to · France passport to Vietnam
Do French citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
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
- 0230 days between visa-free entries
Notes
France is one of 13 countries on Vietnam's unilateral visa-exemption list — extended from 15 to 45 days in August 2023 and re-extended through March 2028. Must wait 30 days between entries; use the e-Visa ($25) for longer stays or back-to-back trips.
Source of truth
Verify before you book
Official source ↗
Vietnam Consular Portal — unilateral visa-exemption
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
https://lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn
Last verified April 22, 2026. Visa rules can change — we recommend confirming with the official source within 2 weeks of booking flights.
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