Where to transit to the US? Transit countries without visa required.

When flying from Vietnam to the US, your journey will typically include one or more transit stops, depending on the airline and flight route you choose. Here are common transit points and detailed visa requirements:

1. Hong Kong (HKG)

• Airline: Cathay Pacific

• Do I need a visa for layovers?

  • If you are only transiting and do not leave the transit area at Hong Kong International Airport, you do not need a visa.
  • However, if you wish to go out and explore Hong Kong, you will need to apply for a tourist visa before arrival.

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2. Tokyo, Japan (NRT/HND)

• Airline:  

  Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA)

• Do you need a visa for transit in Japan?

  • Japan offers visa exemption for Vietnamese citizens if they are only transiting and do not leave the transit area at the airport.
  • If you wish to go out and explore Tokyo or nearby areas, you will need to apply for a Japanese visa before your trip.

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3. Incheon, South Korea (ICN)

• Airline: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines
• Do I need a visa for transit in Korea?
  • South Korea offers visa exemption for transit passengers if you do not leave the transit area at Incheon Airport.
  • If you wish to visit South Korea during your layover, you will need to apply for a South Korean visa. However, in some special cases, South Korea offers a temporary visa exemption program for long-term transit visitors if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Important notes when transiting in Korea

4. Taipei, Taiwan (TPE)

• Airline: EVA Air, China Airlines
• Should I get a visa when transiting in Taiwan?
  • If you are only transiting at Taoyuan International Airport and do not leave the transit area, you do not need a visa.
  • If you wish to visit Taiwan, you will need to apply for a visa before your trip. Taiwan also offers an electronic visa (eVisa) service for certain nationalities, including Vietnam.

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5. Singapore (SIN)Airline: Singapore Airlines

• Singapore does not require a visa for transit passengers if you do not leave the transit area at Changi Airport.

  Singapore Airlines

• Do I need a visa for layovers?

  • Singapore does not require a visa for transit passengers if you do not leave the transit area at Changi Airport.
  • If you wish to visit Singapore, you may be eligible for a short-term visa exemption depending on your nationality and specific conditions. Vietnamese citizens are typically granted visa exemption for stays of up to 30 days.

Important things to know when transiting.

6. Dubai, UAE (DXB)

• Airlines:

  - Fastest route:

• Do I need a visa for layovers?

  • If your layover is less than 24 hours and you do not leave the transit area at Dubai International Airport, you do not need a visa.
  • If you wish to visit Dubai, you will need to apply for a transit visa or a short-term visa. Dubai offers transit visas valid for 48 to 96 hours.

Note: Transit guide at DUBAI airport

7. Doha, Qatar (DOH)

• Airlines: For longer international journeys, you can fly by

• Do I need a visa for transit in Doha?

  • If you are only transiting and do not leave the transit area at Hamad International Airport, you do not need a visa.
  • If you wish to visit Doha, you may need to apply for a transit visa or an entry visa. Qatar offers visa exemptions for many nationalities, and you can apply for a visa at the airport or before your trip.

Guide to transiting at Doha International Airport (Qatar)