Poland, Czechia, and Switzerland Citizens to Enjoy Visa-Free Travel to Vietnam Starting March 1
Key Takeaways
- Vietnam has removed visa requirements for citizens of Poland, Switzerland, and Czechia.
- This move is part of Vietnam's efforts to boost tourism.
- The new policy will be implemented starting March 1, 2025, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2025.
Starting March 1, 2025, citizens of Poland, Czechia, and Switzerland will be able to visit Vietnam without needing a visa. This change will remain in effect until December 31, 2025. These nationals can stay in the country for up to 45 days, provided their visit is for tourism purposes, as part of Vietnam's initiative to promote tourism.
The policy also applies to travelers who come through a Vietnamese international tour operator, as long as they meet the country’s legal entry requirements.
Vietnam's Visa-Free Travel for Other EU Nationals
In addition to citizens from Switzerland, Poland, and Czechia, Vietnam has already implemented a visa-free policy for nationals from eight other EU countries, as well as three others from the European continent. Citizens of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden can also visit Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. This is part of the Vietnamese government’s push to encourage tourism.
Additionally, British, Russian, and Belarusian nationals are also eligible for visa-free entry for short stays.
Schengen Visa Requirements for Vietnamese Nationals
While Vietnam has eased visa requirements for nationals from 11 European countries, Vietnamese citizens still face restrictions when traveling to the Schengen Area. They are required to apply for a Schengen visa in advance, a process that can be both time-consuming and costly.
In 2023, 103,501 Schengen visa applications were submitted by Vietnamese nationals, with an 88% approval rate. The highest number of applications came from France (37,319), followed by Germany (28,570) and Italy (10,253). Conversely, countries such as Sweden, Slovakia, and Poland received far fewer applications.