Vietnam Visa for Danish Citizens: Visa-Free or e-Visa

No visa needed
Apply about 10 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 DKK
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Denmark vs. Vietnam essentials

Visa-free stay
45 days, single entry
Under a unilateral exemption for Danish passport holders.
Re-entry
Immediate, new 45 days
No waiting period after leaving Vietnam.
Passport validity
Valid 6+ months on arrival
Same rule applies to the e-visa.

Three routes into Vietnam

Most people
Visa-free entry
Danish passport holders can enter Vietnam without any visa or application for a single stay of up to 45 days, for tourism, business meetings or family visits. There is no fee and no paperwork beforehand.
Longer or repeat trips
e-Visa
Danish citizens who want to stay longer than 45 days in one visit, or want a visa that covers multiple entries, can apply online for Vietnam's e-visa before travelling, through the official immigration portal.
Work, study or other purposes
Embassy visa
Danish citizens travelling for paid work, long-term study or any purpose the visa exemption and e-visa do not cover need a visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before travelling.

Vietnam visa types and cost for Danish citizens, in Danish Krones

visa	Validity	Processing	Government fee	All-in with Plusvisa*
Tourist E-visa eVisa	90 days Single entry	8–10 business days	US$25	US$54
Tourist E-visa eVisa	90 days Multiple entry	8–10 business days	US$50	US$89
Business trip E-visa eVisa	90 days Single entry	8–10 business days	US$25	US$54
Business trip E-visa eVisa	90 days Multiple entry	8–10 business days	US$50	US$89

* 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

Danish passport holders can stay in Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days per visit. Leaving and re-entering gives a fresh 45-day stay straight away, with no waiting period.

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.

45 days, single entry: The visa-free exemption covers one stay of up to 45 days. It does not let you re-enter on the same stay once you have left Vietnam.
Re-entry resets the clock: Danish citizens can leave Vietnam and come back the next day and get a new 45-day visa-free stay. There is no 30-day gap to wait out.
No extensions from inside: A visa-free stay cannot be extended while you are in Vietnam. To stay longer, leave before day 45 and re-enter, or get an e-visa before you travel.
e-Visa stays differ: If you choose the e-visa instead, your stay and entry count follow the validity shown on your approved e-visa, not the 45-day exemption.
Overstaying is a real risk: Staying past your allowed period without a valid visa is an immigration offence in Vietnam, with fines and possible entry bans.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a Danish applicant.

Only for some visa types

Passport data page scan
Only if e-Visa applicants only. Colour scan of the personal details page. Valid 6+ months from entry, with one blank page. Only needed for the e-visa; visa-free entry needs no upload.
Digital portrait photo
Only if e-Visa applicants only. Recent photo, straight-on, no glasses, plain background, uploaded as its own file. Only needed for an e-visa application.
Proof of onward travel and accommodation
Only if Shown only if asked by an immigration officer on arrival. A return or onward ticket and a hotel booking, ready on paper or phone. Immigration can ask for this whether you enter visa-free or on an e-visa.
Pre-arrival declaration QR code
Only if All Danish passport holders arriving by air. Completed online up to 3 days before, or on, arrival. Needed whichever entry route you use.
Payment card for the e-visa portal
Only if e-Visa applicants only. The portal charges in US dollars. Danish cards work, but your bank converts the charge from DKK and may add its own charge. Not needed for visa-free entry.

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

No advance-booking window is published. Processing takes 3 working days, so apply 10+ days ahead to allow a resubmission. Not needed for visa-free entry.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you need to stay longer than 45 days, or need multiple entries, on this trip?
Will you enter and exit through one of the official e-visa airports, land or sea gates?
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after entry, with a blank page?
Is your trip for tourism, business meetings or a family visit, not paid work or long-term study?

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
Decide which route fits your trip
If your stay is 45 days or less and single-entry, you likely need no visa at all. For longer stays, multiple entries, or other purposes, plan to apply for the e-visa instead.
2
Pick your entry point
Choose the airport, land or sea gate you will use, since an e-visa is only valid at the gate named on the application.
3
Prepare your documents
Scan your passport data page and take a digital portrait photo that meets the official rules, ready to upload if you are applying for the e-visa.

On the official portal

4
Complete the online application
Go to the official National Portal on Immigration, upload your passport scan and photo, and fill in your travel details.
5
Pay the e-visa fee
Pay by card on the same portal. Your Danish card will be charged in US dollars, converted from DKK by your bank. You will get a registration code by email.
6
Wait for processing
Processing takes 3 working days. Submitting a second application while one is pending can cause delays or confusion.

After you apply

7
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.
8
Print your visa
Print the approved e-visa to carry with your passport. Some airlines check this before boarding.
9
Complete pre-arrival steps
Fill in Vietnam's pre-arrival declaration before or on landing, whichever entry route you used, and keep proof of onward travel and accommodation ready.

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

Questions Danish travellers actually ask

No, not for a single stay of up to 45 days for tourism, business meetings or family visits. Longer stays, multiple entries or other purposes need an e-visa or embassy visa instead.

Each entry under the exemption gives a fresh 45-day stay. You can leave and come back straight away, with no waiting period, as long as you re-enter within the rules.

Yes. Leaving Vietnam and coming back is allowed with no waiting period, so you can cross into Cambodia or Laos and return to a new 45-day stay.

You cannot extend the visa-free stay from inside Vietnam. Either leave before day 45 and re-enter for a new 45 days, or apply for an e-visa before you travel, which can cover a longer or multiple-entry stay.

No. It covers tourism, business meetings and family visits only. Paid work needs a work permit and a different visa from a Vietnamese embassy.

Enter and exit Vietnam on the same passport. Mixing passports between entry and exit can cause problems at immigration.

Yes. All non-Vietnamese passport holders arriving by air, including those entering visa-free, must complete the pre-arrival declaration and show the QR code.

Yes. Danish citizens can choose the e-visa instead of the visa-free entry, for example to get multiple entries within 90 days, even for a short trip.

Visa sorted

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

Your Danish 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 and F sockets are 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 and F 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 Denmark

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).

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

Copenhagen

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Hanoi

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How much to tip, in DKK

Restaurant bill

₫2,000

Restaurants

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

0–10%

on a ₫2,000 bill: ₫0

Hotel porters and housekeeping

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

₫10,000–₫50,000

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

Spas and salons

Increasingly expected in tourist areas.

5–10%

on a ₫2,000 bill: ₫100

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.

Get your Vietnam visa in about ten business days, without the portal headaches

Upload a phone photo and your passport, we check them against every rule above, submit, and send your approval to your inbox. From US$54 all-in.

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Do Danish citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Tourist E-visa

Business trip E-visa