Vietnam Visa Requirement for citizens of United Kingdom
Do United Kingdom passport holders need Visa to Vietnam?
Are British/UK citizens exempted from Vietnam visa?
The table below gives information about whether a British passport holders needs a visa to enter Vietnam or not:
| Visa type | 15 days in Maximum | More than 15 days |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism Visa | Visa exempt | Visa required |
| Business Visa | Visa exempt | Visa required |
Therefore, the table above shows that British do NOT need to apply for a Vietnam visa if they want to stay for 15 days in maximum and must meet the following conditions:
- British passport has 6 months validity (at least) since your entry date
- British passport has 02 blank pages in minimum.
- This British passport holders must not enter Vietnam before under the visa exemption category, or if have, the time of entry must be at least 30 days before the time of exit under the visa exemption status.
Note: If you are British and want to return to Vietnam within 30 days from your previous exit, you MUST apply for a visa
How to get a Vietnam visa for British/UK Citizens?
British citizens or British passport holders can apply for a Vietnamese visa in 02 following ways:
1- Getting Visa at Vietnamese Embassy
You can contact directly to Embassy of Vietnam in United Kingdom (if you are living in United Kingdom), or in a nation that you are settling in.
To obtain Vietnam Visa, you must prepare required documents:
- Your original passport has at least 6-months validity
- One application form is filled in with your correct information, along with 02 passport photos
- Visa fee at Embassy of Vietnam. Please note that the cost depends on the length and purpose of the trip. The more important thing is all visa application fees at the Embassy are non-refundable
- If you send your application form by mail or post office, please provide your correct address that you want to return your passport and visa. All documents should be placed in one package
2- Getting Vietnam e-Visa (highly recommended)
To apply for a Vietnam e-visa, simply choose the type of visa you want and follow these simple online steps:
- Fill out the online application form
- Confirmation and payment
- Get your e-Visa approval email