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Do British passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

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No visa. UK passport holders visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days.

UK passport holders can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days for tourism or business, under a Vietnamese exemption in force from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028. Staying longer needs an e-visa, valid up to 90 days with multiple entries.

Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Checked Oct 2, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 45 days; Check the exit date stamped at the border is 45 days from arrival.
Passport validity: 6 months after arrival; Plus at least 2 blank pages and no damage.
Longer stays: e-Visa, up to 90 days; Multiple entry; limited to the entry and exit points you pick.
Arrival card: Encouraged, not mandatory; Digital arrival card at Tan Son Nhat (SGN) since 15 April 2026.

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