Vietnam Visa News
Vietnam grants visa exemption to five countries in Europe
Citizens from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy will now be able enjoy visa exemptions for stays that last no longer than 15 days.
Vietnam’s int’l tourist numbers down for 12th straight month
Vietnam’s international tourist arrival numbers dropped for the 12th consecutive month in May but the government said it needs more time to consider scrapping visa requirements for more countries.
Foreign arrivals surge in busy June
More than 567,000 international visitors arrived in Vietnam in June, a 30 percent rise over the same month last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Quang Ninh promotes tourism in Japan, RoK
Quang Ninh province plans to open its representative offices in Japan and the Republic of Korea in an effort to introduce its tourism potential to international friends.
Hue attracts 1.5 million tourists in first half
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed almost 1.5 million guests in the January-June period, earning over 1.2 trillion VND (72 million USD) in revenue, which is 111.32 percent higher than the same period last year.
Over 3.5 million foreigners visit Vietnam in six months
In the past six months, more than 3.54 million foreigners came to Vietnam up 4.9 percent from a year earlier, according to the General Statistics Office.
Tourist visa exemptions necessary
Tourism experts have proposed that the government continue offering unilateral tourist visa exemptions for travellers from major markets to attract more visitors and generate revenue.
Vietnam Tourist visa exemptions necessary
A tourist visa to Vietnam currently costs US$45 and if the exemption programme continues, the State coffers will lose about US$50 million.
Travel firm proposes longer visa-free stay for Russians
Anh Duong Co. has proposed to increase the visa-free stay from 15 days to one month for Russian tourists to attract more tourists from this country, especially those wanting to have long vacations.
City proposes visa-free region to lure tourists
HCMC urges the launch of a campaign called “Five Nations - One Destination” with the participation of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam, aiming for a region with a uniform tourist visa or visa exemption to attract international visitors.