The Government’s proposal to loosen the visa policy to foreigners is expected to untangle a knot in the tourism sector, facilitating international arrivals and enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese tourism, according to insiders.
Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, rich nature, and impressive architecture.
E-visa holders might be able to stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days, three times longer than the current 30 days, according to a proposed amended Law on Foreigners’ Entry into, Exit from, Transit Through, and Residence in Vietnam.
The list of visa-exempt countries should be further expanded so that tourism can quickly recover and improve competitiveness, tourism industry insiders and experts have said.
Vietnam welcomes Russia’s consideration of simplifying visa procedures for Vietnamese citizens, deputy spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference on March 9.
Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Transport to transform urban mobility across the city.
A key for Vietnam to attract more foreign tourists at this time is to change its visa policy, said Chris Farewell, a member of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB).
Vietnam’s passport climbed four spots to rank 88th among the most powerful passports in the world, according to the newly-released Henley Passport Index 2023.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken note of problems and difficulties faced by foreigners when applying for visas to enter Vietnam, said deputy spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang during the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on December 15.
The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has announced that it will tighten its visa extension rules to prevent foreign criminals from establishing businesses in the country.
The Thai Government on November 15 approved the Public Health Ministry’s proposal to issue visas for foreigners coming to Thailand for medical treatment.
The Royal Thai Police and its Immigration Bureau have launched an “e-Extension” system for foreigners to file for extensions to their stay in the kingdom.
Measures to remove obstacles in procedures in applying for work permits and visas for foreign labourers, especially those from the Republic of Korea (RoK), were discussed at an event in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10.
Vietnam’s visa policy is favourable and will continue to be reformed to facilitate foreigners’ entry, an official of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has said.
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