Vietnam Visa for Finnish Citizens: Rules and How to Apply

No visa needed
Apply about 21 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
Finland vs. Vietnam essentials

Visa-free stay
Up to 45 days
Applies regardless of passport type or travel purpose.
Passport validity
Valid 6+ months on arrival
Checked for both visa-free entry and the e-visa.
Longer or repeat trips
Use the e-visa
Covers up to 90 days and can be single or multiple entry.

Three routes into Vietnam

Most people
Visa-free entry
Finnish passport holders can enter Vietnam without any visa for stays of up to 45 days, for tourism, business visits, or other short trips. No application or fee is needed for this route.
Longer stays
e-Visa
If you plan to stay longer than 45 days, need multiple entries, or want the certainty of a pre-approved document, you can apply online for the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days, through the official government portal.
Work, study, other
Embassy visa
Trips the e-visa does not cover, such as long-term work or study, still need a visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before travel.

Vietnam visa types and cost for Finnish 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

Finnish passport holders can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days visa-free, for any purpose. This runs from your entry date and does not depend on your passport type.

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-day visa-free stay: Set by Government Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP, in force from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028. It covers tourism, business and other short visits, with no separate application.
It does not mean a visa on landing: You still need a passport valid 6 months beyond arrival and, by air, the pre-arrival declaration. There is no stamp or sticker to collect; border control simply lets you in.
Need longer than 45 days: The 45-day exemption cannot be extended from inside Vietnam. If you need more time, or multiple entries, apply for the e-visa before you travel, which covers up to 90 days.
Staying past your allowed days: Overstaying the visa-free period is treated as an immigration offence and can lead to fines or a future entry refusal, as with any other visa type.

Your document checklist

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

Proof of onward travel and accommodation
A return flight ticket and hotel booking, on paper or on your phone. Immigration can ask for this whether you travel visa-free or on an e-visa.

Only for some visa types

Passport data page scan
Only if e-Visa applicants only. Needed only if you apply for the e-visa. Clear colour scan of the personal details page, valid 6+ months from entry with one blank page. Not needed for visa-free entry.
Digital portrait photo
Only if e-Visa applicants only. Needed only for the e-visa. A straight-on photo on a plain background, no glasses, uploaded separately from the passport scan.
Card for the e-visa fee
Only if e-Visa applicants only. The portal takes payment in US dollars by card. A standard Finnish Visa or Mastercard works; your bank converts the charge from euros.
Pre-arrival declaration QR code
Only if All arrivals by air. Fill this in online up to 3 days before, or on, arrival and show the QR code to immigration. It applies to Finnish citizens arriving by air, visa-free or not.

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

Only matters for the e-visa, not visa-free entry. The portal sets no fixed earliest or latest date, but approved dates cannot be changed, so apply once your trip is booked.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Will your trip in Vietnam last longer than 45 days?
Are you entering and leaving through one of Vietnam's official e-visa airports, land crossings or seaports?
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date, with a blank page?
Is your visit for tourism or short business, rather than work, study or long-term residence?

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
As a Finnish citizen you can enter visa-free for trips of up to 45 days. Only plan to apply for the e-visa if you will stay longer, re-enter more than once, or want a pre-approved document.
2
Pick your entry point
Choose the airport, land crossing or seaport you will use. If you apply for the e-visa this must match your application and cannot be changed afterwards.
3
Prepare your passport and photo
Make sure your passport is valid 6+ months from arrival with a blank page, and have a digital portrait photo ready if applying for the e-visa.

On the official portal

4
Fill in the online application
On the official National Portal on Immigration, upload your passport scan and photo and enter your travel details, including the fixed entry date you intend to use.
5
Pay by card
Pay the fee in US dollars with a standard Finnish debit or credit card. You will get a registration code by email to check your result later.

After you apply

6
Check your result
Enter your registration code, email and date of birth on the lookup page to see if your e-visa is approved.
7
Print your e-visa, if you used one
Carry a printed copy with your passport. Visa-free travellers do not need to print anything.
8
Complete the pre-arrival declaration
Whether you travel visa-free or on an e-visa, fill in the pre-arrival declaration online up to 3 days before, or on, arrival and show the QR code at immigration.

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

Questions Finnish travellers actually ask

No, not for a trip of up to 45 days. This applies to tourism, business and other purposes, under a government resolution in force from March 2025 to March 2028.

Not under the visa-free rule, which cannot be extended from inside the country. For a longer stay, apply for the e-visa before you travel, which covers up to 90 days, or an embassy visa for other purposes.

Yes. Some Finnish travellers choose the e-visa anyway, for a pre-approved document, multiple entries, or a stay beyond 45 days.

Yes. It applies to all non-Vietnamese passport holders arriving by air, whether or not you hold a visa.

Yes. The resolution covers Finnish citizens regardless of passport type or purpose of entry, as long as normal entry conditions are met.

Overstaying is an immigration offence in Vietnam, the same as overstaying any other visa, and can lead to fines or a future entry refusal.

The visa-free rule is not confirmed to allow unlimited re-entries. If you plan more than one entry, the e-visa's multiple-entry option gives more certainty.

Visa sorted

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

Your Finnish 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 Finland

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

Helsinki

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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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