Vietnam for Japanese citizens
No. A visa isn't needed for stays of up to 45 days. Japanese citizens also need: Vietnam pre-arrival declaration. Coming home: Visit Japan Web customs declaration.
Checked against official sources 3 October 2026
Everything Japanese citizens need
- Not neededNone
Visa
Stays of up to 45 days
Not needed for stays of up to 45 days.
- RequiredFree
Vietnam pre-arrival declaration
Not more than 3 days before you arrive, or on arrival at the airport.
Vietnam's free pre-arrival declaration, required at every airport in Vietnam since June 2026 for everyone without a Vietnamese passport. You'll get a QR code to show at immigration.
- RequiredNone
Passport
At least 6 months from arrival
Your passport should have at least 6 months' validity when you enter Vietnam.
Coming home
- RecommendedFree
Visit Japan Web customs declaration
Before you land
Japanese citizens coming home can use Visit Japan Web for the customs declaration and skip the paper form.
Questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
No. A visa isn't needed for stays of up to 45 days.
What forms do Japanese citizens need for Vietnam?
Vietnam pre-arrival declaration (Free): Not more than 3 days before you arrive, or on arrival at the airport.
How much does it cost Japanese citizens to enter Vietnam?
Nothing: every form on this list is free on its official site.
Do children need them too?
Every traveller without a Vietnamese passport needs a declaration, including children.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your passport should have at least 6 months' validity when you enter Vietnam.
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