No. According to the new law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, the French citizens DO NOT need a visa to visit Vietnam for up to 15 days each stay.
However, due to COVID 19, Vietnam’s borders remain shut to all foreign tourists, including France passport holders. We will keep you updated on any news.
The table below shows a summary of the current Vietnam visa requirements for French citizens:
Type of visa Up to 15 days Over 15 days Tourist visa Not required Required Business visa Not required Required
Additionally, they need to ensure:
The French citizens need a visa to Vietnam if they wish to stay in Vietnam for more than 15 days or they come back to Vietnam within 30 days following the exit date of their last stay in Vietnam with a visa waiver.
And in this case, there are 02 ways to get a Vietnam visa for French citizens.
To get Vietnam embassy visa, as a citizens of France, you will need to contact:
This office will give you the instruction for what to prepare and follow to get the visa for Vietnam.
This is called Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA). It is the easiest way for visitors from France (including French citizens and passport holders) who travel to Vietnam by Air to get a Vietnam visa.
With VOA, you apply online via website www.vietnam-visa.com by:
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This section will give you the answer for “How much is a Vietnam visa for French citizens?”. The cost of
Type of visa | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3+ pax | Stamping fee |
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1 month single entry | $21 | $18.25 | $17.25 | $25 |
3 months single entry | $34 | $30.25 | $28.25 | $25 |
1 month multiple entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $50 |
3 months multiple entry | $55 | $52.25 | $46.75 | $50 |
Service Fee is quoted in US $/pax
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