I come from Korea and I heard that South Korean passport holders no need to apply visa for Vietnam, is it correct or not ? As a South Korea passport holder, …
Applying for a foreign tourist visa is a daunting task, especially for those who apply the visa process for the first time. There are a number of paperwork to be prepared and just any mistake, even small, can cause your visa application to be denied. Failure to obtain a visa means that the purchased tickets, the booked hotel, the prepared clothes, the planned schedule, etc. are vanished. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to assume that visa plays a key role in determining the success of an overseas trip. So, is it difficult for South Korea citizens to apply for a visa to Vietnam? What are documents needed? What are the procedures and prices for Vietnamese visas?
The first thing we need to know is whether South Korea citizens are exempted from visas when coming to Vietnam? If the visa is exempted, what are the conditions?
are you exempted from Vietnam visa?
According to the latest update this year, South Korea citizens are one of the countries that are exempted from visas when coming to Vietnam. The visa exemption between the two countries was signed several years ago, in order to promote good political relations between the two countries. Accordingly, South Korea passports holders traveling to Vietnam for tourism purposes will be exempted from visas if they stay for no more than 45 days. In addition, South Korea citizens traveling to Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam for a period not exceeding 30 days are also exempted from visa. Furthermore, South Korea citizens with APEC cards can come to Vietnam without a visa for a period of less than 90 days.
South Korea citizens who bring ordinary passports to Vietnam for traveling and stay under or exactly 45 days will not need to apply for a visa. The procedure is very simple, they just need to give passports and return air tickets (to prove the stay of less than 45 days) to the immigration official and then enter Vietnam at any border gate. The immigration official will stamp onto passport and they are allowed to stay in Vietnam up to 45 days.
The policy of exempting 45-day visas for South Korea citizens states that the minimum distance between two visa exemption is 30 days. Therefore, if you want to re-enter Vietnam immediately after exit, South Korea citizens must apply for a visa. South Korea citizens are only exempt from the second entry visa if the second entry date is more than 30 days away from the first exit.
In case of visiting for business purpose, South Korea citizens need to apply for a work visa because the visa exemption policy only applies to tourists. Cases of going to Vietnam for business but not proving commercial purposes can still use this visa exemption policy.
Under the visa exemption policy signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in 2015, all foreigners (without citizenship restrictions) entering, exiting and residing in Phu Quoc island are exempted from visa with the time of stay not more than 30 days. Therefore, South Korea citizens can go to Phu Quoc Island and enjoy here without having to apply for a visa in advance. However, it is necessary to note the following information for visa exemption in Phu Quoc island for South Korea citizens:
– Visa exemption policy on Phu Quoc island is applied only to people coming to Phu Quoc and staying on this island. In addition to Phu Quoc Island, if visitors need to go to any other area of Vietnam, they must apply for a visa.
– Visa exemption policy for Phu Quoc is only applied for direct flights to Phu Quoc or transit flights in other countries (outside Vietnam). If you are traveling to Phu Quoc via a transit flight at any of Vietnam’s domestic airports, you must apply for a visa (because you must transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Phu Quoc). For this case, visitors can apply for a transit visa or visa on arrival at the domestic airport of Vietnam.
– Similar to the 45-day visa exemption policy, the 30-day visa exemption policy in Phu Quoc is applied only to travelers coming to Vietnam for tourism purposes. For those who come to Vietnam to work, visitors must apply for a visa in advance.
phu quoc island is free visa for all nationalities
Under the agreement of the Vietnamese government with member countries, citizens who bring APEC cards to Vietnam will be exempted from visas for a stay period not exceeding 90 days. South Korea citizens who come to Vietnam may also consider this option.
Once you have a clear understanding of your visa exemption policy, please continue the article with information regarding Vietnamese visas for South Korea citizens. If you need a visa to explore Vietnam longer, or need a visa that is suitable for your travel purpose, you can find useful information below:
The validity of the visa depends on the type of visa you apply. Currently, Vietnamese visas are divided into several categories with a duration from a few days to five years. Those individuals who are eligible can apply for a short-term visa to use for a short trip to Vietnam or can apply for a long-term visa for business trips and working in this country. For tourist and commercial visas, there are the following common visa types:
3-month single entry Vietnam visa
Vietnamese visas can be entered multiple times or only once, depending on the applicant’s request. Multiple entry visa is not difficult to apply, you only need to fill in the visa application form. Therefore, if you want to enter and exit Vietnam many times, you can choose multiple entry visas. In case you only come to Vietnam once in a short period of time, you should choose single entry visa, because its price will be cheaper.
Depend on your application, you will be granted single or multiple entry visa to Vietnam
Vietnamese visas are relatively simple to apply. You just need to prepare a passport (longer than 6 months validity) and some related documents to prove the trip purpose (such as round-trip air tickets, hotel bookings, business invitations, …). For those who apply for a visa online by themselves, simply fill in the visa application form directly in website and select the type of visa that is appropriate for the trip. No need to provide any personal documents.
applying Vietnam visa online will help you to simplify the documents
After receiving your visa application, the Vietnamese Immigration Department will consider and issue the visa for 2 working days. Some special cases (long-term visas, visas for special purposes, etc.) will be reviewed longer. The longest processing time can be up to 7 working days. Therefore, if you are going to apply for a Vietnamese visa, it is best to ask for at least 10 days before departure to avoid unexpected risks.
Vietnam visa application can be done within 2 working days
In case you forget to apply for a visa for your Vietnam trip, you can propose an urgent visa. The Immigration Department of Vietnam will approve your visa, but you will have to pay an urgent handling fee. The faster you need a visa, the higher the cost is. Therefore, you should apply for a visa early in order not to get into a visa emergency situation, which makes you both nervous because of the rushing time and costing you an extra expense.
Emergency cases will be prioritized for approval. Depending on your request, you can get a Vietnam visa within 1 working day, a half working day or even 1 working hour. When applying for a visa, you can propose in the application for expedited processing.
Vietnam visa can be processed urgently
The cost of obtaining a Vietnamese visa is not high. Depending on the type of visa you require, the purpose of entry to Vietnam, the length of stay, the number of visits, the cost will vary.
Vietnam visa fee is very cheap
Based on our survey on the market, the cost of Vietnam visa for South Korea citizens in 2025 ranges from 6 USD to 20 USD depending on the type of visa you choose. To view the details of Vietnam visa fees for South Korea citizens updated in 2025, please visit the link below to view detailed information.
The prices of a Vietnamese visa for all visa categories in 2025.
At the present time, South Korea citizens can apply for a Vietnamese visa by applying directly to the Vietnamese embassy or applying for an online visa.
If you are living or working near a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, this is the best option. This is the representative in charge of issuing Vietnamese visas for foreigners, so you can go to this place and apply for a visa directly. You need to submit your passport and related documents (round-trip ticket, hotel booking, invitation letter (if any), etc.), with visa application and 2 photos sized 3×4. In the visa application, specify the purpose of the trip and the information regarding the visa you want to apply. You can get this form at the Vietnamese embassy or consulate. After preparation is complete, you submit and wait for the results. Within 5-7 business days, you will receive your passport and visa (if you pass).
If your place does not have a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, you should apply for an online visa. This is the best way to save your time, money and effort. Applying for an online Vietnam visa is very simple now, you just need to sit at home and fill out the online visa application. After receiving your visa application, the Immigration Department will review and issue the visa within 2 working days. When applying for an online visa, the paperwork is also simplified. You do not need to submit any documents for applying an online visa, which means you will eliminate the cumbersome in preparing documents. Fast, economical, simple is what Vietnamese online visas are trying to bring to travelers over the world.
Online visa application form for South Korea citizens 2025
Vietnam visa can be applied online easily
To be honest, thank you for taking the time to read this article. The article is a summary of information related to Vietnamese visas for South Korea citizens, hopefully it gives you an overview of Vietnam visa for your upcoming trip. If you have any questions (not only about visa issues, but also about issues related to Vietnam tourism such as transportation, foods and drinks, sightseeings, entertainments, …), you can email to info@vietnamimmigration.com
We will answer all your questions so that you have more information about your Vietnam trip.
I come from Korea and I heard that South Korean passport holders no need to apply visa for Vietnam, is it correct or not ? As a South Korea passport holder, …
