Answered2 years ago
Do you need a visa to travel to Vietnam if you're from the UK, USA, or other countries?
If you’re planning to travel to Vietnam for DTV, don’t forget to check if you need a visa for Vietnam (especially if you’re from the USA, Australia, the UK, Switzerland, etc.).
I missed my flight today because of this—the airline couldn’t let me check in! 😆
I missed my flight today because of this—the airline couldn’t let me check in! 😆
Answer summary
The original post raised concern about visa requirements for travelers heading to Vietnam, specifically questioning if passports from the USA, Australia, UK, Switzerland, and others require a visa. Multiple comments clarified that UK passport holders do not require a visa for Vietnam, and some travelers highlighted that entering Phú Quốc island also does not need a visa. The importance of verifying visa requirements before traveling was emphasized, with users sharing personal experiences related to travel mishaps due to these requirements.
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Alistair **********
Dude thanks for making my heart stop. I’m uk.
Alma ***************
Hubby says you can get a visa for fee on arrival as Canadian, is it true?
Sam ******
@Alma **************
getting a visa on arrival won't help you not being boarded at your departure pointAlma ***************
@Sam *****
true
Todd *********
@Alma **************
online evisa nowAlma ***************
@Todd ********
thanks
Martino *******
ALWAYS check before about requirements to entry a country!
Andrzej ************
you didn't do research before your flight and then you didn't do research before this post (UK dont need visa)
Myles *******
UK? UK passport holders dont need a visa for Vietnam
Will ************
Septics need a visa
Ben ***********
Im guessing the whole system needs to go through customs but i'd imagine the materials can be bought there and it would save on costs and hassle. LOL : )
Stefan ******
There are 25 visafree countries which includes most of the big European countries incl. the UK. US, Switzerland and others need a visa
Charles **********
@Stefan *****
so UK citizens can definitely turn up to Vietnam Without a visa, and with no return flight?Stefan ******
@Charles *********
The return flight is a separate issue. In principle you are supposed upon entry to have a return/onward flight or other transportation ticket for every country or territory where you are not a resident. In practice this is enforced somewhat arbitrarily, some countries/airlines always ask for it others rarely/not at all. But normally you can still mitigate this if it should happen to you, you can just buy a fully refundable ticket on the spot and cancel sometime later.
Anonymous ******************
Andi ***********
@Charles *********
Yeah, no visa needed for Vietnam for UK citizens and can stay 45 days . No questions asked upon arrival, just stamped in. Not sure if you don't need a departure ticket, usually that is for long term visas.
Lalph ******
i made a similar mistake. I thought it was voa and then booked a flight 3 days ahead and rescheduled it just to be safe as the visa takes 3 days they say. Vietjet are surprisingly flexible though for a fee
Charles **********
@Lalph *****
what is your nationality?Lalph ******
Aus
Dca *****
Well, if one goes directly to Phú Quốc island, then there is no Vietnam Visa required....
Tim ***********
This is not entirely true. UK does not need a visa to enter Vietnam. Its easy to check which countries do on the embassy website.
Charles **********
What?! I thought you did NOT need a visa for vietnam - if you are from UK, USA etc) ???
Ben ***********
I think we tied in that war, right? LOL
Mark ********
@Ben **********
You lost...Ben ***********
@Mark *******
You lost the intent. LOL means I am kidding. JFC.Ben ***********
Me? me personally?
Jeff ******
@Charles *********
I’m pretty sure Americans need a visa because of that little thing called the Vietnam war? It’s just a guess. I’m American and applied for a visa in Vietnam, it’s not that big a deal, but it’s still a hassle because you have to wait for it to be approved
Kieran *******
@Jeff *****
aka ‘the American War’Kieran *******
@Jeff *****
actually Vietnam has a pretty good relationship with the US nowadays. Lotta Viet emigrants in the US and they used to give a very favourable 1 year visa to US citizens. Things change though
Jeff ******
@Kieran ******
ah got it, hence why they make Americans apply for a Visa before visiting VietnamKieran *******
@Jeff *****
that’s what the Viets call it ;)Jeff ******
@Kieran ******
well it was a war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. America just decided to get involved, not sure how that makes it the American war?
Toni *******
@Charles *********
uk, no needCharles **********
@Toni ******
hmm ok good i wonder why the OP is saying make sure UK need a viaActivity
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