Get a Vietnam Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Vietnam Visa for UK Citizens

Mandatory Arrival Card

All travellers to Vietnam arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and at Phu Quoc International Airport are required to apply for a mandatory e-Arrival Card 72 hours prior to arrival. The e-Arrival Card can be applied for here free of charge.
Visa Exempt

Visa exempt for a stay of up to 45 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

Mandatory Arrival Card

All travellers to Vietnam arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and at Phu Quoc International Airport are required to apply for a mandatory e-Arrival Card 72 hours prior to arrival. The e-Arrival Card can be applied for here free of charge.
Visa Exempt

Visa exempt for a stay of up to 45 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

When is the best time to apply for my Vietnam visa?
The best time to apply for your Vietnam visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Vietnam visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Vietnam visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.