Vietnam Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy
2023-07-25 00:19:05
Vietnam is located in South-eastern Asia. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Vietnam is Exercise Normal Precautions. Check Vietnam Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.
Travel advice and advisories
Published 16.05.2022
COVID-19 entry regulations lifted on 15 May 2022.
Travel Advisory By USA
Mon, 24 Jul 2023
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise normal precautions in Vietnam.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Vietnam.
If you decide to travel to Vietnam:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Vietnam.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Vietnam
Visa required
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Visa online, eVisa, eVisitor
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e-Visa
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Admission refused
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Visa Required
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Visa required/Online visa on arrival
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Visa Requirements for Vietnam Citizens
References
- U.S Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Systematic dataset of Covid-19 policy, from Oxford University
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)