Vietnam
Visa routes for UK citizens · switch to US citizens · Vietnam travel guide
Vietnam is loud, fast, and startlingly cheap, with one of Asia's best coffee cultures and cities that change block by block. Weather-wise it behaves like three countries stacked end to end, so pick your base city by its season rather than assuming one national climate.
- Currency
- VND
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Timezone
- UTC+7
- Best months
- Varies by region; Mar-Apr mildest overall
Every path below is traced to the official rule and confidence-flagged. Data last reviewed 2026-07-02.
Tourist entry
45-Day Visa Exemption (British Citizens)
visa exempt
- Stay limit
- 45 days
- Extension
- None
- Government fee
- Free
- Processing
- On arrival / none
Requirements
- British Citizen passport (BNO passports NOT eligible; they need the e-visa)
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages; same passport in and out
- Onward/return ticket may be checked
Documents
- British Citizen passport
Notes and sources
- Unilateral exemption under Resolution 44/NQ-CP, valid to 14 Mar 2028. Cannot be extended in-country.
- KEY GB ADVANTAGE: US passports get no visa-free entry to Vietnam at all.
- Source: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam
Digital nomad / remote work
No dedicated nomad visa (90-day e-visa route)
e visa
- Stay limit
- 90 days
- Extension
- None
- Government fee
- 50 USD
- Processing
- 3-5 days
Requirements
- Vietnam has NO digital nomad visa as of mid-2026 (a Golden Visa scheme is proposed, no launch date)
- 90-day multiple-entry e-visa; no in-country extension, exit and reapply
- Remote work for overseas clients on a tourist e-visa is a legal grey zone (tolerated, not officially permitted)
Documents
- Passport bio page scan + photo
Notes and sources
- Apply ONLY at evisa.gov.vn. Must use pre-selected entry/exit checkpoints.
- Source: evisa.gov.vn / gov.uk
Common questions
How long can UK citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?
UK citizens can enter Vietnam under the 45-Day Visa Exemption (British Citizens) for up to 45 days, with no routine extension. Confidence: high.
Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa for UK citizens?
Vietnam has no dedicated digital nomad visa; remote workers use the route above (No dedicated nomad visa (90-day e-visa route)). The income and document requirements are listed above, with sources. Confidence: medium.
How reliable is this information?
Each path shows a confidence flag and its source. High means an official, current government source; medium means reputable secondary sources or recently changed rules; low means unclear or conflicting. Immigration rules change: always confirm against the linked official source before booking. This page is guidance, not legal advice.
Trip essentials nomads pair with this move
- SafetyWing - nomad travel medical insurance (many visas above require proof of coverage)
- Wise - multi-currency account, useful for proof-of-funds statements and paying fees
- Airalo - eSIM data on arrival, before you find a local SIM
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