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🇻🇳VIETNAMID-VN

Do Indonesia passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam?

Visa-free up to 30 days under ASEAN reciprocity. No online pre-arrival form required. Indonesian ordinary passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days per entry under the ASEAN reciprocal visa exemption agreement. The 30-day stay covers tourism, business meetings, family visits, and transit. There is no online pre-arrival authorization required — Vietnam has not introduced a digital arrival card for ASEAN visa-free travellers. The 30-day stay cannot be easily extended in-country — the standard approach for longer stays is to apply for the Vietnam e-Visa (USD 25 single / USD 50 multi-entry, valid 90 days) as an alternative. Indonesia-Vietnam travel is growing with direct flights from Jakarta and Bali to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. For work, study, journalism, or stays beyond 30 days a Vietnamese embassy visa is required.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
Visa-free entry (ASEAN reciprocal)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
On arrival
standard track
Validity
Stable since 1999
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Must be an Indonesian ordinary passport valid 6+ months on arrival with at least 1 blank page.
· 6 months validity
/02
Book return travel and accommodation
Onward ticket within 30 days and hotel booking are required at boarding and immigration.
· return ticket
/03
Arrive in Vietnam
Use the foreign passport lane at any open port of entry. Receive a 30-day landing stamp. No pre-arrival form required.
· 30-day stamp
/04
Apply for e-Visa if longer stay
For stays beyond 30 days, apply for the Vietnam e-Visa (USD 25 single, USD 50 multi-entry, valid 90 days).
· e-Visa alternative
/05
Exit and re-enter
Repeated 30-day entries are allowed but back-to-back use may attract scrutiny.
· visa run option
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Indonesian passport
Valid 6 months on arrival, 1 blank page
Return or onward ticket
Within 30 days of arrival
Accommodation address
Hotel booking or host's address
Funds evidence
Cash or cards if asked at immigration
Travel insurance
Recommended; private healthcare in Vietnam is modest but cumulative
Vaccination certificate
Yellow fever required from at-risk countries
Cash / Vietnamese dong
Some rural areas are cash-only; ATMs widely available in cities
Mobile data plan
Vinaphone, Mobifone, or Viettel local SIM common option
Customs declaration
Required for cash over USD 5,000 or VND 15,000,000
Embassy contacts
Indonesian Embassy Hanoi or Consulate-General Ho Chi Minh City
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entry (ASEAN)FreeUp to 30 days; multiple entries allowed
Vietnam e-Visa (alternative)USD 25 / 50Single / multi-entry, valid 90 days — for longer stays
Long-stay visaVariesThrough Vietnamese embassy in Jakarta
Overstay penaltiesUSD 25-50/dayPossible airport hold, blacklist, re-entry ban
Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free arrival
Minutes
Standard foreign passport lane, 30-day stamp.
Vietnam e-Visa (alternative)
3-5 working days
For stays beyond 30 days. Submit online and print before travel.
Long-stay visa
5-10 working days+
Required for stays beyond 90 days; apply at the Vietnamese embassy in Jakarta.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Overstaying the 30-day cap
The ASEAN visa-free stay is hard-capped at 30 days. Overstays carry per-day fines and possible re-entry bans.
Low
/02
Frequent back-to-back entries
Border officers may question travellers who appear to use the 30-day cap as de facto residency.
Low
/03
Insufficient travel evidence
No return ticket, vague itinerary, or unclear accommodation can lead to questioning.
Low
/04
Suspected work intent
Visa-free does not cover paid employment. Carrying obvious work gear or pre-arranged contracts can prompt refusal.
Low
/05
Past Vietnamese overstays
Any prior overstay heavily affects future visa-free entries.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Print or save your eVisa approval and make sure you enter through a port listed on your eVisa.
/02
Customs
Declare restricted goods and large cash amounts when required. Keep your passport and eVisa together during the trip.
/03
Connectivity
Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs are easy to find at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and major tourist areas.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-27
Indonesia to Vietnam route verified
Confirmed ASEAN visa-free 30-day entry, stable since 1999.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?—
No — Indonesian ordinary passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days under the ASEAN reciprocal visa exemption agreement.
Can I stay longer than 30 days?+
Do I need a pre-arrival form?+
Do I need 6 months on my passport?+
Can I do a 'visa run'?+
Can I drive in Vietnam with my Indonesian licence?+
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