2025-10-05

Vietnam’s popularity as an overseas tourist destination continues to grow. Conversely, many Vietnamese students and tourists are also visiting Japan. Consequently, measures have been implemented under certain conditions to exempt Japanese nationals from requiring a visa when traveling to Vietnam.

Visa Requirements for Traveling to Vietnam

Japanese nationals traveling to Vietnam must apply for a visa using the following methods. Note that as of May 15, 2022, the “COVID-19 Border Control Measures” previously applied to travelers to Vietnam have been abolished, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Visa Exemption for Stays Up to 45 Days (APEC Business Travel Card holders may stay up to 90 days). However, if the stay involves business or commercial activities for remuneration, the visa exemption does not apply.

For stays exceeding 45 days, a visa is required. Generally, apply at the Embassy or Consulate General of Vietnam in Japan. For online visas, apply via the dedicated website operated by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam.

Under what conditions is a visa not required?

For Japanese nationals traveling to Vietnam, a visa is not required under the following conditions:

① The purpose is tourism, business, or diplomatic/official business (excluding business activities involving remuneration)
② The stay does not exceed 45 days
③ The passport has at least 6 months validity remaining upon entry into Vietnam

④ Not subject to entry prohibition measures under Vietnamese law, including:

　・ Persons failing to meet the conditions of Article 20, Clause 1 of this Law (stay duration, required remaining passport validity)

　・ Children under 14 years old not accompanied by parents, guardians, or authorized persons

　・ Persons who have forged documents or made false declarations regarding entry, exit, or residence

　・Persons with mental disorders or infectious diseases posing a potential threat to public health

　・Persons for whom less than 6 months have passed since the issuance date of a deportation order from Vietnam

　・Reasons related to infection control measures

　・Reasons related to natural disasters

　・Reasons related to national defense security, public order, and social safety

About the Online Visa

The Vietnamese government provides an online visa application service for all countries and regions. This system allows individuals to apply for and obtain an online visa in Japan, presenting the e-Visa upon arrival in Vietnam to gain permission to stay.

This e-Visa issuance applies to individuals who do not harm Vietnam’s economic and foreign social development policies, national defense, public security, order, or social safety.

The airports where entry and exit using an e-Visa are permitted are the following 13 airports: Noi Bai International Airport, Van Don International Airport, Cat Bi International Airport, Phu Bai International Airport, Da Nang International Airport, Phu Cat International Airport, Cam Ranh International Airport, Lien Quan International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Can Tho International Airport, Phu Quoc International Airport, Dong Hoi International Airport, and To Suan International Airport. Additionally, entry is permitted through 13 seaports and 16 land border crossings.

Summary

Japanese nationals traveling to Vietnam for tourism, business, diplomatic, or official purposes are exempt from visa requirements if they meet certain conditions, such as a stay duration of 45 days or less. Furthermore, for stays exceeding 45 days, using an online visa ensures a smoother entry process.