South Korea
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean 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-seoul.mofa.gov.vn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Vietnamese citizens travelling to South Korea
VietnamSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea 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.
South Korean 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Vietnam
South Korean citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
Vietnam’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
China and Laos admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to South Korea
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Vietnam?
South Korean citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Can South Korean citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
Yes, South Korean 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.