GOOD NEWS: Vietnam Plans to Extend Visa-Free Entry for More Countries

June 7th, 2023 at 02:12 am

GOOD NEWS: Vietnam Plans to Extend Visa-Free Entry for More Countries

In order to attract tourists from other countries, Vietnam is thinking about letting people from more countries stay without a visa. A recent government resolution lists a number of steps that can be taken to improve visa policies, make air travel more accessible, add more places to stay, and strengthen global tourist networks.

In order to boost its tourism business and bring in more people from other countries, Vietnam is thinking about letting people from multiple countries stay in the country without a visa. This is according to a government resolution on tourism development that was released on Thursday.

As of 2023, people from 25 countries won’t have to worry about getting a visa to go on a trip to Vietnam. Just make sure you have a legal passport with at least two blank pages for stamps, and you’re ready to explore this Southeast Asian gem.

Visa-Free Entry to Vietnam: Updated List of Countries (2023)

Here is the prized list of countries whose citizens can enter Vietnam without a visa:

Expanding Visa Policies on the Horizon

The decision tells the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to write up detailed plans for expanding unilateral policies that don’t require visas. Once these papers are finished, they will be sent to the government for further review and implementation.

This change is meant to make it easier for tourists to get into Vietnam and get more people from other countries to choose Vietnam as their vacation spot.

E-Visa Eligibility Under Review

Also, the Ministry of Public Security has been asked to figure out if it is possible to add more countries to the list of those that can get e-visas. By adding more countries to this list, Vietnam hopes to make it easier to get a visa and draw more kinds of tourists, making it more popular around the world.

Air Travel Accessibility in Focus

The Ministry of Transport has been given the job of making it easier for foreign airlines to set up routes to Vietnam.

Also, the ministry is likely to take steps to improve the coordination of flight schedules. This will give travelers more freedom and ease.

Negotiating Visa Waivers with Other Nations

In order to make it easier to travel without a visa, the Vietnamese government has given different departments the job of starting talks with other countries about visa-free travel.

Vietnam wants to be more competitive on the world stage and bring in more tourists from other countries by strengthening diplomatic ties and easing travel limits.

Visa Reforms and Legislative Adjustments

Since March, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been working hard to add more countries to the list of those who can enter Vietnam without a visa.

At the moment, only 25 countries don’t need a visa to visit Vietnam. In comparison, Malaysia and Singapore let 162 countries visit without a visa, the Philippines let 157 countries in, and Thailand lets 65 countries in.

Tourism experts say that this difference makes Vietnam less competitive in the area.

In response to this worry, the government plans to suggest changes to immigration laws that will make it easier for foreigners to get visas and give them more time to stay in Vietnam. To make these changes happen, the National Assembly will vote on the suggested changes at its next meeting, which will start on May 22.

Ambitious Tourism Targets

The tourism industry in Vietnam has set high goals for the year. They want to welcome 8 million foreign tourists and 102 million local tourists. It is expected that these efforts will bring in VND650 trillion ($27.7 billion) and help the country’s economy grow and improve in a big way.

Vietnam is on track to reclaim its place as a top tourist destination that draws people from all over the world thanks to the government’s strong commitment to improving its tourism industry through visa reforms and better travel infrastructure.

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