What documents does a United Kingdom citizen need for a Vietnam visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry - No visa required for single-entry tourist stays up to 45 days; for longer or multiple-entry stays, an e-visa application (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) with a digital passport photo and passport bio-data page scan - Proof of onward or return ticket - Proof of accommodation booking for your stay - Passport-style digital photo (for the e-visa route): 4x6cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months - No biometric enrolment required for either the visa-free entry or the e-visa - Travel health insurance is strongly recommended, particularly if planning adventure activities

What types of visas can United Kingdom citizens get for Vietnam?

- Visa-free tourist entry: free, single entry, up to 45 days, for tourism and short business meetings, no application needed in advance - e-Visa: for stays beyond 45 days or when multiple entries are needed, single or multiple entry options, valid up to 90 days, fee USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry) - Business visa (sponsored): for longer business assignments, requires an approval letter from a licensed Vietnamese agency or employer, arranged before travel - Work permit and visa: required separately for paid employment, sponsored by a Vietnam-based employer

How do United Kingdom citizens apply for a Vietnam visa?

- Apply at the official portal evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (only needed if you want to stay longer than 45 days, enter/exit multiple times, or prefer pre-approval) - Steps: create an account, upload your passport bio-data page and a digital photo, select single or multiple entry, choose your port of entry, and pay online by card - Fee: USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry, paid online in USD - Processing time: officially up to 3 working days, though it can occasionally take longer during peak season — apply at least a week before travel to be safe - Approval is sent by email as a PDF, which should be printed and carried along with your passport for check-in and arrival

How much does a Vietnam visa cost for United Kingdom citizens?

- Visa-free 45-day entry: no fee - e-Visa: USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry), processed in around 3 working days - No VFS/BLS service fee, as the e-visa system is run directly by Vietnam's immigration authority - Total likely cost: no cost for a standard 45-day tourist trip; USD 25-50 if an e-visa is needed for longer or multiple-entry travel

What should United Kingdom citizens know before traveling to Vietnam?

- If your trip is 45 days or under with a single entry, you do not need to apply for anything — just travel with your passport and onward ticket - If you are unsure whether your trip might extend past 45 days, apply for the e-visa in advance rather than risk an on-the-spot problem, since visa-free stays are not extendable in the same way - Double-check your port of entry/exit matches what you selected on the e-visa application, as mismatches can cause delays - Keep both a printed and digital copy of your e-visa approval letter, as airlines may ask to see it before boarding - Monitor the FCDO travel advice and local weather warnings, especially during typhoon season (June to November) in central and northern Vietnam

Vietnam Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

Visa Free

British citizens can enter Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days for tourism; those needing a longer or multiple-entry stay can apply for an e-visa online in advance via the official portal.

Guide last updated October 7, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry
No visa required for single-entry tourist stays up to 45 days; for longer or multiple-entry stays, an e-visa application (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) with a digital passport photo and passport bio-data page scan
Proof of onward or return ticket
Proof of accommodation booking for your stay
Passport-style digital photo (for the e-visa route): 4x6cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
No biometric enrolment required for either the visa-free entry or the e-visa
Travel health insurance is strongly recommended, particularly if planning adventure activities

Visa types

Visa-free tourist entry: free, single entry, up to 45 days, for tourism and short business meetings, no application needed in advance
e-Visa: for stays beyond 45 days or when multiple entries are needed, single or multiple entry options, valid up to 90 days, fee USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry)
Business visa (sponsored): for longer business assignments, requires an approval letter from a licensed Vietnamese agency or employer, arranged before travel
Work permit and visa: required separately for paid employment, sponsored by a Vietnam-based employer

How to apply online

Apply at the official portal evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (only needed if you want to stay longer than 45 days, enter/exit multiple times, or prefer pre-approval)
Steps: create an account, upload your passport bio-data page and a digital photo, select single or multiple entry, choose your port of entry, and pay online by card
Fee: USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry, paid online in USD
Processing time: officially up to 3 working days, though it can occasionally take longer during peak season — apply at least a week before travel to be safe
Approval is sent by email as a PDF, which should be printed and carried along with your passport for check-in and arrival

Fees & processing time

Visa-free 45-day entry: no fee
e-Visa: USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry), processed in around 3 working days
No VFS/BLS service fee, as the e-visa system is run directly by Vietnam's immigration authority
Total likely cost: no cost for a standard 45-day tourist trip; USD 25-50 if an e-visa is needed for longer or multiple-entry travel

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

If your trip is 45 days or under with a single entry, you do not need to apply for anything — just travel with your passport and onward ticket
If you are unsure whether your trip might extend past 45 days, apply for the e-visa in advance rather than risk an on-the-spot problem, since visa-free stays are not extendable in the same way
Double-check your port of entry/exit matches what you selected on the e-visa application, as mismatches can cause delays
Keep both a printed and digital copy of your e-visa approval letter, as airlines may ask to see it before boarding
Monitor the FCDO travel advice and local weather warnings, especially during typhoon season (June to November) in central and northern Vietnam

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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