Vietnam Visa Statistics 2026: Arrivals, Markets and Visa Rules
Vietnam visa statistics 2026: 17.7 million international arrivals in nine months, top markets, e-visa fees, 90-day validity and 79 border gates, with sources.
Vietnam visa statistics 2026, in one line: about 21.2 million international visitors came in 2025, and 17.7 million came in the first nine months of 2026, up 14.5% on the same period a year earlier. Below are those figures, the top source markets and the current visa rules, each with its source and date. The data runs to September 2026. If you are planning your own trip, see Do I need a visa for Vietnam? or apply for your e-visa.
Vietnam visa statistics at a glance (as of October 9, 2026):
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| International arrivals, 2025 | About 21.2 million, up 20.4% on 2024 | VNA, citing the national tourism authority |
| International arrivals, January to September 2026 | 17.7 million, up 14.5% on a year earlier | National Statistics Office |
| E-visa validity | Up to 90 days | Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners, Article 9 |
| Government e-visa fee | $25 single entry, $50 multiple entry | Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC |
| Border gates that accept the e-visa | 79 | Application form, October 2026 |
How many tourists visit Vietnam? International arrivals in 2026
Vietnam received about 21.2 million international visitors in 2025, up more than 20.4% on 2024 and 17.8% above 2019, according to VNA, published January 6, 2026. Vietnam international arrivals in 2026 reached 17.7 million in the first nine months, up 14.5%, in data reported by Nhan Dan on October 5, 2026.
More than four in five visitors arrive by air, and land arrivals are growing fastest. The nine-month figures by mode of travel are below.
| Mode (January to September 2026) | Arrivals | Share | Change on a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 14.7 million | 83.2% | up 11.9% |
| Land | 2.7 million | 15.4% | up 29.9% |
| Sea | 243,400 | 1.4% | up 27.7% |
The third quarter was estimated at 5.4 million, up 13.8% on a year earlier. These are preliminary numbers and can be revised. For 2025 as a whole, Asia supplied 16.6 million visitors (78.6%) and air carried about 17.8 million (84.3%).
Vietnam tourist arrivals by country
China is the largest source market, followed by South Korea, while Europe grew 55%. The table shows the nine-month 2026 figures reported by Dan Tri from the Statistics Office on October 4, 2026.
| Market (January to September 2026) | Arrivals | Change on a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| China | More than 3.95 million | up 1.5% |
| South Korea | More than 3 million | down 5.5% |
| Europe (all countries) | More than 2.95 million | up 55% |
| Russia | 1.134 million | up 160.6% |
| United Kingdom | 299,643 | up 9.7% |
| France | 276,817 | up 13.6% |
| Germany | 239,429 | up 16.1% |
For 2025, VNA reported more than 5.3 million Chinese visitors (up 41.3%) and 690,000 Russians (up 196.9%). Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and South Korea are among the 12 countries with a 45-day exemption, and we do not claim the exemption caused these changes.
Vietnam e-visa statistics 2026: fees, validity and border gates
The current e-visa rules fit in one table. The government fee is $25 for a single-entry visa and $50 for a multiple-entry one valid up to 90 days, and $25 for children under 14, under Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC in force since April 1, 2026, as reported by the Tay Ninh provincial police.
| Rule | Current value (October 2026) | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum e-visa validity | 90 days, single or multiple entry | 90-day multiple-entry e-visa |
| Government fee | $25 single, $50 multiple, $25 under 14 | Vietnam visa fee |
| Time the law gives to issue an e-visa | 3 working days after a complete application and fee | Article 16a of the consolidated law |
| Border gates for the e-visa | 79: 15 airports, 26 land gates, 38 seaports | Ports of entry |
| Visa exemption, any purpose | 12 countries, 45 days, until March 14, 2028 | Vietnam visa exemption |
| Visa exemption, tourism | 12 European countries, 45 days, until August 14, 2028 | Vietnam visa exemption |
The Government has not published a count of how many e-visas it issues, and we did not find one for 2025 or 2026. We do not publish internal figures from TK VIET NAM., JSC on this page, so every number here comes from a public source.
Sources for Vietnam visa statistics 2026 and updates
Every figure comes from a public source named in the text: VNA, Nhan Dan and Dan Tri for arrivals, citing the National Statistics Office and the national tourism authority, and Vietnamese law and circulars for visa rules. Newspapers round differently, so 21.17 million and 21.2 million describe the same year.
We update the page after each quarterly release. The next update follows the full-year 2026 figures, expected in early January 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourists visited Vietnam in 2025?
About 21.2 million international visitors, up more than 20.4% on 2024 and 17.8% above 2019, according to VNA citing the national tourism authority. Statistics Office releases round the figure to 21.17 million.
How many e-visas does Vietnam issue each year?
The Government has not published a figure that we could find. The e-visa has been open to citizens of every country since August 2023, valid up to 90 days.
What is the Vietnam e-visa fee?
$25 for a single-entry e-visa and $50 for multiple entry valid up to 90 days, under Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC. Through us the all-in price starts at $47, government fee included.
Which country sends the most visitors to Vietnam?
China. It sent more than 3.95 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, ahead of South Korea with more than 3 million, according to the Statistics Office.
Did the e-visa fee change in 2026?
The circular changed, the amounts did not. Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC has applied since April 1, 2026 and keeps $25 for single entry, $50 for multiple entry and $25 for children under 14.
