Key points
- Indonesian passport holders' visa-free stay in Vietnam drops from 30 days to 14 days on July 15, 2026
- The 14-day window applies only to tourism and family visits
- All other travel purposes now require a formal Vietnamese visa
- Longer stays also require a visa arranged before departure
What is changing for Indonesian travelers
Starting July 15, 2026, Indonesian passport holders will see their visa-free entry window to Vietnam reduced from 30 days to 14 days. The shortened period applies only to tourism and family visits. All other travel purposes now require a formal Vietnamese visa.
The Indonesian Embassy in Hanoi confirmed the change, stating that “for stays exceeding 14 days or other travel purposes, a Vietnamese visa is required.” Travelers were advised to review their itineraries before departure.
Who this affects
The new rule matters for anyone planning to stay in Vietnam beyond two weeks, or traveling for work, study, or business. Those trips now need the appropriate visa arranged before arrival, since the 30-day exemption ends on July 15, 2026.
For short tourism and family trips of 14 days or less, no visa is needed.
Context
The timing is notable, as Vietnam has been welcoming growing numbers of Indonesian visitors. Indonesian arrivals rose 26.5% in the first half of 2026, and Vietnam recorded 12.3 million international arrivals overall during the same period. Vietnamese authorities have not publicly explained the reason for the change beyond the formal announcement.
Travelers can review Vietnam entry options on the Vietnam destination hub.
