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Are Swiss Exempted From Visa For Entering Vietnam 2025? Vietnam Visa Waiver Program For Swiss

There is some confused information on the internet so that Swiss are not sure whether they are exempted from Vietnam visa or not. In this article, we will make it clear so that Swiss can plan the trip to Vietnam well.

1/ Vietnam visa waiver program for Swiss 2025

Vietnam immigration policies regulated that almost resident of all countries must have Vietnam visa prior to arriving Vietnam, except the citizens of Vietnam visa exempted countries. Whether Swiss are exempted from Vietnam visa?

In fact, Vietnam only offer visa waiver program for 24 countries, the full list as below:

https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/visa-exemption/vietnam-visa-exemption/

Switzerland is not in Vietnam visa waiver program list. However, Swiss passport holders still can get visa exemption if they travel to Phu Quoc only with less than 30 days of stay. In case staying in Phu Quoc more than 30 days, or travel to any other places of Vietnam, Swiss have to apply visa before coming.

2/ Vietnam visa requirements for Swiss citizens 2025

Swiss do need a visa to enter Vietnam. Visa is one of the many things for which Swiss citizens need to prepare before traveling to Vietnam. Depending on the trip, Swiss need to get visa prior to departure date:

  • The airlines staff will check visa or approval letter of visa before letting Swiss boarding the airplane.
  • Visa is a must for Swiss when arriving at Vietnam. Visa can be obtained online or apply directly at the embassy.
  • Vietnam visa for Swiss can be valid from 1 month to 3 months with single or multiple entry
  • Swiss businessmen need to apply Vietnam business visa for business trip to Vietnam
  • Swiss tourists need to apply Vietnam tourist visa for travelling to Vietnam

3/ Ways to apply Vietnam visa for Swiss from Switzerland 2025

From Switzerland, Swiss applicants may apply Vietnam visa by 2 options:

Getting E-visa online within 3 working days or just 4 working hours. It is beneficial for those who are living far away from Vietnam embassy. This E-visa is used for single entry only and valid for 30 days.

When applying for Vietnam e-visa, there is NO document and original passport required for Swiss. Swiss applicants just need to provide the visa information by filling in the online application form with full name, gender, date of birth, nationality and passport number. The E-visa will be issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department and delivered via email at a given time.

Getting a Vietnam visa from Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland: This option is only for Swiss living near the office address. It takes 5 – 7 working days to get visa for Swiss by this way.

Required documents to apply Vietnam Embassy visa application for Swiss include original passport, application form attached with 1 photo, some documents to prove the purpose.

We strongly recommend that Swiss should apply Vietnam visa online. This is the best way to get Vietnam visa right now. Swiss no need to prepare any documents as well as no need to move far away to submit. All procedures will be done online.

Apply Vietnam visa online for Swiss, click here https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/

For further information about Vietnam visa requirements and procedure to apply Vietnam visa, please contact us through email info@vietnamimmigration.com

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