Belgium passport → Vietnam

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Visa-free entry45 days

Belgian passport holders can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

Vietnam at a glance

Capital: Hanoi
Currency: Vietnamese đồng (VND)
Languages: Vietnamese
Calling code: +84
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Vietnam for other passports

BelgiumVisa-free45 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomVisa-free45 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free21 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Belgian passport holders

BruneiVisa-free90 days
LaosVisa-free15 days
MalaysiaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
ThailandVisa-free60 days
Timor-LesteVisa-free90 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Belgian passport holders can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.

How long can Belgian citizens stay in Vietnam?

Up to 45 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Belgian citizens get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Belgian citizens visit without a visa?

158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Belgium passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Belgian citizens (edited 10 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Vietnam before you travel.