Phú Quốc Visa and Regulations (Updated Sep 2025)
Phú Quốc has a unique 30-day visa exemption that applies to all nationalities. This allows travelers to stay on the island without a visa, but only if they meet the requirements.
Phú Quốc Exemption Policy
Direct entry: You must arrive directly to Phú Quốc via international airport or seaport. If you land in another Vietnamese city and pass through immigration, the exemption no longer applies.
Length of stay: Your stay must not exceed 30 days.
Scope: The exemption applies to Phú Quốc Island only. You cannot travel to mainland Việt Nam under this exemption.
Passport validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Onward ticket: You need to present a confirmed onward or return ticket showing you will leave Phú Quốc within 30 days.
Visa-Free Access to Việt Nam
Travelers from these countries can enter both mainland Việt Nam and Phú Quốc visa-free.
90-Day Visa-Free: Chile, Panama
45-Day Visa-Free: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
All other countries and territories in the world not listed above are covered only by the Phú Quốc 30-day exemption. That means travelers from these places can stay in Phú Quốc visa-free for 30 days, provided they meet the exemption conditions. If they wish to travel onward to mainland Việt Nam, they will need to apply for an e-visa or appropriate visa in advance.
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Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam (domestic travelers), Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Other Regulations in Phú Quốc to Know Before Traveling
Entry and Identification
Always carry your passport or a valid copy with you for identification. Hotels and resorts are required to register guests with local authorities.
Local Laws
Drugs: Việt Nam has extremely strict drug laws with severe penalties, including long prison terms or worse.
Public conduct: Dress modestly when visiting governmental facilities. Long pants or trousers that cover the ankle are required, as well as shirts or t-shirts with sleeves. Avoid revealing shoulders, waist, or cleavage. At temples and shrines, the same modest dress is expected.
Traffic Rules
Driving is on the right-hand side.
Helmets are mandatory when riding a motorbike.
An international driver’s permit is technically required, though many tourists rent motorbikes without it.
DUI laws: Việt Nam enforces zero tolerance for alcohol while driving. Any detectable blood alcohol concentration can result in a fine.
Other fines: Running red lights, not wearing helmets, using mobile phones while driving, and speeding can all result in fines.