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Do Singapore passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam?

Visa-free up to 30 days under ASEAN reciprocity. Stable since 1999. Singaporean ordinary passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days per entry under the ASEAN reciprocal visa exemption agreement, in place since 1999. The exemption covers tourism, business meetings, family visits, and transit. There is no online pre-arrival authorization required for ASEAN visa-free travellers. Singapore-Vietnam travel is high-volume thanks to direct daily flights between Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang. For longer stays, the Vietnam e-Visa (USD 25 single / USD 50 multi-entry, valid 90 days) provides an alternative path. For work, study, journalism, or stays beyond 30 days a Vietnamese embassy visa is required from the embassy in Singapore.
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.
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/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 a Singaporean 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. 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
Singaporean 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; not Singapore
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
Singapore Embassy Hanoi or High Commission HCMC
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/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
Long-stay visaVariesThrough Vietnamese embassy in Singapore
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+
For stays beyond 90 days; apply at the Vietnamese embassy in Singapore.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Overstaying the 30-day cap
Hard-capped at 30 days. Overstays carry per-day fines and possible re-entry bans.
Low
/02
Frequent back-to-back entries
Border officers can question travellers who appear to use back-to-back entries as 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. Pre-arranged work signals 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
Singapore to Vietnam route verified
Confirmed ASEAN visa-free 30-day entry, stable since 1999.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

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