Vietnam
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Vietnam
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Vietnam’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Vietnam, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
High levels of air pollution, up to and including hazardous levels, occur in Vietnam particularly in the biggest cities and may aggravate heart, lung or respiratory conditions. See Health
Most visits to Vietnam are trouble-free, but you should take sensible precautions to protect yourself and your belongings in big cities and tourist areas. See Crime
Travelling by motorbikes in Vietnam carries significant risk. There are frequent road traffic accidents and fatal crashes. Before choosing to ride a motorbike in Vietnam, it is essential that you’re an experienced motorbike rider, have a good quality motorbike helmet, check that the motorbike you rent is safe and only rent from a reputable organisation, have the correct international licence(s), understand the roads on which you plan to travel and that your travel insurance covers your planned activity. See Road travel
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Vietnam, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Vietnamese law requires everyone to carry photographic ID at all times. See Local laws and customs
UK health authorities have classified Vietnam as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For information and advice about the risks associated with Zika virus, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
You can contact the emergency services by calling 113 (police), 115 (ambulance) or 114 (fire).
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2024-11-27 14:54
Information added about the risks of methanol poisoning (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-19 15:35
Updated information on tropical storms ‘Warnings and insurance’ page
2024-09-09 11:40
Latest information about Typhoon Yagi (‘Warnings and insurance page’)
2024-09-08 06:52
Latest information about Typhoon Yagi (‘Warnings and insurance page’)
2024-09-06 04:16
Latest information about Typhoon Yagi (‘Warnings and insurance page’)
2024-09-04 15:31
New information about Typhoon Yagi (‘Warnings and insurance page’)
2024-08-20 13:58
Information on exit requirements that you cannot leave Vietnam without a valid visa and must enter and exit Vietnam using the same passport (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-08-14 14:21
Information on exit bans (‘Entry requirements’ page). More information on internet censorship, drug penalties, and tropical cyclones (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-08-02 12:06
Removal of information on Storm Prapiroon (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-22 16:56
Information that Storm Prapiroon is approaching and may impact the east coast of Vietnam. Follow the advice of local authorities, and check with your travel provider for any disruption (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-26 14:22
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-08-15 14:33
Information on E-visas being issued for stays up to 90 days and are valid for multiple entries (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-07-17 11:00
Information on Typhoon Talim (‘Summary’ page).
2023-07-07 11:36
Removal of information on former COVID-19 entry requirements on masks and automatic visa renewals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-30 14:40
Updated information on visa exemption and tourist e-visas (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-22 10:43
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-16 10:19
Information on an increased police presence in Cư Kuin District in Dak Lak Province following a recent incident (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-02 09:32
Updated information on ETDs (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-02-28 12:07
Updated visa information and Emergency Travel Documents (‘Entry Requirements’ page) and information on Local Travel (‘Safety and Security Page’).
2022-09-30 14:17
Updated information that Typhoon Noru has cleared Vietnam’s Central Highlands provinces. Note many communities in the mountains have been cut off by landslides or washed-away bridges (‘Summary’ page).
2022-09-26 12:04
Addition of information on Typhoon Noru, forecast to make landfall in the central region of Vietnam 27-28 September (‘Summary’ page).
2022-09-09 10:38
Update to information on COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-06-23 16:43
Update to information on COVID-19 entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-16 13:25
Update to information on entry requirements. Removal of requirement to take a COVID-19 test prior to travel to Vietnam (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-28 12:20
Update to information on entry requirements. Removal of requirement to complete a medical declaration prior to travel to Vietnam. (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-26 10:39
Update to information on visas. Removal of information on domestic COVID-19 measures that no longer apply (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
2022-03-18 12:30
Update to information on visa waiver, COVID-19 test requirements on arrival in Vietnam and quarantine/self-isolation requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-02 11:52
Update to information on COVID-19 test requirements on arrival in Vietnam and quarantine/self-isolation requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).