Key highlights of Vietnam's visa policy for foreigners
Foreign tourists visiting Vietnam will be subject to a new visa policy beginning on August 15, 2023, with notable changes including the issuance of 90-day e-visas and an increase in the temporary stay period for people entering the country under unilateral visa exemption to 45 days.
Many Vietnamese people have moved to live in other countries in modern times. There are- also a number of foreigners choosing Vietnam to spend their life in.
As local Vietnamese people eagerly await the upcoming Tet, many expatriates in the country are also looking forward to experiencing such a major traditional festival of Vietnam.
Vietnam is the 7th best place globally for expats to live, according to a report by InterNations. The social club is a community of international expatriates working abroad with more than 4.5 million members in 420 global cities.
Vietnam is a very affordable place to retire, especially for adventurous retirees who appreciate the country's beaches, scenery, food, history, and culture, said a recent article on the website of US based Travel + Leisure magazine.
Effective from August 15, regular passport holders in certain countries will be exempt from visa requirements for stays in Vietnam of 45 days instead of 15 days. Foreign travellers can enter and exit under an e-visa an unlimited number of times within a 90-day period.
Phu Quoc island, known for its natural landscapes and strategic proximity to major Southeast Asian cities, has rapidly emerged as one of Vietnam's fastest-growing destinations, property consultancy Savills Vietnam has said.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) has decided to issue working visas to Vietnamese citizen and ease visa rules for businesspeople and tourists from the country from October 25. This is considered an important milestone in promoting relations between the two sides.