Vietnam Visa for Swedish Citizens: Visa-Free & 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 SEK
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Sweden vs. Vietnam essentials

Visa-free stay
45 days, single entry
You get a fresh 45 days if you leave and re-enter, with no waiting period.
Passport validity
Valid 6+ months on arrival
Applies to every route, including visa-free entry.
Longer or repeat trips
Use the e-visa instead
Covers up to 90 days and can be multiple entry.

Three routes into Vietnam

Most people
Visa-free entry
Swedish citizens can enter Vietnam without any visa for stays of up to 45 days, for tourism, business meetings or family visits. No application or fee is needed.
Longer or multiple-entry trips
e-Visa
Apply online through the official Immigration Department portal before you travel if your stay will be longer than 45 days, or if you need to enter more than once on separate visas.
Long-term work or study
Embassy visa
If you are travelling for a purpose the e-visa does not cover, such as long-term work or study, apply at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate before you travel.

Vietnam visa types and cost for Swedish citizens, in Swedish Kronas

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

As a Swedish citizen, you can stay in Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days on a single entry, for tourism, business meetings or family visits. This does not cover paid work or stays beyond 45 days.

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.

One visa-free stay: The exemption covers one visit of up to 45 days. It is single entry: once you leave Vietnam, that exemption is used up for that trip.
Leaving and coming back: You can re-enter Vietnam visa-free again and receive a fresh 45-day stay, without a waiting period between visits.
Staying longer: Visa-free entry cannot be extended from inside Vietnam. For a longer trip, or one needing multiple entries on a single visa, apply for an e-visa before you travel instead.
Work is not covered: Both visa-free entry and the e-visa cover tourism, business meetings and family visits only. Paid work needs a work permit and a different visa.

Your document checklist

Three things to have ready before you start your application, as a Swedish applicant.

Passport data page
Valid for at least 6 months after your entry date, with one blank page. Needed only if you apply for the e-visa; for visa-free entry you simply show your passport at the border.
Return or onward ticket and hotel booking
Immigration can ask Swedish visa-free travellers for a return or onward flight ticket and a hotel booking confirmation at the border.

Only for some visa types

Payment card for the e-visa fee
Only if e-visa applicants only. Swedish Visa and Mastercard debit or credit cards work on the e-visa portal. The fee is charged in US dollars, so your bank may add a small currency conversion charge.

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

Most Swedish citizens use visa-free entry and need no application. This applies only if you choose the e-visa for a longer stay or extra entries.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Is your trip for tourism, a business meeting or a family visit?
Will your whole stay fit within 90 days?
Will you enter and exit through one of the official e-visa airports, land or sea gates?
Does your passport have at least 6 months' validity and a blank page left?

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 if you need to apply at all
As a Swedish citizen, you can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days for tourism, business or family visits. Only apply for the e-visa if your trip is longer, needs multiple entries, or is not covered by the exemption.
2
Choose your entry point
If you do apply for the e-visa, pick the airport, land or sea gate you will use. You cannot change it after applying.

On the official portal

3
Apply on the official portal
Fill in the e-visa application on the National Portal on Immigration, upload your passport scan and photo, and pay the fee online by card.
4
Keep your registration code
You will get a registration code by email. Keep it together with your email and date of birth to check your result later.

After you apply

5
Check your result
Look up your e-visa status on the portal's lookup page once the processing time has passed.
6
Print your visa and complete pre-arrival steps
Print the approved e-visa and fill in Vietnam's pre-arrival declaration up to 3 days before, or on, arrival, then show the QR code at immigration.

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

Questions Swedish travellers actually ask

No. Swedish passport holders can enter Vietnam visa-free for stays of up to 45 days for tourism, so a two-week trip needs no visa at all.

Yes. You can re-enter Vietnam visa-free again after leaving, and you get a fresh 45-day stay with no waiting period between visits.

The 45-day visa-free allowance will not cover a 60-day stay. Apply for an e-visa before you travel, as it can cover stays of up to 90 days.

It covers business meetings as well as tourism and family visits. It does not cover paid work, which needs a work permit and a different visa.

Yes. The official portal takes payment by card in US dollars, so a Swedish Visa or Mastercard works, though your bank may add a currency conversion charge.

No. Both visa-free entry and the e-visa require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months after your entry date. Renew it before you travel.

Children need their own passport to travel to Vietnam. If it is a Swedish passport, the same 45-day visa-free entry applies to them.

Visa sorted

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

Your Swedish 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 Sweden

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

Stockholm

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Hanoi

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How much to tip, in SEK

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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