Nobody tells British travellers that Vietnam gives 45 days without a visa

Trek Guide British passport holders can stay 45 days in Vietnam with no visa, per GOV.UK. The passport needs six months beyond arrival, and an e-visa covers 90… By Bishnu Adhikari · Oct 3, 2026 Read the full story

British passport holders can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa for tourism or business, and the passport must be valid for six months beyond the day you arrive. GOV.UK's entry page sets out those rules, and it also lists an e-visa that covers… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Do British citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

No visa is needed for a stay of up to 45 days for tourism or business, according to GOV.UK. For a longer trip you can apply for an e-visa, which GOV.UK gives as 90 days. Plan the route before you book, because the 45 days runs from the day you arrive and the… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

How long does the passport need to be valid?

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the day you arrive in Vietnam. Count from your arrival date, not from the day you book, and do not assume a passport with five months left will be accepted. If your passport is close to expiry and you… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What arrival paperwork should I expect?

GOV.UK says a digital arrival card is encouraged from 15 April 2026, so complete it before you reach the desk. The card is an online form. File it yourself on the official site, and do not pay anyone who offers to do it for you. Keep a copy on your phone and… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Visa-free or e-visa: which should I choose?

For a trip of 45 days or less, the visa-free route is the simpler choice; for a longer one, the 90-day e-visa is the route GOV.UK gives. You do not need the e-visa for a short holiday. If you think the trip may run past 45 days, decide before you fly, because… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

How does Vietnam compare with Nepal's entry rules?

Nepal's visa-on-arrival and Vietnam's visa-free stay sit on different systems, so check each country on its own page before you travel. Our guide to Nepal visa on arrival covers the Nepal side, and visas, passports and entry sets out the three checks to make… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Frequently asked questions

Up to 45 days for tourism or business, according to GOV.UK's entry-requirements page, read 3 October 2026. Six months beyond your arrival date, per GOV.UK. GOV.UK gives 90 days for the e-visa route. Check the official e-visa site before you apply. Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

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Which destinations apply it, and why. The three checks before you fly. The Nepal side of the trip, step by step. No validity beyond the stay, per GOV.UK. Sources: GOV.UK, Foreign travel advice: Vietnam, entry requirements, read 3 October 2026 (45 days… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

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