→ Vietnam visa for Thai citizens
As a Thai passport holder, you'll be pleased to know Vietnam offers visa-free entry, allowing for a maximum stay of 30 days per visit, making it ideal for a short exploration. While there are technically two types of tourist visas available, your visa-free status simplifies your planning considerably, saving you the standard visa fee. Given Vietnam's diverse attractions, consider visiting during the shoulder seasons of spring (March-April) or autumn (September-October) to enjoy pleasant weather and fewer crowds, although flights from Bangkok are frequent and generally affordable.
eVisa30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Vietnam National E‑Visa System
Apply Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Health insurance
- Not required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristDL Visa (Tourist, consular)
90dvalid 3mo
BusinessHN Visa (Meeting/Conference)
90dvalid 3mo
BusinessDN1 Visa (Business – enterprise with legal status)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessDN2 Visa (Business – service provider/commercial presence)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkLD1 Visa (Work – work permit exempt, organizations)
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkLD2 Visa (Work – with work permit)
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
StudentDH Visa (Student/Study/Internship)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyTT Visa (Dependant/Family of Vietnamese or foreigner)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyVR Visa (Visit relatives/Other visit)
180dvalid 6mo
OtherNG2 Visa (Member of high‑level delegation)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherLV1 Visa (Working with central Communist Party/central authorities)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherLV2 Visa (Working with provincial/municipal authorities)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkLS Visa (Lawyer practicing in Vietnam)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
InvestorDT1 Visa (Investor – ≥100 billion VND or priority sector)
1825dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
InvestorDT2 Visa (Investor – 50 to <100 billion VND)
1825dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
InvestorDT3 Visa (Investor – 3 to <50 billion VND)
1825dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
InvestorDT4 Visa (Investor – <3 billion VND)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherNN1 Visa (Chief representative of foreign NGO/IO in Vietnam)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherNN2 Visa (Head of representative office/branch of foreign trader)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherNN3 Visa (Staff of foreign NGO/IO or representative offices)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherPV1 Visa (Resident foreign correspondent)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherPV2 Visa (Short‑term foreign correspondent)
365dvalid 1y
OtherSQ Visa (Special case – border‑gate/urgent)
30dvalid 1mo
InvestorTRC linked to DT1 Visa (Investor Temporary Residence Card)
3650dmultiple-entryvalid 10y
OtherTRC linked to NG3/LV1/LV2/LS/DT2/DH Visa
1825dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
FamilyTRC linked to NN1/NN2/DT3/TT Visa
1095dmultiple-entryvalid 3y
WorkTRC linked to LD1/LD2/PV1 Visa
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
FamilyVisa Exemption Certificate (Vietnamese overseas & family)
180dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
TouristVisa-Free Entry (Ordinary passport, 15 days)
15d$0
TouristVisa-Free Entry (Ordinary passport, 30 days – selected ASEAN)
30d$0
TouristVisa-Free Entry (Ordinary passport, 45 days – Europe/Japan/Korea/UK)
45d$0
BusinessAPEC Business Travel Card Entry (ABTC with “VNM”)
60d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit via Vietnam (no formal transit visa, short stay airside)
0d$0
HumanitarianHumanitarian / Emergency Entry (SQ or other as decided by immigration)
30dvalid 1mo
RetirementRetirement Stay in Vietnam (no dedicated retirement visa)
0d$0valid 0d
Digital NomadDigital Nomad Stay in Vietnam (no specific digital nomad visa)
0d$0valid 0d
Working HolidayWorking Holiday Scheme (not available)
0d$0valid 0d
MedicalMedical Treatment Stay (no specific medical visa code)
0d$0valid 0d
OtherCountry‑Specific Talent / Investor Programs (none like DTV/Gold Card/Global Talent)
0d$0valid 0d