Thai visa for Vietnamese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Vietnamese passport holders visiting Thailand for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Vietnamese citizens to enter Thailand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Thailand e-visa for Vietnamese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Thailand visa on arrival for Vietnamese citizens | Not Available | |
Thailand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Vietnamese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Thailand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Thailand.
If you are looking for Thailand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Vietnam, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Thailand nearest your place of residence.
- Hanoi: The Embassy of Thailand in Hanoi, Vietnam (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 24 minutes)
- Ho Chi Minh City: The Consulate General of Thailand in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 24 minutes)
Thailand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Thailand diplomatic mission offices to Vietnam for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Vietnam traveling to Thailand from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Vietnam) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 227,134 | N/A |
| 2007 | 237,672 | 4.64% |
| 2008 | 338,303 | 42.34% |
| 2009 | 363,029 | 7.31% |
| 2010 | 380,368 | 4.78% |
| 2011 | 496,768 | 30.60% |
| 2012 | 618,670 | 24.54% |
| 2013 | 725,057 | 17.20% |
| 2014 | 559,415 | -22.85% |
| 2015 | 751,091 | 34.26% |
| 2016 | 830,394 | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 934,497 | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 1,027,430 | 9.94% |
| 2019 | 1,047,629 | 1.97% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Thailand & Vietnam comparison
Thailand's area is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi), while the area of Vietnam is approximately 310,070 km2 (119,718 sq mi). This means Vietnam is 64.77% smaller than Thailand.
As of April 2024, Thailand's population is ~70.5 million people - 30,383,726 fewer people than the population of Vietnam.
We have highlighted Thailand & Vietnam’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Thailand | Vietnam | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 70,497,977 | 100,881,703 | 30.4 million fewer people live in Thailand than Vietnam |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 96 | Thailand has 2 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Vietnam. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 35 | 21 | Thailand passport holders can visit 14 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 144 | 107 | Thai hosts 37 more foreign missions than Vietnam. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Vietnam travel to Thailand in one year?
The number of visitors from Vietnam visiting Thailand in 2019 was approximately 1,047,629.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 33 minutes
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