🇫🇷 Quick Answer for French Citizens
French citizens have two options for Vietnam in 2026: enter visa-free for up to 45 days (policy valid until March 14, 2028, no application needed), or apply for an e-visa for up to 90 days (USD 25 single / USD 50 multiple entry). For short visits, just show up with your passport.
Visa-Free
Yes — 45 days
E-Visa Single
USD 25
E-Visa Multiple
USD 50
Max Stay (E-Visa)
90 days
E-Visa Apply
evisa.gov.vn

Option 1: Visa-Free Entry (45 Days)

France is on Vietnam’s unilateral visa-free list (valid until March 14, 2028). French passport holders can enter and stay up to 45 days for tourism with just their passport.

✅ No application needed. Simply arrive at any international airport or border crossing with your French passport. The immigration officer stamps your entry — permitted stay: 45 days.
⚠️ Important: The 45-day visa-free stay cannot be extended in Vietnam. If you need longer, you must exit and either use another 45-day visa-free entry or apply for an e-visa before re-entering.

Option 2: Vietnam E-Visa (Up to 90 Days)

For stays longer than 45 days, multi-country itineraries that include leaving and re-entering Vietnam, or for those who want confirmed entry before departure, the e-visa is the better choice.

Visa-Free vs E-Visa — When to Use Which

Your SituationBest Option
Staying under 45 days, single visitVisa-free — no paperwork
Staying 46–90 daysE-visa single (USD 25)
Side trips to Cambodia, Laos, or ThailandE-visa multiple (USD 50)
Want guaranteed entry before flyingE-visa for certainty
Open-ended travel datesVisa-free is more flexible

How to Apply for a Vietnam E-Visa

1

Go to evisa.gov.vn

Official Vietnamese government portal only. Third-party sites charge extra fees for the same result.

2

Select France and entry type

Single entry (USD 25) for one-way trips. Multiple entry (USD 50) for trips that include leaving Vietnam and returning.

3

Fill in personal details

Full name as on passport, DOB, passport number, expiry, intended dates, and accommodation address in Vietnam.

4

Upload documents

Clear photo of passport data page. Portrait photo: white background, full face visible, taken within 6 months.

5

Pay and receive

Pay by card (USD 25 or USD 50). E-visa arrives by email within 3–5 business days as a PDF. Print it or save on your phone.

Length of Stay Summary

Entry TypeMax StayExtendable?
Visa-free45 days per visitNo
E-visa (single or multiple)90 days per entryNo

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FAQ for French Travellers

No visa is needed for stays up to 45 days — just arrive with your French passport. For stays of 46–90 days, apply for an e-visa at evisa.gov.vn before travelling.

Up to 45 days visa-free, or up to 90 days on an e-visa. Neither can be extended — exit and re-enter to reset the clock.

Yes — each entry into Vietnam resets the 45-day visa-free period. However, if you’re doing multiple re-entries frequently, border officers may question the purpose of your visit. For extended stays with multiple exits and re-entries, an e-visa is more defensible.

Vietnam’s visa-free policy for French citizens is set by a government resolution valid until March 14, 2028. It has been consistently renewed for over a decade, but travel policies can change. Always verify before booking at evisa.gov.vn or the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

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