Latest Vietnam Visa News, Updates and Headlines
The latest changes to Vietnam’s visa policies as of 2023-2024:
- Introduction of 90-Day E-Visa: Vietnam now offers a 90-day e-visa for both single and multiple entries, a significant increase from the previous 30-day limit.
- E-Visa for All Nationalities: Starting August 15, 2023, citizens from all countries can now apply for Vietnam's e-visa. Previously, this was limited to citizens of 80 countries.
- Extended Visa-Free Stay for Certain Countries: Citizens from 13 countries, including Japan, South Korea, and European nations like the UK and Germany, can now stay visa-free for up to 45 days, up from the previous 15 days.
- Expansion of E-Visa Entry Points: Vietnam has expanded the number of entry and exit points for e-visa holders to 16 land border gates, 13 sea border gates, and 13 airports.
- Streamlined Online Application Process: The e-visa application process has been improved, allowing applicants to complete all steps, including payment, online without the need for intermediaries.
- E-Visa Validity: E-visas are now valid for up to 3 months, offering tourists and business travelers more flexibility in planning extended stays in Vietnam.
- Visa-Free Travel to Phu Quoc: Phu Quoc island remains a special zone where visitors can enter visa-free for up to 30 days, even if they transit through another part of Vietnam.
- E-Visa Usable for Business and Tourism: The new e-visa can be used for both tourism and business, accommodating a wider range of travel purposes.
- Focus on Digital Transformation: Vietnam is actively using digital platforms to manage visa applications and simplify the process, promoting easier access for global travelers.
- Reciprocal Visa Exemption Plans: Vietnam plans to enhance bilateral visa exemption agreements with more countries, which will further ease entry restrictions in the future.
Latest news headlines:
- Vietnam Introduces E-Visa for All Nationalities from August 15, 2023
https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-introduces-evisa-all-nationalities-august-2023.html – August 15, 2023 - Vietnam Extends E-Visa Validity to 90 Days for Both Single and Multiple Entries
https://www.vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1548054/viet-nam-extends-e-visa-validity-to-90-days.html – June 27, 2023 - Vietnam to Offer Multiple Entry E-Visa with 90-Day Validity
https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/news/vietnam-e-visa-updates-90-days-validity-multiple-entry/ – June 27, 2023 - Visa-Free Stay Extended to 45 Days for Citizens of 13 Countries
https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1548054/viet-nam-grants-e-visas-to-all-foreign-arrivals-extends-visa-free-stay-durations.html – August 15, 2023 - Vietnam Expands E-Visa Entry Points to 42 Locations
https://www.vietnamnews.vn/society/1548054/vietnam-expands-e-visa-entry-points-to-42-locations.html – August 15, 2023 - New Visa Policies to Boost Vietnam’s Tourism Sector in 2024
https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1548505/new-visa-policies-to-boost-tourism.html – August 2023 - E-Visa for Vietnam Now Available to Citizens of 80 Countries
https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-e-visa-available-to-80-countries.html – August 2023 - Vietnam Opens More Ports for E-Visa Holders
https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-opens-more-ports-for-evisa.html – August 2023 - Vietnam’s New Visa-Free Policy Aims to Attract Long-Stay Travelers
https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1548054/viet-nam-grants-e-visas-and-extends-visa-free-durations.html – August 15, 2023 - E-Visa System Boosts Vietnam Tourism with 45-Day Exemptions
https://www.vietnamnews.vn/tourism/1548054/vietnam-evisa-system-boosts-tourism-with-45-day-exemptions.html – August 2023 - E-Visa Validity Extended to 90 Days: What You Need to Know
https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/news/vietnam-e-visa-updates-90-days-validity/ – June 2023 - Vietnam’s 2024 Visa-Free Policy Expected to Boost Tourism
https://www.vietnamnews.vn/economy/1548505/viet-nam-s-new-visa-free-policy-to-boost-tourism.html – August 2023 - Vietnam Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals After E-Visa Reform
https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1548505/vietnam-tourist-arrivals-surge-after-evisa-reform.html – August 2023 - Vietnam’s E-Visa Expansion Boosts Economic Growth and Tourism
https://www.vietnamnews.vn/society/1548505/e-visa-expansion-boosts-economic-growth-and-tourism.html – August 2023 - Vietnam to Simplify E-Visa Process for Business Travelers
https://vietnamnews.vn/business/1548505/vietnam-simplifies-evisa-for-business-travelers.html – August 2023 - Vietnam Issues 90-Day Multiple-Entry E-Visa
https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/news/vietnam-issues-90-day-evisas-for-all-nationalities/ – August 2023 - Vietnam’s New Visa Policy Enhances Access for Tourists
https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1548054/viet-nam-enhances-access-for-tourists-with-new-visa-policy.html – August 2023 - E-Visa Now Available for 42 Ports of Entry in Vietnam
https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1548054/evisa-now-available-at-42-ports.html – August 2023 - Vietnam Expands E-Visa Validity to 90 Days, Multiple Entries
https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-expands-evisa-validity-90-days-multiple-entries.html – August 2023 - Visa-Free Stay Extended to 45 Days for Visitors from Europe, Japan, and Korea
