QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Vietnam with a British passport?
No visa needed. You can stay up to 45 days.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Vietnam visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- How long you can stay: up to 45 days.
- Apply: Start the official Viet Nam e-Visa application portal
Official sources
- The official e-visa portal states that the Vietnam E-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry. (Vietnam Immigration Department (National Portal on Immigration), verified October 5, 2026)
- Travelers apply for visas online via the Government of Vietnam's electronic visa (E-visa) interface; applications are usually processed within 3 to 5 working days and must be printed and carried with a valid passport. (U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov), verified October 5, 2026)
Vietnam at a glance
| Region | Asia |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 29 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type A/B/C/F sockets, 220/380 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Vietnam is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 29 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Vietnam compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: British devices use Type G/D/M, but Vietnam uses Type A/B/C/F. Voltage differs too (220/380 V there versus 230/400 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Vietnam.
Good to know about Vietnam
- Vietnam now requires a pre-arrival information declaration for all international passengers who do not hold a Vietnamese passport. Complete it up to 3 days before arrival at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn, or fill it in at the airport, and show the QR code to immigration. (U.S. Embassy in Vietnam)
- Carrying more than USD 5,000 in cash, or more than VND 15,000,000, when you enter Vietnam? You must declare it to border customs on arrival. (State Bank of Vietnam, Circular 15/2011/TT-NHNN)
- Your hotel or guesthouse registers your stay with the local police. They must do it within 12 hours of your arrival, so expect them to ask for your passport at check-in. (Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, Article 33)
- Want to drive in Vietnam? It only accepts International Driving Permits issued by countries in the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. You must carry both the IDP and your national driving license. (Vietnam Ministry of Transport, Circular 29/2015/TT-BGTVT)
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
No. British passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Vietnam of up to 45 days.
How long can a British passport holder stay in Vietnam?
British passport holders can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. Stays longer than 45 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Vietnam's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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