Vietnam has decided to issue electronic visas (e-visas) to citizens of all countries and territories, according to Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP issued by the Vietnamese Government on August 14.
The Resolution is set to take effect on August 15. Vietnam has so far only granted e-visas to citizens from 80 countries and territories.
The government also issued Resolution No. 128 on August 14, amending Resolution No. 32 on visa exemptions for citizens from certain countries and territories.
Under the new Resolution, citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Great Britain, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus are permitted to stay for 45 days from the time of entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry.
Thirteen airports allow foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam with e-visas, including Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Cat Bi, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, Phu Bai, Van Don, Tho Xuan, Dong Hoi, Phu Cat, and Lien Khuong. Sixteen land border gates allowing e-visas are Tay Trang (Dien Bien province), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai (Lao Cai), Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can (Nghe An), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo (Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao (Quang Tri), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong (An Giang), and Ha Tien (Kien Giang).
Thirteen sea border gates also allow e-visas: Hon Gai and Cam Pha (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong (Hai Phong), Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang (Ha Tinh), Chan May (Thua Thien-Hue), Da Nang (Da Nang), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Dung Quat (Quang Ngai), Vung Tau (Ba Ria-Vung Tau), Ho Chi Minh City, and Duong Dong (Kien Giang).
Previously, the National Assembly on June 24 approved extending the validity of electronic visas for foreigners to 90 days from the current 30 days, starting from August 15. The number of countries and territories whose citizens are eligible to apply for an e-visa to enter Vietnam was increased from 46 to 80.
Vietnam’s new visa policies, considered a major overhaul of the country’s immigration system, are expected to help revive the tourism industry, as they will encourage more travelers to visit and explore the country. Source: VNEconomy.
