Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reiterated his call for government departments to explore extending visa regulations with the aim of boosting tourism and promoting Vietnam as a secure and inviting travel location.
According to the government’s website, the administration has praised the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with various other departments, for their recent work in easing visa regulations for international travelers.
Nevertheless, the Prime Minister highlighted during a gathering with governmental authorities on Monday that Vietnam’s visa regulations necessitate additional enhancements to be consistent with the objective of fostering socioeconomic progress, boosting the tourism sector, luring international investors and professionals from different domains, and presenting Vietnam as a secure and welcoming country.
Starting from March 1, Vietnam has allowed Polish, Czech, and Swiss citizens to enter without a visa for up to 45 days if they are part of organized tour groups. This policy extends to individuals on such trips as additions to an existing roster.
25 countries
enjoying visa-free entry.
In mid-March, Vietnam decided to extend visa-free entry privileges for residents from 12 out of the 25 nations, which includes key tourist sources such as South Korea and Japan, up till 2028.
In addition to visa-exempt countries, Vietnam provides
three-month tourist visas
To the residents of every other nation and territory.
By 2025, the nation aims for 22–23 million international visitors following the 17.6 million who visited last year.