Russia
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
- Maximum stay
- 45 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-moscow.mofa.gov.vn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Russia
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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.
Russian 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 Russian citizens can stay in Vietnam
Russian citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
Vietnam’s neighbours for Russian citizens
China and Laos admit Russian citizens visa-free.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Russia
Russia requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Russian citizens can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Vietnam?
Russian citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
Yes, Russian 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.