🇻🇳 Vietnam visa requirements for South Korean citizens

Entry rules for South Korea passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from South Korea can travel to Vietnam for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 45 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 45-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Vietnam, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Vietnam immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The South Korean passport ranks #2 worldwide, opening 166 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (116 visa-free, 41 with a visa on arrival and 9 with an eTA). Vietnam is one of them.

This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Vietnamese citizens need to arrange entry to South Korea in advance (e-visa).

Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 10 of 11 destinations are open to South Korean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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