Vietnam
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France visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vn.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Vietnam
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- Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City
Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai 27, Ho Chi Minh City
All missions of France in Vietnam
France has 2 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City.
France: visa decisions in Vietnam
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37,319 | 31,813 | 5,950 | 15.7% | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 43,999 | 39,079 | 4,618 | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 50,756 | 46,490 | 4,234 | 8.3% | 7.3% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) received 50,756 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 46,490. 8.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 10.6%: the rate fell by 2.2 points. Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (43,999).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.4% of the applications lodged in Vietnam that year, from 3.6% at the consulates of Poland to 20.8% at those of Finland. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Vietnam.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Vietnam, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Vietnam
FranceVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Vietnam to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in France
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the French embassy in Hanoi and the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Vietnamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Vietnam
No visa is needed by French citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for France?
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Vietnam?
The French embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there is also a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
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.