Putin Allows Vietnamese Citizens to Travel Visa-Free for One Year

This decree will take effect on October 15, 2026

Moscow, October 12. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a visa-free regime for Vietnamese citizens for one year, until October 15, 2027.

The decree states: "Vietnamese citizens can enter and stay in Russia without a visa for up to 30 days for private or business visits, tourism, participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic and sports events or transit. The visa-free regime will remain in force until October 15, 2027."

This document was published on the official portal of legal information of Russia.

This decree will be implemented from October 15, 2026. The visa-free regime will not apply to Vietnamese citizens entering Russia for employment, residence, study or journalistic activities.