How long can Irish citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?

Irish citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days without needing to obtain a visa.

How do I get an E-visa for Vietnam?

You can apply for an E-visa through the official National Web Portal on Immigration of Vietnam. Ensure you apply well in advance of your travel date.

What is the passport validity requirement for Vietnam?

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of entry into Vietnam.

Do I need a return ticket to enter Vietnam?

Yes, you typically need to show proof of a return or onward ticket when entering Vietnam.

Can I extend my 45-day visa-free stay in Vietnam?

No, the visa-free period of 45 days cannot be extended on arrival. If you plan to stay longer, you must apply for an E-visa beforehand.

What happens if I overstay my visa in Vietnam?

Overstaying your visa in Vietnam can lead to significant fines, detention, and potential deportation, so it's crucial to adhere to your authorised stay.

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Does Vietnam require a visa for Irish (EU) citizens?

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Do Irish (EU) citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes, Irish (EU) citizens need an E-visa or visa for stays in Vietnam exceeding 45 days, but can enter visa-free for shorter stays.

Apply on the official siteNational Web Portal on Immigration of Vietnam — last checked 22 July 2026

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Vaccinations for Vietnam

Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.

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Only if arriving from a risk area

Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.

Yellow Fever
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.

Recommended on health grounds

Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.

Hepatitis A
Recommended — food & water borne.
Typhoid
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Rabies
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
Japanese Encephalitis
Consider for rural stays, especially in monsoon season.

Official health sources

NHS Fit for Travel · Vietnam ↗CDC Travelers' Health · Vietnam ↗

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Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.

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Irish citizens can enter Vietnam without a visa for stays of up to 45 days. For longer trips, or if you prefer to pre-arrange entry, an E-visa is available for tourism or business purposes.

Key facts

For Irish (EU) passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

Passport	Irish (EU) passport
Purpose	Tourism / short business trip
Visa required	Yes — eVisa
Maximum stay	45 days visa-free; up to 90 days with E-visa
Passport validity	At least 6 months beyond intended stay
Return/onward ticket	Yes, or onward ticket
Arrival form	Required, often completed upon arrival or online in advance
Last checked	22 July 2026

You may need a visa if…

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry.
The 45-day visa-free period cannot be extended on arrival.
If you plan to stay longer than 45 days, apply for an E-visa well in advance.
Overstaying your visa can result in fines, detention, or deportation.
Entry and exit requirements can change at short notice, always check before travel.
Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages for stamps.

Before you travel

Check your passport validity (at least 6 months beyond stay).
Book your return or onward ticket.
If staying over 45 days, apply for an E-visa through the official Vietnamese Immigration portal.
Print copies of your E-visa (if applicable) and passport.
Check current travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Arrange comprehensive travel insurance.

Common questions

Irish citizens can enter Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days. For stays exceeding 45 days, an E-visa is required.

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