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Thailand visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rtehanoi.thaiembassy.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Thai citizens travelling to Vietnam
ThailandVietnam Visa-free, 30 days Vietnam visa for citizens of Thailand
Travel advice for Thailand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Vietnam to Thailand, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Thailand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Thailand (updated 26 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Thailand
Vietnamese citizens may stay in Thailand for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Thailand.
Thailand’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia admit Vietnamese citizens visa-free.
Thai citizens travelling to Vietnam
Thai citizens can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Vietnam and Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Vietnamese citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Thailand?
Vietnamese citizens can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Thai citizens can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Thailand visa-free?
Yes, Vietnamese citizens can enter Thailand without a visa and stay for up to 60 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.