Vietnam Entry Requirements for UK Citizens

Entry requirements for UK citizens

eVisa required — apply before travel at official portal applies to UK passport holders visiting Vietnam. Your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure from vietnam. The maximum permitted stay is 90 days (single or multiple entry).

Safety overview

Vietnam has a safety score of 73 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. This is a moderate safety rating — standard travel precautions apply.

Safest areas in Vietnam

• Hoan Kiem district Hanoi
• Da Nang Han River area
• Hoi An Ancient Town
• Tay Ho West Lake Hanoi
• District 3 Ho Chi Minh City

Tourist scams to avoid in Vietnam

• Motorbike bag snatching in Ho Chi Minh City — carry bags across body on the inside away from road
• Taxi scams at Noi Bai Airport Hanoi — use Grab or official Mai Linh metered taxis only
• Overpriced cyclo rides in Hanoi Old Quarter — agree fare firmly before boarding
• Fake Halong Bay cruise bookings — book only through Hanoi-based offices with physical premises

Best months to visit Vietnam

The best months to visit are February, March, April, August, September.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official UK government travel advisory and the Vietnam embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. Yes. UK passport holders must obtain a Vietnam eVisa before travel at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. The eVisa costs USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry and permits stays of up to 90 days. Processing typically takes 3 working days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date from Vietnam. Apply only at the official Vietnamese government portal — third-party sites charge significantly more for the same service.