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Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

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Visa required. Portuguese passport holders need an e-visa for short stays in Vietnam.

An e-visa is required for short stays of up to 90 days. Apply on the e-visa website. Travelers arriving at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang/Cam Ranh, or Phú Quốc airports must also complete the pre-arrival information form within 72 hours before arrival. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months on entry.

Source: Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: Up to 90 days; For short stays
Pre-travel authorization: Pre-arrival form; Required for arrivals at the listed airports; complete within 72 hours before arrival
Passport validity: 6 months; Minimum validity on entry

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