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Vietnam visa for Filipino citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 21 days

Vietnam admits Filipino citizens without a visa for stays of up to 21 days.

Maximum stay
21 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-manila.mofa.gov.vn

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Vietnam

Vietnamese citizens travelling to the Philippines

VietnamPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines 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.

Filipino 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Filipino citizens can stay in Vietnam

Filipino citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 21 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.

Vietnam’s neighbours for Filipino citizens

Laos and Cambodia admit Filipino citizens visa-free. China requires Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Vietnamese citizens travelling to the Philippines

The Philippines admits Vietnamese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Philippines and Vietnam.

Frequently asked questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Vietnam admits Filipino citizens without a visa for stays of up to 21 days.

How long can Filipino citizens stay in Vietnam?

Filipino citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 21 days.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

The Philippines admits Vietnamese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Filipino citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?

Yes, Filipino citizens can enter Vietnam without a visa and stay for up to 21 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.