France
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 45 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-paris.mofa.gov.vn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Vietnamese citizens travelling to France
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Travel advice for Vietnam
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from France to Vietnam, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Vietnam
French citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
Vietnam’s neighbours for French citizens
China admits French citizens visa-free.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to France
France requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
French citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.
How long can French citizens stay in Vietnam?
French citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Vietnam without a visa and stay for up to 45 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.