The tourism industry has called on the government to run promotional campaigns and streamline Vietnam e-visa issuance to attract foreign tourists while waiting for key amendments to visa policies. The government has submitted proposals to the National Assembly to increase the visa period from the current 30 days to three months and triple the duration of visa-free […]
The government’s proposal to ease via restrictions will create “a strong boost” for the tourism industry and the entire economy if approved by the National Assembly next May, according to tourism insiders. The government said it would propose to the National Assembly, Vietnam’s highest legislative body, that it extend the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners […]
Online travel booking site Agoda has listed Ninh Binh, where the Hollywood movie “Kong: Skull Island” was filmed in 2016, one of 10 cheapest destinations for this year’s Easter holiday. “Located just an hour from Hanoi, its towering peaks, tranquil waterways, giant temples, and storied pagodas have captivated all who venture there,” Agoda says. Rising […]
The government announced it will propose the National Assembly to prolong the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners entering Vietnam from 30 days to a maximum of three months to boost tourism recovery. The Vietnam e-visa will be valid for single-entry or multiple entries, the Government Office said in a statement. The government also mulls […]
The government has sought the National Assembly’s approval to triple the duration of visa-free stays to 45 days for visitors from certain countries to foster the post-Covid recovery. A 45-day stay would give foreigners more time to explore Vietnam and seek business opportunities, thus facilitating tourism and socio-economic recovery, it said as cited by the […]
Vietnam is one of the five most popular tourist destinations for American tourists this summer along with Japan, New Zealand, France, and Italy, U.S. travel booking site Expedia said. “Cities like Hanoi have seen a search and booking rate increase of up to 298%, Da Nang 439%, and Ho Chi Minh City 219%,” Expedia says. […]
Just two hours from Hanoi, Ninh Binh, is one of Vietnam’s most striking destinations. Breathtaking boat rides and lush countryside are just half of the appeal: the area is also rich in cultural treasures and is listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site. See the highlights of Ninh Binh with this itinerary in a single adventurous day. See ancient […]
Vietnam will resume issuing e-visas for citizens from 80 countries under the amended Law on Immigration that takes effect July 1, according to a government resolution. Eligible countries include Belgium, Germany, India and South Korea. A full list is available here. Eight international airports which allow foreigners to enter/exit Vietnam using e-visa are: Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, Hai Phong’s […]
National Assembly (NA) delegates urged the government to consider expanding visa exemption to more countries and allowing a stay of up to 30 days to increase foreign tourist numbers. Vietnam is less open than regional countries in terms of visa policy as it currently exempts visas for travelers from only 24 countries compared to Thailand’s 65 and […]
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung proposed expanding visa exemption for tourists from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India to boost sector recovery. He also suggested the government consider simplifying immigration procedures to attract foreign tourists as Vietnam reopened after over two years of border closure, he said in a report […]
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