Vietnam Visa for Polish Citizens: 45 Days Visa-Free

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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 PLN
How long you may stay
Documents
Eligibility check
FAQ
Poland vs. Vietnam essentials

Passport
Valid 6+ months on arrival
Applies to every entry route, including visa-free entry.
Stay per visit
Up to 45 days
Tourism only, counted from the date of entry.
Exemption period
15 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2028
Under Resolution 229/NQ-CP. Check the embassy page before travel.

Three routes into Vietnam

Most people
Visa-free entry
Tourism trips up to 45 days. The exemption applies regardless of passport type. Check the embassy's conditions before travel.
Longer stays
e-Visa
For other purposes or longer stays, Vietnam's e-visa is available online. It allows a single stay of up to 90 days.
Work or study
Embassy visa
Work, study and other purposes the e-visa does not cover need a visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before travel.

Vietnam visa types and cost for Polish citizens, in Polish Zlotys

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

Polish citizens may stay up to 45 days from the date of entry for tourism, without a visa. The rule applies to any passport type under Resolution 229/NQ-CP, from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028.

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 tourism: Up to 45 days from the date of entry. Tourism only. Work, study and business need a different visa.
e-Visa stay: If you apply for an e-visa, it allows one stay of up to 90 days. It is multiple-entry within that period.
No extension from inside: Visa-free stays generally cannot be extended from inside Vietnam. Leave before day 45. Other visa holders must contact the Immigration Department before their stay ends.
Overstay: Overstaying is an immigration offence. It can lead to fines and, in serious or repeated cases, deportation or an entry ban. No fixed fine is published on the official portal.

Your document checklist

Four things to have ready before you start your application, as a Polish applicant.

Passport valid 6+ months
Valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry, with at least one blank page. Required for visa-free entry too.

Only for some visa types

Pre-arrival declaration QR code
Only if All non-Vietnamese passport holders arriving by air. Complete the online declaration up to 3 days before, or on, arrival at the official pre-arrival portal. Show the QR code to immigration.
Proof of onward travel and accommodation
Only if Shown only if asked by an immigration officer. A return or onward ticket and a hotel booking, on paper or on your phone. Officers may ask for it on arrival.
Passport data page scan
Only if Only if you apply for an e-visa. Needed only for an e-visa application: a clear colour scan of the personal details page.

Three questions, 20 seconds

Is your trip for tourism, not work, study or business?
Will you leave Vietnam within 45 days of your date of entry?
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry?

Result

Answer all three

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

Questions Polish travellers actually ask

No, for tourism stays of up to 45 days from the date of entry. The exemption applies under Resolution 229/NQ-CP from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028. Other purposes need a different visa.

Not on the visa-free stay. It cannot be extended from inside Vietnam, so you must leave before day 45. For a longer stay, the e-visa allows one stay of up to 90 days.

The 2025 scheme that required tours booked with Vietnamese licensed operators ended on 15 August 2025. The current embassy notice (Resolution 229/NQ-CP) lists no tour condition. Check the embassy in Warsaw if your trip is unusual.

At least 6 months from your date of entry. This applies to visa-free entry too. The destination guide also asks for at least one blank page.

Yes. Non-Vietnamese passport holders arriving by air must complete the online pre-arrival declaration up to 3 days before, or on, arrival. Show the QR code to immigration.

No. The exemption covers tourism only. Work, study and business need a different visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before you travel.

Overstaying is an immigration offence. It can lead to fines and, in serious or repeated cases, deportation or an entry ban. The official portal does not publish a fixed fine amount.

Visa sorted

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

Your Polish 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 Poland

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

Warsaw

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Hanoi

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How much to tip, in PLN

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.

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