Vietnam Visa for Luxembourg Citizens: Entry Rules & e-Visa

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
Luxembourg vs. Vietnam essentials

Visa-free stay
Up to 45 days
Tourism purpose only, under a scheme running from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028.
Passport validity
Valid 6+ months on arrival
Applies to visa-free entry and the e-visa alike.
Entry points
Official gates only
Needed for the e-visa; visa-free entry should also use a recognised border crossing.

Three routes into Vietnam

Most travellers
Visa-free entry
Luxembourg citizens can enter Vietnam without any visa for tourism, for up to 45 days from the date of entry. This runs under Vietnam's Tourism Development Stimulus Scheme, in effect from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028.
Longer or multiple-entry trips
e-Visa
For stays beyond 45 days, multiple entries, or purposes such as business meetings, Luxembourg citizens can apply online for Vietnam's e-visa before travelling, covering single or multiple entry for up to 90 days.
Work, study or other purposes
Embassy visa
Trips for paid work, long-term study or anything the e-visa and visa-free rule do not cover need a visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before travel.

Vietnam visa types and cost for Luxembourgish 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

Luxembourg citizens may stay in Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days per visit, for tourism only. Anyone who needs more time, multiple entries, or another purpose must use the e-visa or an embassy visa instead.

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: Counts from the date of entry stamped at the border. It covers tourism only and applies regardless of your Luxembourg passport type, under the scheme running from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028.
What it does not cover: The visa-free rule does not cover paid work or long-term study. It also does not guarantee a fresh 45 days on every re-entry: this depends on the rules in force at the time.
Need longer or multiple entries: If your trip is longer than 45 days, or you plan several entries, apply for the e-visa before you travel. It covers single or multiple entry for up to 90 days.
Extensions: Visa-free stays generally cannot be extended from inside Vietnam. For other visa types, contact the Vietnam Immigration Department before your permitted stay ends.

Your document checklist

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

Passport data page scan
Luxembourg passports normally meet the 6-month validity and blank page rule, but check both before you travel, especially if your passport is due for renewal soon.
Digital portrait photo
Same rules as any applicant: straight-on, no glasses, plain background, uploaded as its own file. A standard biometric-style photo from a Luxembourg photo booth or photo shop works.

Only for some visa types

Proof of onward travel and accommodation
Only if Shown only if asked by an immigration officer on arrival. Keep your return flight ticket and hotel booking on your phone or on paper. Officers may ask for this on both the visa-free and e-visa routes.
Pre-arrival declaration QR code
Only if All non-Vietnamese passport holders arriving by air, including visa-free entrants. Complete online up to 3 days before, or on, arrival. This applies to Luxembourg citizens entering visa-free as well as e-visa holders.
Card for the e-visa fee
Only if e-Visa applicants only. Paid in US dollars on the official portal. A standard Luxembourg-issued Visa or Mastercard works; no special local payment option is needed.

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 portal sets no published minimum or maximum, but dates are fixed once approved. Apply once travel dates are firm, with about three weeks' buffer.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Is your trip for tourism, visiting family, or a short business visit?
Will your total stay in Vietnam be 90 days or less?
Will you enter and exit through one of Vietnam's official e-visa airports, land or sea gates?
Is your Luxembourg passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned entry date, with a blank page?

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 Luxembourg citizen, you can enter visa-free for up to 45 days for tourism. Only apply for the e-visa if your trip is longer, has multiple entries, or is for business.
2
Pick your entry and exit point
Choose the airport, land or sea gate you will use, since the e-visa only works at the gate you name, and you cannot change it after submitting.
3
Scan your Luxembourg passport and prepare a photo
Scan the passport data page and take a plain-background digital portrait photo, matching the official specification, before you start the online form.

On the official portal

4
Fill in the online application
Go to the official National Portal on Immigration, enter your Luxembourg passport details and travel plans exactly as they appear in your passport, and upload your scan and photo.
5
Pay the e-visa fee by card
Pay online by card in US dollars on the same portal. A standard Luxembourg-issued Visa or Mastercard works. You receive a registration code by email.

After you apply

6
Check your result
Use your registration code, email and date of birth on the e-visa lookup page to see if your application is approved.
7
Print your e-visa and complete the pre-arrival declaration
Print the approved e-visa to carry with your passport, and fill in Vietnam's pre-arrival declaration up to 3 days before, or on, arrival.
This declaration applies to every non-Vietnamese traveller arriving by air, including those entering visa-free.

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

Questions Luxembourgish travellers actually ask

No. Luxembourg citizens can enter Vietnam visa-free for tourism, for up to 45 days, under the scheme running from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028.

Apply for Vietnam's e-visa before you travel. It covers single or multiple entry stays of up to 90 days, for purposes the e-visa allows, such as tourism or business.

The visa-free scheme is for tourism. For business visits, apply for the e-visa instead, or check with a Vietnamese embassy if your visit does not fit the e-visa's scope.

Vietnam asks for at least one blank page and 6 months' validity from your entry date, for both visa-free entry and the e-visa. Check this before you travel.

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

Visa-free stays generally cannot be extended from inside the country. If you need more time, you would need to arrange a different visa before your visa-free period ends.

Any of the official airports, land border gates or seaports listed on the e-visa portal, as long as it matches the entry and exit point you named on your application.

No. The e-visa fee is paid in US dollars by card on the official portal, not in euros.

Visa sorted

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

Your Luxembourgish 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 Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg

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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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