Vietnam visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Vietnamese Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singapore passport holders can travel to Vietnam without a visa for a maximum duration of 30 days.
  • Singapore citizens are required to possess a passport valid for 6 months beyond their stay in Vietnam. 
  • The passport must have one blank page for visa stamping.
  • While a certificate of yellow fever vaccination is not a compulsory document for Singaporeans, citizens are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
  • Singaporeans can extend their stay once by a month, by applying at the Immigration Department.
  • The importation of arms and firearm is prohibited, regardless of its purpose.
  • There is no restriction on the importation and exportation of the local currency (Vietnamese Dong-VND). Nevertheless, amounts exceeding VND 15,000,000 must be declared on both arrival and departure.
  • Also, the importation of foreign currencies below USD 5,000 or equivalent that is deposited in credit institutions and branches of foreign banks must also be declared on arrival.
  • Visitors are to provide proof of accommodation during their stay in Vietnam, which can be a hotel reservation or a letter from a host already in the country.
  • Intending visitors are required to provide a return or onward ticket and evidence of enough funds that will last them their entire stay in the country.
  • Visitors with pets (dogs or cats) must have a good health and rabies certificate issued in Singapore.
  • Vietnam Airlines flights, Singapore Airlines flights, VietJet Air flights, Scoot flights, Jetstar Pacific Airlines flights and Jetstar Asia flights are some of the airlines that fly from Singapore to Vietnam.
  • The estimated flight duration from Singapore to Vietnam is 2 hours 22 minutes.
  • Vietnam makes use of the Indochina Time (GMT+7), hence, Singapore is 1 hour ahead of Vietnam.
  • Vietnam has both tropical and temperate zone climate. The southern has two seasons; the cold season which is from November to April and the hot season from May to October. The northern parts of Vietnam have four distinct seasons.
  • The Vietnamese Dong is the official currency of Vietnam. The US Dollar can be used at big stores in major cities. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Tourists can budget between $50 to cater for daily expenses in Vietnam.
  • Vietnam is regarded as an atheist state, nevertheless, religion like Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are present.
  • Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam. English,  French, Chinese and Khmer are other languages spoken in Vietnam.
  • Visitors can transport themselves around in Vietnam with a taxi, train, bus, motorbike, bicycle, car, airplane, and cyclos. 
  • Famous dishes in Vietnam tourists can try out include, Pho, cao lau noodles, bun cha, bánh mì, white rose dumplings and banh xeo.
  • The power and socket plug used in Vietnam is of Type A, C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vietnam safe place to visit?

Vietnam is a safe place to visit with very rare reports of muggings, robberies or sexual assaults. 



What is the major festival in Vietnam?

Lunar New Year festival, locally referred to as Tet, is the biggest festival of the year in Vietnam. It is a religious celebration, with lots of fireworks and flowers. Giving flowers is customary during Tet.



Are the locals in Vietnam friendly?

Vietnam locals are very friendly and hospitable. However, tourists are advised to take extra care while in the country, especially in the cities, as there have been reports of tourists getting scammed.


Can I use credit cards while in Vietnam?

Aside from major cities, it is advisable  to hold enough cash as most stores would not accept cards as means of payment, and ATMs are a bit scarce.