Vietnam Visa for Belgians: e-Visa and Visa-Free Rules

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Apply about 14 days before arrival
Decision in 8–10 business days
Verified 19 October 2026

Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: National Portal on Immigration (Vietnam e-Visa System), evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.

Table of contents

Do you need a visa?
Types and cost in EUR
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Belgium vs. Vietnam essentials

Visa-free stay
45 days, tourism only
Single entry, under Resolution 229/NQ-CP, effective 15 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2028.
Passport validity
Valid 6+ months on arrival
Applies to both the visa-free route and the e-visa.
e-Visa option
Up to 90 days
Covers longer stays, business trips, and single or multiple entries.

Three routes into Vietnam

Tourists, up to 45 days
Visa-free entry
Under Resolution 229/NQ-CP, Belgian passport holders can enter without any visa for tourism, for up to 45 days from the date of entry. This is a single entry and cannot be extended from inside Vietnam.
Longer or non-tourism trips
e-Visa
Belgians travelling for business, staying over 45 days, or wanting a multiple-entry option can apply online for an e-visa through the official immigration portal, valid up to 90 days.
Outside e-visa's scope
Embassy visa
Purposes such as long-term work or study, which fall outside the e-visa's scope, need a visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before travelling.

Vietnam visa types and cost for Belgian citizens, in Euros

visa	Validity	Processing	Government fee	All-in with Plusvisa*
Tourist E-visa eVisa	90 days Single entry	8–10 business days	US$25 ≈ €24	≈ €50
Tourist E-visa eVisa	90 days Multiple entry	8–10 business days	US$50 ≈ €47	≈ €83
Business trip E-visa eVisa	90 days Single entry	8–10 business days	US$25 ≈ €24	≈ €50
Business trip E-visa eVisa	90 days Multiple entry	8–10 business days	US$50 ≈ €47	≈ €83

* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.

The 90-day rule, and what it does not mean

Belgian citizens can stay 45 days visa-free for tourism, or up to 90 days on an e-visa for other purposes or longer trips. Neither route can be extended from inside Vietnam.

Arrive

Leave

Tourist E-visa: 90 days per visit.

Arrive 1 March

63 of 90 days

1 Mar – 2 May: 63 of the 90 days this visa allows in one visit.

Visa-free: 45 days, tourism only: Covers a single entry for tourism purposes, under Resolution 229/NQ-CP. It does not cover business, work or study trips, even if they are short.
e-Visa: up to 90 days: Your e-visa's exact validity is the entry and exit dates you declare when you apply. You choose single or multiple entry on the application form.
No extensions from inside Vietnam: A visa-free stay cannot be extended once you are in Vietnam. For an e-visa, contact the Vietnam Immigration Department before your approved stay ends.
Overstaying either route: Staying past your 45 days or your e-visa's exit date is an overstay. It can mean a fine at departure and may affect a future entry.

Your document checklist

Two things to have ready before you start your application, as a Belgian applicant.

Only for some visa types

International payment card
Only if e-visa applicants only. Pay the e-visa fee online by Visa or Mastercard. A Belgian Bancontact-only debit card is not accepted on the portal, so use a Visa, Mastercard or similar international card.
Business invitation letter
Only if Business purpose, applying for the e-visa instead of visa-free entry. An invitation or sponsorship letter from your Vietnamese host or partner. Needed because the 45-day visa-free route only covers tourism, not business visits.

When should you apply?

Processing takes 8–10 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.

Arrival in Vietnam

Processing

Standard8–10 business days

Pick your arrival date

1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
3
Processing
8–10 business days
Official estimate
4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
5
Arrive in Vietnam
—
Show the approval at the border

The official portal does not publish a fixed earliest or latest day to apply, but your e-visa's dates are fixed once issued, so apply once your travel dates are set.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold a valid ordinary Belgian passport, valid at least 6 months after you arrive?
Is your trip for tourism, business or another purpose the e-visa covers, rather than paid work or study?
Will you enter and exit through one of the official e-visa airports, land or sea gates?
Is your stay 90 days or less?

Result

Answer all four

Four quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.

The application, step by step

Before you apply

1
Check if you even need the e-visa
If your trip is tourism only and 45 days or less, Belgian passport holders can enter Vietnam visa-free under Resolution 229/NQ-CP. Apply for the e-visa only for longer stays, business trips or other purposes.
2
Prepare your scan, photo and a card
Scan your Belgian passport's data page and take a digital portrait photo. Have a Visa or Mastercard ready, since Bancontact-only cards are not accepted for the online fee.

On the official portal

3
Fill in the application
Go to the official National Portal on Immigration, enter your Belgian passport details and travel plan, and upload your scan and photo.
4
Pay and keep your registration code
Pay the fee with your international card. The portal emails you a registration code, which you need to check your result and print your visa.

After you apply

5
Check your result online
Enter your registration code, email and date of birth on the e-visa lookup page to see if you are approved.
6
Print your visa and complete pre-arrival steps
Print the approved e-visa, and complete Vietnam's pre-arrival declaration before or on landing, showing the QR code to immigration.

Official website: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (opens in a new tab)

Questions Belgian travellers actually ask

Yes. Under Resolution 229/NQ-CP, Belgian passport holders can enter Vietnam visa-free for tourism, for up to 45 days from the date of entry, from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028.

No. The exemption is for tourism purposes only. For business trips, apply for an e-visa or another visa type instead, even if your trip is short.

The exemption covers a single stay of 45 days from your entry date. If you plan to leave and return during your trip, check the current rule with Vietnamese immigration, or use a multiple-entry e-visa instead.

Yes. The e-visa is open to every nationality, including Belgians. It is useful for trips over 45 days, business travel, or when you want a multiple-entry visa.

Use a Visa or Mastercard. A Bancontact-only Belgian debit card is not accepted for payment on the official portal.

You are overstaying. This can lead to a fine when you leave and may affect a future entry to Vietnam. Apply for an e-visa or leave before day 45 if you need more time.

Yes. Every passport holder, including children, needs their own passport and qualifies for the visa-free stay or e-visa in their own right.

No, not under the standard rule. Vietnam expects your passport to stay valid at least 6 months from your entry date, for both visa-free entry and the e-visa. Renew it first.

Visa sorted

The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home

Your Belgian plug fits. Here's what to expect.

Type A
Two flat pins
Type C
Two round pins · 2.5 A
Type F
Two round pins · 16 A

Type C

Type C is used both at home and in Vietnam, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.

Voltage

220 V · 50 Hz

Against 230 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.

Pack: nothing special — your type C plugs go straight in. A small power strip is still handy where hotel rooms have one socket.

Vietnam drives on the right — just like home

Compare traffic side:

Vietnam · right-hand traffic — same as Belgium

Getting around
Cities are dense with motorbike traffic. Cross roads slowly and predictably, use registered taxis or ride-hailing apps, and book trains or flights ahead for longer trips between regions.
Health precautions
Dengue is a year-round risk, so use insect repellent and cover up. Avoid tap water and swimming in untreated fresh water. Check routine vaccines and malaria advice for rural travel with a travel clinic before you go.
Customs and etiquette
Remove your shoes before entering homes and some temples, dress modestly at religious sites, and use both hands to offer or receive money, gifts or business cards.

Vietnamese Dongs, cash and cards

Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND).

EUR

VND

₫

€1 ≈ ₫27,411.2 · indicative mid-market rate, possibly a few days old

Carry small dong notes
Cash in Vietnamese dong is still standard for street food, markets and small shops. Watch out for the 20,000 and 500,000 notes, which are a similar blue shade.
Cards work in cities
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops in larger cities, and contactless payment is increasingly common.
Use bank ATMs and plan withdrawals
International cards work at ATMs nationwide, but local banks cap withdrawals lower than international ones. Withdraw extra cash before heading to rural areas with fewer ATMs.

Weather by month (Hanoi)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

10.6°13°16.2°19.9°23.3°25°25°24.8°23.2°19.8°15.8°11.2°

Daytime high
Grey row = night low
Best time to go

Daytime high
Grey row = night low
Best time to go

Month	High, °C	Low, °C	Rain, mm
January	20.3	10.6	31.9
February	23.4	13	21.8
March	26.6	16.2	49
April · best	30.4	19.9	77.7
May · best	31.8	23.3	178.9
June	31.9	25	201.3
July	31.7	25	299.8
August	31	24.8	321.8
September · best	30.2	23.2	222.9
October · best	27.7	19.8	124
November · best	24.7	15.8	52.2
December	20.8	11.2	25.1

Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.

April · ideal

The best window runs April, May, September, October and November.

High 30.4°CLow 19.9°CRain 77.7 mm

Sweet spot: Hanoi has a cool, misty winter from December to March, a hot and humid rainy season from June to August, and its most comfortable weather in spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November).

One time zone

Brussels

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Hanoi

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How much to tip, in EUR

Restaurant bill

₫400,000

₫400,000(€14.59)

Restaurants

Not part of Vietnamese custom, but appreciated, especially if service isn't already included.

0–10%

on a ₫400,000 bill: ₫0 · €0

Hotel porters and housekeeping

Per bag or per day, more common at higher-end hotels.

₫10,000–₫50,000

€0.36–€1.82

Taxis and ride-hailing

Rounding up the fare is common but not expected.

No tip expected

Private tour guides and drivers

Per day, more for multi-day tours.

₫50,000–₫150,000

€1.82–€5.47

Spas and salons

Increasingly expected in tourist areas.

5–10%

on a ₫400,000 bill: ₫20,000 · €0.73

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Recommended

Local prepaid SIM

Airport arrival counters or shops of Viettel, Mobifone or Vinaphone in any city Usually the cheapest option, with wide 4G/5G coverage even outside major cities. Bring your passport to register the SIM.

eSIM

Travel eSIM

Online, before you travel, from an eSIM provider or your phone's own eSIM store Convenient if your phone supports eSIM, since you can activate it before landing without swapping a physical SIM.

Roaming

Roaming on your home plan

Activated through your home mobile provider before departure The simplest option but usually the most expensive; check your provider's Vietnam rates before you rely on it.

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