Vietnam
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Vietnam
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- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Ho Chi Minh City
Đường Lê Duẩn 25, Ho Chi Minh City
Open 24/7
All missions of the United Kingdom in Vietnam
The United Kingdom has 2 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City.
British citizens travelling to Vietnam
United KingdomVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Vietnam to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Hanoi and the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Ireland requires Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Vietnam
No visa is needed by British citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Vietnam?
The British embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there is also a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 45 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.