While a flexible visa policy is a necessary condition, a boost from visa policy is crucial for Vietnam’s tourism industry to take off.

Russia aims to facilitate entry for group travelers from Vietnam. Meanwhile, Vietnam has extended its visa exemption for travelers from 12 countries, including Russia, until March 14, 2028.

The resolution clearly states that citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland will be exempted from visas for a temporary stay period of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type and purpose of entry, on the basis of fully meeting the entry conditions as prescribed by Vietnam’s laws.

HSBC has revised its forecast for Vietnam’s gross domestic product growth for this year to 6.5%, up from the previous projection of 6%.

Thailand targets tourism growth of at least 7.5% in 2025 to earn 3.4 trillion THB (about 94.16 billion USD) in revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Sitting off Thailand’s eastern coast in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui in Surat Thani province has been attractive to visitors not only for its bone-white sandy beaches, fabulous resorts, and energetic beach towns and villages, but also for various cooking classes.

The expansion of the visa exemption policy to cover more countries is good for Vietnam tourism, said Head of the Secretariat of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) Hoang Nhan Chinh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Public Security consider expanding the coverage of the visa exemption policy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) consider expanding the coverage of the visa exemption policy.

The Vietnamese community in Luxembourg has shown their belief in the prospect of the relations between the two countries, hoping that cooperation will be expanded from the economic and financial areas to cultural exchange.

Despite the offer of visa exemptions, the numbers of Chinese, Taiwanese and Indian tourists to Thailand have yet to record a quick recovery because of several economic factors, according to Thai tourism operators.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on October 16 announced that Thailand will extend the visa-free stay for Russian tourists from 30 to 90 days from November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024.

Vietnam and the Commonwealth of Dominica on September 22 signed an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports.

The entire process for granting e-visas, from applying for, processing requests to issuing visas and paying fees, is now carried out online, said the Vietnam Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security.

The Vietnamese government has issued Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP amending Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022, regarding visa exemption for citizens of certain countries.

The Government on August 14 issued Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP amending Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022, regarding visa exemption for citizens of certain countries.

Vietnamese passport holders can enter 55 destinations around the world without the need to apply for a visa or with simplified visa procedures, including visa issuance at the border or through electronic check-in.

Vietnam’s tourism holds a lot of potential for development, especially in the context of new favourable factors, according to an article published on the website of Lianhe Zaobao newspaper.

The Government has agreed to propose to the National Assembly some new policies relating to the immigration, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, including one on a visa extension to 90 days.

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.