From March 1, 2025, Poland, Czech Republic, and Switzerland join Vietnam’s visa waiver program, extending visa-free stays to 16 nationalities—paving the way for tourism growth, cultural exchanges, and economic collaboration.
Starting March 1, 2025, citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland will no longer need a visa for tourist visits to Vietnam. These three countries have been added to the existing list, bringing the total number of visa-exempt nationalities to 16.
Aimed at reviving tourism in 2025, the waiver is outlined in the Vietnamese government’s Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP dated January 15, 2025. The exemption applies from March 1 through December 31, 2025, for travelers from the following countries: Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
Official government notice
Eligible visitors may stay up to 45 days, starting from their date of entry. Your passport must remain valid for at least six months from the date of departure from Vietnam, and you must show a return flight ticket confirming your exit within the 45-day window.
For visits extending beyond 45 days—whether for tourism, business, or humanitarian purposes—travelers must apply for an e-visa.
On March 15, 2022, the Vietnamese government previously announced visa-free entry for citizens of 13 other countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus. These nationalities remain exempt through 2028.
The initiative supports Vietnam’s broader goals of fostering cultural exchange, international cooperation, and tourism growth. By easing entry rules, the country seeks to showcase its cultural heritage and cuisine while strengthening economic ties and attracting foreign investment.
En tant que chargée de relation client, mes missions sont la gestion et le suivi des demandes de visas. Je reste informée des actualités concernant les nouvelles formalités de voyage ainsi que les spécificités des nouveaux visas.
