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title: Vietnam visa for citizens of Sweden
description: Citizens of Sweden can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Vietnam visa for citizens of Sweden

Citizens of Sweden can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-Free (45 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 45 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Verify passport validity** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned entry date and has blank pages.
2. **Book flight tickets** — Purchase a round-trip or onward ticket departing Vietnam within the 45-day visa-free stay.
3. **Prepare supporting documents** — Optional but recommended: hotel reservations, travel insurance, and proof of sufficient funds.
4. **Arrive at Vietnamese port of entry** — Present your passport and completed entry/exit form (usually provided on the flight) to the immigration officer.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date and have at least two blank pages.
- **Return/Onward Flight Ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Vietnam within the 45-day visa-free period.

## Good to know

- The 45-day visa-free period is for single entry only; leaving and re-entering requires a new visa or re-qualifying.
- Phu Quoc Island offers an extended 30-day visa exemption separate from the mainland 45-day rule.
- Overstaying may result in fines, detention, and/or future travel bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months at entry** — Renew your passport before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Always have a confirmed departure booking within the allowed stay.
- **Previous violations of Vietnamese immigration law** — Ensure no prior overstays or illegal activities in Vietnam.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Sweden need a visa for Vietnam?

Citizens of Sweden can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days. Visa type: Visa-Free (45 days).

### How long can citizens of Sweden stay in Vietnam?

Up to 45 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Sweden need for Vietnam?

Passport; Return/Onward Flight Ticket.

### How long must my passport be valid for Vietnam?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Vietnam visa for every passport](/visa/vietnam)
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