• e-Visa Convenience: Viet Nam offers an electronic visa (e-Visa) for citizens of all countries and territories, valid for up to 90 days (single or multiple entry). Overseas delegates should apply directly through the official Vietnamese Government E-Visa portal prior to departure.
  • Visa Exemption: Delegates holding passports from certain countries (including ASEAN member states, Japan, South Korea, Belarus, and select European nations) may enjoy visa-free entry for 14 to 45 days, depending on nationality. Please verify your passport’s specific eligibility before traveling.
  • Official Invitation Letter: If your embassy or local immigration authority requires a formal letter of invitation for visa processing, the Organizing Committee (VINASA/ASOCIO) can provide an official Summit & Awards Invitation Letter upon request after registration.

List of ASOCIO member countries requiring a visa to enter Vietnam.

No

Associate

Country

Visa requirement

Visa status

1

AIIA

Australia

NEED

You must complete the online visa application process (or submit a paper application) before departure.

2

BCS

Bangladesh

NEED

You must submit your visa application in person at the Embassy of Bangladesh prior to your trip (holders of ordinary passports are generally not eligible for a Visa on Arrival at the airport).

3

BICTTA

Bhutan

NEED

You must complete the online visa application process (or submit a paper application) before departure.

4

IFB

Brunei

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 14 days.

5

ICTF

Cambodia

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 30 days.

6

ISIA

Hong Kong

NEED

Visa or e-visa is required prior to entry.

7

NASSCOM

India

NEED

Visa is needed to obtain beforehand. You can apply for an e-visa online quickly and easily.

8

APTIKNAS

Indonesia

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 30 days.

9

JISA

Japan

NEED

You must apply for a visa in person at the Embassy or Consulate General, or through authorized agents.

10

LIDA

Laos

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 30 days.

11

CCM

Macau

NEED

Visa is needed beforehand. Apply for e-visa at https://evisa.gov.vn/

12

PIKOM

Malaysia

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 30 days.

13

MOSA

Mongolia

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 30 days.

14

MCIA

Myanmar

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 14 days.

15

CAN

Nepal

NEED

You can apply for an e-visa in advance or obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) directly at the border crossing or international airport in Nepal.

16

NZTech

New Zealand

NEED

You need to complete your visa application before departure. You can apply for an e-visa via the online portal.

17

P@SHA

Pakistan

NEED

Simple procedures. You can apply for an e-visa online.

18

PSIA

Philippines

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 30 days.

19

FKII

Republic of Korea

NEED

Visa is required prior to travel.

20

SGTECH

Singapore

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 30 days.

21

FITIS

Sri Lanka

NEED

Apply for a visa at the Embassy of Vietnam in Sri Lanka, or apply for a visa on arrival (VOA).

22

TISSA

Taiwan

NEED

You may apply for a free conditional e-Visa if you hold a visa—either valid or expired within the last 10 years—issued by the US, Canada, Japan, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Schengen Area, or South Korea. Otherwise, you must apply for a standard visa.

23

ATCI

Thailand

NO NEED

Exempt from a temporary residence visa for up to 30 days.

24

IT PARK Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

NEED

Visa is required (however, the process is extremely simple as Uzbekistan offers an online e-visa system).