How much does a Vietnam visa cost for France passport holders?

No visa fee — visa-free entry.

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Do French citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Q: Do French citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

No. French citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. France is one of 24 countries on Vietnam's unilateral visa-exemption list — 45-day stay since August 2023; the list was expanded to 24 countries in August 2025 (Resolution 229) and currently runs through 2028. There is no longer a mandatory waiting period between entries; use the e-Visa ($25, up to 90 days) for longer stays.

No — visa-free for 45 days

How long you can stay

45 days

Without a visa

Requirements

What you’ll need

01Passport valid 6 months beyond entry
02No mandatory gap between visa-free entries

Notes

France is one of 24 countries on Vietnam's unilateral visa-exemption list — 45-day stay since August 2023; the list was expanded to 24 countries in August 2025 (Resolution 229) and currently runs through 2028. There is no longer a mandatory waiting period between entries; use the e-Visa ($25, up to 90 days) for longer stays.

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