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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Spain citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Visa-free · 45 days

Citizens of Spain can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
Spain → Vietnam
45days

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Spain vs Vietnam: passport comparison

Spain

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #2 · mobility 172.3

Vietnam

24

visa-free countries

Global rank: #153 · mobility 80.7
19

countries both Spain and Vietnam can enter visa-free together

Spain + Vietnam: passport compatibility

35%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Spain and Vietnam travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
128 access differs

Where Spain and Vietnam can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Vietnam is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Spain → Vietnam

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Spain → Vietnam rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

12passports gained easier entry to Vietnam
0passports saw Vietnam tighten its rules
2rule changes for the Spain passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Vietnam: good to know

Hanoi

Capital

Vietnamese Dong (VND)

Currency

Indochina Time (UTC+7)

Time zone

+84

Calling code

A, C, F

Power plug

220V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Spain goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Vietnam

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 45 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Spain citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Citizens of Spain can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Spain citizens stay in Vietnam without a visa?
Spain passport holders are allowed to stay up to 45 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Spain or Vietnam?
The Spain passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 24. Global rank: Spain #2, Vietnam #153.
Where can Spain and Vietnam citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Vietnam?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Spain and Vietnam?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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