Thailand
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Thai citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-bangkok.mofa.gov.vn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Thailand
VietnamThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand 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.
Thai 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 Thai citizens can stay in Vietnam
Thai citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
Vietnam’s neighbours for Thai citizens
China, Laos and Cambodia admit Thai citizens visa-free.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Thailand
Vietnamese citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Thailand and Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
No visa is needed by Thai citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Thai citizens stay in Vietnam?
Thai citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 30 days.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Vietnamese citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Can Thai citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
Yes, Thai citizens can enter Vietnam without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.