Russia grants Vietnamese citizens 30 day visa free entry
Vietnamese citizens will be allowed to enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days for tourism family visits and business purposes from October 15 2026 to October 15 2027
Russia has granted Vietnamese citizens 30-day visa-free entry, according to the Vietnam Investment Review. This policy, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 13, applies to Vietnamese passport holders travelling for tourism, family visits, business, and other specified activities. Nguyen Huu Cuong, general director of Trang An Travel, highlighted Russia's rich history, cultural heritage, and natural landscapes as key attractions for Vietnamese tourists.
The country currently receives around 15,000 Vietnamese visitors annually, while Vietnam welcomed approximately 1.13 million Russian visitors in the first nine months of 2026, a significant increase from the previous year. The reciprocal visa exemption is expected to boost travel between the two countries, with ATOR predicting a potential 25-30 percent rise in Vietnamese tourist numbers.
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