Vietnam’s E-Visa Now Available For All Foreign Nationals

Web Desk — In order to boost tourism, the Vietnam government has introduced an e-visa facility for all foreign arrivals.

Starting from August 15, the Vietnamese e-visa facility is available at 52 designated ports of entry under the fresh rules.

Earlier, Vietnam was issuing 30-day single-entry electronic visas to citizens from 80 specific countries but now the facility is open to all foreigners.

The Vietnam Immigration Department, under fresh regulations, will issue e-visas to foreign arrivals through an electronic payment system which will allow multiple entries within a span of 90 days.

The designated ports of entry having this facility include 13 airports, such as Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang Airport, and others. Similarly, 16 land border gates and 13 seaports have also been included in the new policy to facilitate foreign tourists.

Another resolution introduced by the government allows the visa exemption duration for citizens of specific countries.

Citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus are now permitted to stay in Vietnam for 45 days upon entry under this resolution. Previously, this facility was limited to 15 days only.

According to statistics, Vietnam has been an important destination for tourists. The data shared by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam shows that the number of international visitors to the country in May 2022 was 172.9 thousand. This is a massive increase of 70.6% compared to the last month and 12.8 times higher than the same period last year.

Vietnam is famous for its mountains, thick jungles, beaches, and other tourist destinations. The city of Hanoi is a worth-seeing place for anyone arriving in the country. The city boasts golden temples, Buddha shrines, and holy monasteries beside bustling markets, manic streets, and skyscrapers.