BEFORE YOU GO

Vietnam entry requirements for British passport holders

Your passport, your visa rules, your next steps. Prepare your documents before departure.

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Read the visa rules first, including any exemptions. Open each topic for the full conditions that may apply to you.

Requirements by topic

Travelling to Vietnam VN

Visa Requirements

Exemptions for Nationals

Passengers with a British passport with nationality "British Citizen" do not need a visa for a maximum of 45 days.

Travel Document Requirements

Carrier Specific Travel Document Requirements

Passengers must have a passport or another travel document accepted for entry.

Travel Document Validity

Travel documents must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival. Passengers with a visa must have travel documents valid for at least 30 days longer than the expiry date of the visa.

Residency Document Information

The passport number stated on the residence permit must match the one in the passport.

Forms

Passengers traveling to Da Nang International (DAD), Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are strongly advised to complete a pre-arrival declaration before departure or upon arrival at https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn to ensure a smooth process at immigration.

Return/Onward Ticket Information

Visitors without a sticker visa who do not have a return/onward ticket could be refused entry.

Minors Information

Minors Traveling Alone

Unaccompanied minors younger than 14 years are required to hold a letter of attorney signed by the parent or guardian.

Minors Registered in Parent's Passport

Minors younger than 18 years registered in a parent's passport are allowed to enter.

Minors Information General

Minors younger than 14 years must travel with a parent, a guardian or an authorized custodian.

Rules supplied by the Emirates travel requirements service. Retrieved . May be cached for up to 2 hours. Confirm with the official authorities and your airline.

Requirements can change at short notice. Always verify your travel documents with your airline and the official immigration authorities before departure.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you take off

Which rules apply to British passport holders visiting Vietnam?

Read the visa requirements and their exemptions together. These results use your passport nationality; residence permits, other visas, transit and the purpose of your visit can change the applicable conditions. Add residence and transit in the checker when relevant.

Does a flight reservation replace a visa or a paid flight ticket?

No. Safeonward provides temporary flight reservations. A reservation does not give permission to travel on the flight and does not replace a visa. Check whether your airline or consulate accepts a reservation or requires a fully paid ticket before ordering.

Where should I confirm the requirements before departure?

Use the official source linked in this guide and check with your operating airline. The detailed rules are retrieved from the Emirates travel requirements service and may be cached for up to two hours. The retrieval time is shown when available; it is not a guarantee that a government reviewed your personal situation.

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