Access
Visa free
FStay 45 days
Policy · VietnamPassport Atlas
Russia passport to Vietnam
Yes — Russia passport holders can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Vietnam lets 39 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Russia is one of them.
- Russia passports get “Visa free” at 79 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Vietnam passports get “eVisa” in Russia.
Nearby passports travelling to Vietnam
Open to Russia passports near Vietnam
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
RussiaVietnam- Typical duration
- 9.8 hours
- From
- DME · SVO
- To
- SGN · HAN · CXR
Airlines Vietnam Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Transaero Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Russia
Country profile
Capital
Moscow
Population
146 million
Area
17,100,000 km²
Currency
Russian ruble RUB
Languages
Russian
Time zone
UTC+02:00–UTC+12:00
Foreign-born
7.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
5.3%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Russian77.7%
- other10.2%
- unspecified3.9%
- Tatar3.7%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Bashkir1.1%
- Other2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Vietnam
Country profile
Capital
Hanoi
Population
101.3 million
Area
329,560 km²
Currency
Vietnamese đồng VND
Languages
Vietnamese
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
326,418 · 2024
Migrant share
0.3%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kinh85.3%
- other5.5%
- Tay1.9%
- Thai1.9%
- Muong1.5%
- Khmer1.4%
- Other2.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 113 · Ambulance 115
Dialing code
+84
Airports
SGN · HAN · DAD · CXR
Highlights
- Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Saigon Central Post Office
Russia · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Russia passport need a visa for Vietnam?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 45 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 45 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Vietnam typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Vietnam mission.
What about a Vietnam passport entering Russia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Vietnam as a visitor?
eVisa：Single or multiple entry, often 90 days。Upload passport and photo on the national eVisa site; print or save the QR code.