Japan
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese 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-tokyo.mofa.gov.vn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Japan
VietnamJapan e-Visa Japan visa for citizens of Vietnam
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.
Japanese citizens planning a trip to Vietnam can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Vietnam
Japanese citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
Vietnam’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
China and Laos admit Japanese citizens visa-free.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Japan
Japan requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Vietnam?
Japanese citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Japanese citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
Yes, Japanese 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.