June 14th, 2023 at 01:40 pm
Vietnam Proposes 6-Month Visa-Free Entry Extension
The Department of Tourism in Kien Giang Province wants to make it possible for international visitors to Phu Quoc Island to stay for up to six months without a visa.
The goal of the plan is to bring in more tourists from other countries and bring life back to the island’s tourism industry, which has been falling because of the global economy and inflation.
Phu Quoc Visa-Free Entry
Phu Quoc Island is the only place in Vietnam where you can enter without a visa for 30 days. In 2019, almost 700,000 foreigners went there. But in recent years, fewer and fewer people from outside the country visit the island.
The Department of Tourism thinks that letting foreigners come to the island without a visa for up to six months will make it easier for them to plan their trips and let them spend more time there.
Decline in Tourism
Even so, the number of foreign tourists going to Phu Quoc has been going down recently, and some airlines have had to stop flying to the island because of this.
The Department said that the number of foreign tourists dropped by more than 27% in April 2023 compared to the month before. In total, 47,725 tourists came from other countries. Officials say that this is because of the global economy and inflation.
Phu Quoc Island is a famous place for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists to visit. It is known for its long, sandy beaches with turquoise water and dense forests. It is also home to a marine sanctuary and a popular national park for hiking.
The plan to extend visa-free entry is meant to boost tourism on the island and bring in more people from other countries. By making it easier to get to the island, the government hopes to revive the tourist industry, which is a key part of the local economy.
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