Vietnam in talks on visa exemptions with 15 countries to boost tourism

Vietnam in talks on visa exemptions with 15 countries to boost tourism

The Vietnamese foreign ministry is in negotiations with 15 countries to mutually exempt visas for citizens as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to lure more international arrivals amid fierce regional competition.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Visa-exemption policy anticipated to revive Thailand's tourism industry

Visa-exemption policy anticipated to revive Thailand's tourism industry

Thai officials and businesses expect that the visa exemption agreement between China and Thailand, which took effect on March 1, will boost post-Covid-19 recovery of the tourism industry - one of its key economic sectors.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam to pilot 6-12 month visa exemption for high-spending visitors

Vietnam to pilot 6-12 month visa exemption for high-spending visitors

Vietnam is set to expand the list of countries it grants unilateral visa exemption to; as also pilot 6-12 month exemptions for visitors from large, high-spending countries.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam's Nov international arrivals reach yearly high

Vietnam's Nov international arrivals reach yearly high

Vietnam received 1.23 million foreign visitors in November, up 10.9% from the previous month and the highest monthly number so far this year.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

EuroCham proposes full inclusion of EU members on Vietnam's visa exemption list

EuroCham proposes full inclusion of EU members on Vietnam's visa exemption list

EuroCham, the leading voice of the European business community in Vietnam, has proposed the expansion of Vietnam's visitor visa exemption list to encompass all 27 EU member countries.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Tourism ministry proposes 30-day stay for international visitors

Tourism ministry proposes 30-day stay for international visitors

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed the government extend the temporary stay for international visitors to 30 days to create favorable conditions for tourists to enter Vietnam.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

17 countries recognise Vietnam vaccine passports

17 countries recognise Vietnam vaccine passports

Vietnam has reached agreements on mutual recognition of vaccine passports with 17 countries as of March 17, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam restores pre-pandemic visa-free policy

Vietnam restores pre-pandemic visa-free policy

The Vietnamese government on Tuesday restored pre-pandemic immigration procedures for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7