In recent years, Vietnam has actively expanded its visa exemption policies to boost tourism and strengthen international ties — particularly with European nations. As of August 2025, a total of 22 European countries enjoy visa-free entry to Vietnam for stays of up to 45 days. This move not only simplifies travel for European visitors but also fosters deeper economic, cultural, and diplomatic cooperation between Vietnam and Europe. In this article, we provide a comprehensive list of visa-exempt European countries, the duration of exemption, and key information travelers should know before entering Vietnam.
Visa exemptions make it easier for European visitors to enter Vietnam
Already Visa-Exempt since March 2025
Vietnam extended a 45-day visa exemption to citizens of 12 countries, effective from March 15, 2025 through March 14, 2028. All of these are European (plus a few Asian) nations:
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Russia
- South Korea (Asian; excluding from count of European)
- Japan (Asian)
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Norway
- Finland
European among them: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland—that’s 10 European countries in total under this group.
Sample Vietnam passport pages, showing the personal data page and issuing authority
Additional European Visa-Exemptions Starting August 2025
As part of a tourism stimulus program, Vietnam expanded the visa waiver to another 12 European countries, valid from August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2028, also for up to 45 days per visit.
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Switzerland
Planning a trip? Check the visa rules before you travel.
That adds 12 more European countries to the visa exemption roster.
- Previously exempt (from March 2025): 10 European countries
- New additions (from August 2025): 12 European countries
Total European countries exempt from requiring a visa to enter Vietnam: 22
Summary Table of Visa-Free Access to Vietnam for European Nationals
| Group | List of European Countries with Visa Exemption to Vietnam |
|---|---|
| From March 15, 2025 | Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland (10) |
| From August 15, 2025 | Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland (12) |
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