12 European countries are exempted from visa to enter Vietnam from August 15

The Resolution clearly states: Visa exemption for citizens of the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland with a temporary stay of 45 days from the date of entry for tourism purposes, regardless of passport type, on the basis of meeting all entry conditions as prescribed by Vietnamese law.

The visa exemption policy when entering Vietnam for citizens of the above countries will be implemented from August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2028 under the tourism stimulus program.

Resolution No. 11 dated January 15 of the Government on visa exemption under the Tourism Development Stimulus Program in 2025 for citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland will expire from August 15, 2025.

The Government previously issued Decree No. 221 regulating temporary visa exemption for foreigners who are in special need of incentives to serve socio -economic development.

Visa-exempt subjects are foreigners in the following cases:

Guests of the General Secretary, President, Chairman of the National Assembly, Prime Minister, Standing member of the Secretariat, Vice President, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court, Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuracy, State Auditor General, Ministers and equivalents, Provincial Party Secretary, City Party Secretary, Chairman of the People's Council, Chairman of the People's Committee of the province or city.

Scholars, experts, scientists, professors of universities and research institutes; chief engineers; high-quality digital technology industry human resources.

Investors, corporate leaders, leaders of large enterprises in the world. People working in the fields of culture, arts, sports, tourism with positive influence on the public. Honorary Consul of Vietnam abroad;

Guests of research institutes, universities, colleges, large enterprises. Based on the proposals of ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies, the Government decides on the list of research institutes, universities, colleges, and large enterprises that are allowed to invite foreigners.

Other cases requiring visa exemption for foreign affairs purposes or serving socio-economic development shall be decided by the Minister of Public Security based on the proposals of agencies and organizations.

The above subjects are allowed to use special visa exemption cards to enter Vietnam multiple times within the visa exemption period. The visa exemption period does not exceed 5 years and is at least 30 days shorter than the remaining validity of the passport.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/12-nuoc-chau-au-duoc-mien-thi-thuc-nhap-canh-viet-nam-tu-15-8-2430821.html