The RoK and Taiwan have long been among Vietnam’s leading sources of international visitors. Arrivals from the two markets have grown steadily, while more Vietnamese are also traveling to these destinations.
Experts and foreign business leaders have expressed optimism that Vietnam’s recent changes to visa and foreign labour policies will enhance the country’s competitiveness and attract greater investment, while acknowledging that certain challenges remain.
Vietnam’s e-visa system is now seen as one of the most efficient, convenient, and transparent in the region. Fully online registration, no paperwork or interviews, and fast and flexible processing time have improved foreigners’ entry experience, creating a competitive advantage over countries clinging to complicated and costly visa procedures.
According to Indonesia's Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, it deported 148 foreign nationals in the period from January to July 24, 2025. Most of the cases - 66 in total - involved foreign nationals overstaying their visas.
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The 90-day visa extension is part of a mutual visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China that kicked off on March 1, 2024. Under this agreement, citizens of both countries can enter visa-free for 30 days and extend their stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
The move is aimed at boosting tourism in southwest China, expanding opening up, promoting people-to-people exchange and contributing to the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership.
Thailand's Cabinet recently introduced updates to the qualifications, criteria, and conditions of the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa programme, aiming to attract a broader range of experts, investors, and executives to strengthen the country's foreign talent pool.
A shared visa zone for the Southeast Asia region, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa mechanism, could be a game-changer Vietnam’s tourism sector needs. The proposed “Six Countries, One Destination” initiative aims to facilitate seamless travel across six neighboring countries, thus boosting regional tourism.
Vietnam continues to be a top Asian destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea (RoK), with emerging cities witnessing impressive spending growth, according to the latest analysis from Visa, the world leader in digital payments.
Thailand will allow citizens of more countries to enter the kingdom via visa exemptions starting from July 15 as part of measures to promote tourism and encourage longer stays, according to Thailand's Interior Ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Thailand's cabinet on May 28 approved a series of visa facilitation measures, including extended stay periods for foreign tourists, remote workers, students and retirees, in an effort to boost its vital tourism sector amid a sluggish economy.
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
