vietnams new visa policy creating growth engine in tourism

Vietnam’s new visa policy creating growth engine in tourism

About two-thirds of the 4,000 tourists from over 60 countries and territories on the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship joined a short excursion to explore Vietnam after it docked at Phu My port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province last week.
new e visa policy to help lure more foreign visitors official

New e-visa policy to help lure more foreign visitors: Official

The e-visa policy, which took effect from August 15, is expected to help Vietnam attract a hike in the number of international visitors right in the autumn-winter tourist season of 2023, said Do Van Hao, Deputy Chief of Police at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
new visa policy helping facilitate tourism development authority

New visa policy helping facilitate tourism development: Authority

The new visa policy is presenting an opportunity for Vietnam's tourism industry to enhance its competitiveness, said the Ministry of Public Security’s Vietnam Immigration Department during a press conference in Hanoi on August 30.
13 airports allow foreigners entry and exit with e visas

13 airports allow foreigners’ entry and exit with e-visas

The following list of 13 airports allow foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam with electronic visas (e-visas) from August 15, 2023 under Government Resolution No 127/NQ-CP.
16 land border gates allow foreigners entry and exit with e visas

16 land border gates allow foreigners’ entry and exit with e-visas

The following 16 land border gates permit foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam with e-visas from August 15, 2023 under a recent Government’s decision.
euro groups keen on smooth policy

Euro groups keen on smooth policy

Businesses from the European Union are pinning high hopes on regulatory advances, such as with visa exemptions, so that they can unlock wide-ranging benefits through investment in Vietnam.
visa exemptions for whole of eu would bring major benefits

Visa exemptions for whole of EU would bring major benefits

All European Union members are keen to fully tap into the great potential of the EU-Vietnam economic relationship. Gabor Fluit, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh how important the expanded visa exemption is to its tourism industry and economic development.
tourism sector moves to optimise new visa policy

Tourism sector moves to optimise new visa policy

The new visa policy, coming into force on August 15, is believed to open up various opportunities for tourism development, and stakeholders in this industry are taking actions to seize those chances.
citizens from 13 countries allowed to enter vietnam for 45 days

Citizens from 13 countries allowed to enter Vietnam for 45 days

The Vietnamese government has issued Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP amending Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022, regarding visa exemption for citizens of certain countries.
thailand simplifies visa procedures to attract visitors

Thailand simplifies visa procedures to attract visitors

Thailand will reduce approval time and required documents to simplify its visa application procedures as an effort to attract more foreign visitors, said a government official on August 10.
visa brings apple pay to vietnamese cardholders

Visa brings Apple Pay to Vietnamese cardholders

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has brought its cardholders Apple Pay, a safer, more secure, and private way to pay that helps them avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons, or exchanging cash – and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction.
innovation name of the game in singaporean tourism

Innovation name of the game in Singaporean tourism

Through innovative collaborations, advantageous e-visa policies, and a pioneering emphasis on sustainability, the future of tourism between Vietnam and Singapore has never looked brighter. Serene Ng, area director for Vietnam at the Singapore Tourism Board, unveiled dynamic strategies poised to revolutionise tourism exchange between Singapore and Vietnam in an exclusive interview with VIR’s Celine Luu.
indonesia to implement golden visa policy this month

Indonesia to implement Golden Visa policy this month

Indonesia's Golden Visa policy, which will offer visa exemption for foreign companies or foreigners who make a large investment in the country, is likely to be issued in one or two weeks, said Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan on August 1.
55 countries territories exempt from visa for vietnamese citizens

55 countries, territories exempt from visa for Vietnamese citizens

Vietnamese passport holders can enter 55 destinations around the world without the need to apply for a visa or with simplified visa procedures, including visa issuance at the border or through electronic check-in.
indonesia announces golden visa policy for foreign companies citizens

Indonesia announces “Golden Visa” policy for foreign companies, citizens

The Immigration Agency of Indonesia has announced that the “golden visa” policy will be implemented as early as this July for foreign companies and citizens investing a certain amount of money in the Southeast Asian country.