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Vietnam visa rules for Sweden passport holders

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The answer

Yes. Sweden passport holders can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days.

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Visa-free
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45 days per entry
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ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE45 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

evisa.gov.vnImmigration Department, Ministry of Public Security of Viet NamChecked 28 Oct 2026

Foreigners who are citizens of countries that are unilaterally exempted from visas by Viet Nam when entering Viet Nam will be granted a 45-day temporary residence certificate ( see the list of countries with unilateral visa exemption from Viet Nam ). Foreigners exempted from visas under international treaties to which Viet Nam is a party will be granted a temporary stay period according to the provisions of the international treaty. If the international treaty does not stipulate the temporary stay period, a 30-day temporary residence period will be granted

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Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Needs a round-trip ticket or proof of onward travel to a third country.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

All foreign travelers entering Vietnam must hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Vietnam passport holders need to visit Sweden.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Sweden passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Hanoi, nearest first.

  1. Macao SAR ChinaMacau, about 810 km from HanoiVisa-free · 90 days
  2. Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong, about 870 km from HanoiVisa-free · 90 days
  3. ThailandBangkok, about 990 km from HanoiVisa-free · 30 days
  4. TaiwanTaipei, about 1,670 km from HanoiVisa-free · 90 days
  5. PhilippinesManila, about 1,750 km from HanoiVisa-free · 30 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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