The Government of Vietnam has published its official visa exemption framework for 2026, allowing citizens of 54 countries to enter without a visa for short stays. The policy covers ordinary, diplomatic, and official passport holders under unilateral and bilateral agreements.
List of Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Travel to Vietnam
According to the official government portal of Vietnam, the following 54 countries are exempt from visa requirements for short-term stays, typically ranging from 15 to 30 days:
- Argentina
- Albania
- Algeria
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Chile
- China
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- France
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Japan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nicaragua
- Pakistan
- Panama
- North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
- Peru
- Philippines
- Paraguay
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- South Africa
- South Korea (Republic of Korea)
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
How Nigerians Can Obtain a Vietnam Visa
Nigeria is not included in the visa-exempt list for ordinary passport holders. Nigerian citizens must apply for a tourist visa, usually valid for 15 to 30 days. According to the government portal, there are two primary ways to obtain a visa: at Vietnamese embassies or consulates abroad, or at border gates (visa on arrival). However, Nigerians holding dual citizenship with any of the approved visa-waiver countries can travel visa-free using their second passport.
Vietnam's Growing Appeal in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has become an increasingly attractive destination for tourism, business, and study. Vietnam's visa waiver agreements aim to boost travel and economic ties with these 54 nations.
