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Do you need a visa to travel to Vietnam if you're from the UK, USA, or other countries?

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Dec 1, 2024

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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! 😆

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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.

Alistair **********

Dude thanks for making my heart stop. I’m uk.

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Alma ***************

Hubby says you can get a visa for fee on arrival as Canadian, is it true?

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@Alma **************

getting a visa on arrival won't help you not being boarded at your departure point

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Alma ***************

true

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Todd *********

@Alma **************

online evisa now

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Alma ***************

thanks

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Martino *******

ALWAYS check before about requirements to entry a country!

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Andrzej ************

you didn't do research before your flight and then you didn't do research before this post (UK dont need visa)

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Myles *******

UK? UK passport holders dont need a visa for Vietnam

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Will ************

Septics need a visa

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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 : )

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Stefan ******

There are 25 visafree countries which includes most of the big European countries incl. the UK. US, Switzerland and others need a visa

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Charles **********

so UK citizens can definitely turn up to Vietnam Without a visa, and with no return flight?

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Stefan ******

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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.

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@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.

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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

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Charles **********

what is your nationality?

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Lalph ******

Aus

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Dca *****

Well, if one goes directly to Phú Quốc island, then there is no Vietnam Visa required....

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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.

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Charles **********

What?! I thought you did NOT need a visa for vietnam - if you are from UK, USA etc) ???

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Ben ***********

I think we tied in that war, right? LOL

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Mark ********

@Ben **********

You lost...

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Ben ***********

You lost the intent. LOL means I am kidding. JFC.

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Ben ***********

Me? me personally?

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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

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Kieran *******

aka ‘the American War’

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Jeff ******

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?

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Kieran *******

that’s what the Viets call it ;)

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Jeff ******

ah got it, hence why they make Americans apply for a Visa before visiting Vietnam

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Kieran *******

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

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@Charles *********

uk, no need

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Charles **********

hmm ok good i wonder why the OP is saying make sure UK need a via

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