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No visa needed for short stays. Czech citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days per entry, so most holidays and short business trips need no visa at all. You only need the eVisa (valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry) if you plan to stay longer than 45 days or want multiple entries. The Czech Republic is a small but growing European market for Vietnam, supported by long-standing community and business ties. Arrivals number in the tens of thousands a year and rose through 2025 after the visa exemption.

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Do Czech Citizens Need a Visa for Vietnam?

No, not for a short trip. Czech passport holders can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days per stay. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit, and it is honoured at airports, land borders, and seaports. You only need a visa — most simply the online eVisa — if your stay will run longer than 45 days, or you want the flexibility of multiple entries.

Your 45-Day Visa-Free Entry, Explained

Here is exactly how the 45-day visa-free entry works, and the conditions to meet before you fly:

  • Passport valid at least 6 months from entry, with at least 2 blank pages
  • Each visa-free stay is up to 45 days from the date of entry
  • Applies regardless of passport type, purpose of entry and number of entries
  • The former 30-day gap between visa-free visits no longer applies, so eligible travelers may re-enter without waiting

Vietnam's 45-day visa exemption under Resolution 229/NQ-CP, in effect from 15 August 2025 through 14 August 2028 (subject to renewal under Vietnamese law).

When You Still Need an eVisa

The visa exemption covers most short trips, but the eVisa is the right call in these cases:

  • Staying longer than 45 days: the visa exemption cannot be extended in-country, so a 90-day eVisa is the way to stay longer.
  • Multiple entries: if your trip loops out to Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand and back, a multiple-entry eVisa guarantees smooth re-entry.
  • A fixed itinerary you can't risk: a documented eVisa in hand removes any border-officer discretion on repeat or back-to-back visits.
  • Longer business needs that call for a documented visa rather than a visa-free stamp.

The Vietnam eVisa is an electronic visa issued by Vietnam's Immigration Department and emailed to you as a PDF, valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and accepted at all 83 designated entry points. You can apply yourself at the official portal, evisa.gov.vn, or let us handle the whole application for a small service fee. The government fee is identical either way; what we add is a review of every field before submission, error correction, faster processing options, and a real person to email if anything looks off.

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eVisa Requirements for Czech Applicants

  • A Czech passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned exit, with at least two blank pages.
  • A clear scan of your passport bio page, all four corners visible, no glare.
  • A passport-style portrait photo: 4x6 cm, plain white background, taken in the last 6 months, no glasses, neutral expression.
  • Your travel dates and intended entry point (airport, land border, or seaport).
  • An email address and a Visa or Mastercard for the government and service fees.

Cost: What Czech Citizens Pay for the eVisa

OptionValidityOur fee (per applicant)
1 Month Single Entry30 days from arrival$54
1 Month Multiple Entry30 days from arrival$84
3 Month Single Entry90 days from arrival$94
3 Month Multiple Entry90 days from arrival$104

All prices include the Vietnam Immigration Department's stamp fee, with no hidden add-ons. The official government fee is USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry) and is non-refundable even if an application is rejected, which is exactly why our pre-submission review matters. Your card is charged in USD, so your bank applies its own exchange rate to Czech koruna. See the full fee breakdown and currency estimator →

Processing Times

  • Normal: 5 to 10 business days.
  • Urgent: 2 business days (+$45 per applicant).
  • Super Urgent: 1 business day (+$85 per applicant).

Times start when our team submits your application to Immigration, usually within 2 business hours of payment during office hours (08:00 to 21:00 GMT+7). Apply at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead where you can, and add a buffer around Vietnamese public holidays such as Tet, when the Immigration Department is closed and even urgent processing pauses.

Single vs Multiple Entry

Single entry is enough for a one-way visit, even with domestic flights inside Vietnam (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc all count as one entry). Multiple entry is the right choice if you plan to leave and re-enter, for example a regional itinerary through Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand, or a cruise that calls at several Vietnamese ports. Both options carry the same 90-day maximum, so if there is any chance you will leave and return, choose multiple entry.

⚠️ Do not overstay. Under the December 2025 fine schedule, overstays draw tiered penalties rising to as much as VND 40 million for the most serious cases, plus possible deportation and a future entry ban. On arrival, check that the exit date stamped in your passport matches your permitted stay, and leave on or before that date.

Photo & Passport Requirements

  • Portrait photo, 4x6 cm, color, JPG or JPEG, taken within the last 6 months.
  • Plain white background, no shadows, filters, glasses, or head coverings (unless religious).
  • Full face to camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
  • A clear scan of your passport bio page with all four corners visible and no glare.
  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your planned exit, with two blank pages.

A non-compliant photo or bio-page scan is the single most common cause of a stuck or rejected application. Our team checks yours against the requirements before anything is filed.

How to Apply for an eVisa, Step by Step

  1. Open our application form.
  2. Pick your visa type, processing speed, and number of applicants (up to 10 in one order).
  3. Enter trip details: nationality (Czech Republic), entry point, arrival date, and contact email.
  4. Add each applicant's information exactly as printed on the passport.
  5. Review, pay, and submit. We review within 2 business hours and file with Immigration after any corrections.
  6. Receive your eVisa PDF by email. Print it in color and bring it with your passport.

See the full walkthrough on our How to Apply page.

Where Czech Travelers Typically Arrive

Your visa-free entry and the eVisa are both accepted at these gateways:

  • No regular nonstop service: connect from Prague (PRG) via a hub
  • Prague (PRG) via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates) or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) into Hanoi (HAN) or Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
  • Via Bangkok (BKK) or Singapore (SIN) into HAN/SGN, with onward connections to Da Nang (DAD)

Common Questions From Czech Applicants

Do Czech citizens need a visa for Vietnam in 2026?

No. Czech passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 45 days for tourism under Resolution 229/NQ-CP, valid 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028.

Can I stay longer than 45 days?

Yes, with an eVisa, which allows up to 90 days (single or multiple entry). The waiver alone is capped at 45 days.

Does the old 30-day gap between visa-free visits still apply?

No. That rule has been removed, so you can re-enter Vietnam without waiting. For frequent re-entries, a multiple-entry eVisa is still the simplest option.

My eVisa was denied. What now?

Because we review every application before submitting, we catch most issues up front, such as a passport expiring within 6 months. If we spot a problem — or we anticipate that Vietnam Immigration would deny your application — we refund you in full before submitting and suggest alternatives. See our Terms and Conditions.

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