Spain, France, Germany, UK, and 20+ other countries benefit from Vietnam's 45-day unilateral visa exemption. The programme was launched in August 2023 for 13 countries and significantly expanded in August 2025 to include Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. Passport holders from all covered nations may enter Vietnam without any prior application for stays of up to 45 days, with unlimited multiple entries. There is no mandatory waiting period between visits. The exemption is stamped on arrival at any international port of entry. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. For longer stays or work purposes, the 90-day e-Visa (USD 25) is the recommended alternative.