Phu Quoc visa exemption

If you have only plan to visit Phu Quoc Island, you can enter the destination without a Vietnam visa for up to 30 days. However, Phu Quoc visa exemption is applied under specific conditions, and failing to meet them may result in costly urgent Vietnam visa fees or even denied boarding from your departure airport.

As a result, please make sure you fully understand the Phu Quoc visa exemption policy before your trip. This article will provide you the ultimate guide about Phu Quoc visa policy including who qualifies for the 30-day visa exemption and what documents are required.  

Phu Quoc visa free/ exemption policy

Vietnam has the visa free policy for travelers to Phu Quoc, of which there are two scenarios where you can enjoy Phu Quoc visa free entry:

30-day Phu Quoc visa exemption: Travellers can stay in Phu Quoc for up to 30 days without a Vietnam visa if:

• You fly to Phu Quoc from an international location via Phu Quoc International Airport or Seaport
• Phu Quoc is your final destination in Vietnam
• Your next destination after Phu Quoc is any country other than mainland Vietnam

Regular Vietnam visa exemption: If your nationality qualifies for a general Vietnam visa exemption (14 days, 15 days, 21 days, 30 days, or 45 days, etc.), you can visit Phu Quoc along with other destinations in Vietnam without a visa, as long as your whole stay remains within your permitted Vietnam visa-free duration. Check out Vietnam visa exemption for more details.

Requirements for Phu Quoc visa exemption

If you want to enjoy Phu Quoc visa free policy, in addition to the above-mentioned conditions, please make sure:

• Your passport is valid for at least 06 months since your arrival date and have at least 02 blank pages.
• In case you are entering under the 30-day Phu Quoc visa exemption, proof of your trip must be provided, such as return airplane ticket, cruise ship departure date, etc. This is to show that you will leave Phu Quoc Island within 30 days in order to be granted a “Vietnam Visa Exemption Stamp”.
• You have not been extradited from Vietnam in the past.
• You are not on the wanted person list of Interpol.

How to get Phu Quoc visa (Vietnam visa)

If you plan to visit other destinations in mainland Vietnam before or after Phu Quoc Island while your nationality does not qualify for Vietnam visa exemption, or you want to stay longer than the Vietnam visa exemption period allows, you are requested to obtain a Vietnam visa.

At the moment, there are two popular ways to get a Vietnam visa including Vietnam eVisa and Visa on arrival.

Vietnam eVisa

Vietnam e-visa is currently the most popular choice for travelers as it’s valid for up to 3 months with single or multiple entries upon your needs. The standard processing time for Vietnam eVisa is 5 to 7 working days, but emergency/ urgent services are available for an additional fee if you need it processed faster within 2 to 3 working days.

To obtain a Vietnam eVisa:

• Complete the online application form at the Government portal;
• Upload a digital passport photo and copy of your passport information page;
• Pay Vietnam eVisa processing fee;
• Receive your Vietnam e-Visa via registered email;
• Print your e-Visa (black and white are ok) to present upon arrival in Vietnam;

👉 Note:

• Vietnam eVisa submission can only be applied when you are outside Vietnam.
• While submiting Vietnam eVisa form, please make sure you avoid these 8 Vietnam visa application mistakes.

Vietnam Visa on Arrival

This is an ideal option for those who need a Vietnam visa urgently and for those who enter Vietnam by AIR.

To get a Vietnam visa on arrival:

• Contact us via Hotline or Whatsapp +84 86 517 8972, send email to sales@vmetravel.net or complete our application form below;
• Provide us your information details and make payment of service fee online;
• Receive the Vietnam approval letter via registered email;
• Present the Approval letter, passport photos, and stamping fee (in CASH) upon arrival at Vietnamese international airports to get visa stamped on your original passport

In case you need further assistance, reach out to us via Hotline/ WhatsApp/ Viber/ Zalo +84 86 517 8972, OR email sales@vmetravel.net!

Disclaimer: While we put an effort to ensure that the provided information is correct and up-to-date, there are probably changes which we are unaware of.