Japan passport → Vietnam
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Visa-free entry45 days
Japanese 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
VN16.2°N · 107.8°EPhoto: Arianos · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsVietnam for other passports
- JapanVisa-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 Japanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Japanese passport holders can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Vietnam?
Up to 45 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 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.