Vietnam
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Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Vietnam’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
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Update history
2024-04-26 14:22
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-08-15 14:33
Information on E-visas being issued for stays up to 90 days and are valid for multiple entries (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-07-17 11:00
Information on Typhoon Talim (‘Summary’ page).
2023-07-07 11:36
Removal of information on former COVID-19 entry requirements on masks and automatic visa renewals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-30 14:40
Updated information on visa exemption and tourist e-visas (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-22 10:43
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-16 10:19
Information on an increased police presence in Cư Kuin District in Dak Lak Province following a recent incident (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-02 09:32
Updated information on ETDs (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-02-28 12:07
Updated visa information and Emergency Travel Documents (‘Entry Requirements’ page) and information on Local Travel (‘Safety and Security Page’).
2022-09-30 14:17
Updated information that Typhoon Noru has cleared Vietnam’s Central Highlands provinces. Note many communities in the mountains have been cut off by landslides or washed-away bridges (‘Summary’ page).
2022-09-26 12:04
Addition of information on Typhoon Noru, forecast to make landfall in the central region of Vietnam 27-28 September (‘Summary’ page).
2022-09-09 10:38
Update to information on COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-06-23 16:43
Update to information on COVID-19 entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-16 13:25
Update to information on entry requirements. Removal of requirement to take a COVID-19 test prior to travel to Vietnam (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-28 12:20
Update to information on entry requirements. Removal of requirement to complete a medical declaration prior to travel to Vietnam. (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-26 10:39
Update to information on visas. Removal of information on domestic COVID-19 measures that no longer apply (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
2022-03-18 12:30
Update to information on visa waiver, COVID-19 test requirements on arrival in Vietnam and quarantine/self-isolation requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-02 11:52
Update to information on COVID-19 test requirements on arrival in Vietnam and quarantine/self-isolation requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).