Poles to enter Vietnam visa-free for 45 days from Friday — ambassador

Polish tourists and business travelers can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days from August 15, Vietnam’s ambassador in Warsaw said, as Hanoi added Poland to a 12-nation exemption list.

Vietnam's Halong Bay.

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Vietnam’s ambassador Ha Hoang Hai announced the change on social media, writing: “It’s official! From August 15, 2025, tourists from Poland can enter Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa, with no additional conditions. Welcome!”

To jest oficialne! Od 15 sierpnia 2025 turyści z 🇵🇱 wjeżdżają do Wietnamu 🇻🇳 do 45 dni bez potrzeby uzyskania wizy, bez żadnych dodatkowych warunków! Zapraszam serdecznie! 🏖️ 🌊 ☀️ 🏔️ 🍜 pic.twitter.com/2IBad8pRZ6

— Ha Hoang Hai (@HaHoangHai) August 11, 2025

Poland is among 12 countries named by the Vietnamese government on Aug. 8—Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. The rules take effect one week after publication.

Previously, travelers from Poland—whether with tour operators, independently, or on business—were required to obtain visas. From Friday, no special permit will be needed for stays up to 45 days.

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Source: Polskie Radio 24