12 More Countries Granted Visa-Free Entry to Vietnam from August 15, 2025

The Vietnam Government has issued Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP on visa exemption under the Tourism Stimulus Program for citizens of 12 more countries.

Vietnam visa exemption for 12 more Countries

On August 8, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP under the Tourism Stimulus Program, granting a 45-day visa exemption for citizens of the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

According to the resolution, citizens from these nations can enter Vietnam for tourism purposes without a visa, regardless of passport type, for up to 45 days per entry.

The new visa exemption policy will take effect from August 15, 2025, until August 14, 2028. It replaces parts of Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP (dated January 15, 2025), which previously granted visa exemptions to citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland under the same tourism stimulus program.

Limited-term Vietnam Visa Exemption for Foreign Nationals in Special Categories

Also on August 8, 2025, the Vietnam Government issued Decree No. 221/2025/NĐ-CP, introducing a time-limited visa exemption for foreigners belonging to the special category who need priority to serve socio-economic development.

According to Decree No. 221/2025/NĐ-CP, the following categories of foreign nationals are eligible for a temporary visa exemption:

1. Guests of senior leaders, including:

• The General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam
  
• The State President
  
• The Chairperson of the National Assembly
  
• The Prime Minister
  
• The Standing Secretary of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam
  

2. Guests of high-ranking state officials, including:

• The Vice President
  
• The Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly
  
• The Deputy Prime Minister
  
• The President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front
  

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court
  
• The Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy
  
• The State Auditor General
  

4. Guests of ministers and local leaders, including:

• Ministers and equivalent positions
  

• Provincial Party Committee Secretaries
  

• Municipal Party Committee Secretaries
  

• Chairpersons of the People’s Councils of provinces and centrally-run cities
  

• Chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities
  

5. Scholars, experts, scientists, professors from universities and research institutes, chief engineers, and high-quality digital technology industry personnel.

6. Investors, corporate executives, and leaders of major global enterprises.

7. Individuals active in the fields of culture, arts, sports, and tourism who have a positive public influence.

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The Vietnam government emphasizes that expanding visa exemptions will attract more European visitors and foster tourism growth. Meanwhile, the targeted exemptions aim to bring in top-tier talent, high-value investors, and globally recognized figures, contributing to building a dynamic, globally competitive economy.

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