UK media outlet The Times has hailed a visit to Vietnam as the most extraordinary trip to book this year, adding that the rising star of Southeast Asia deserves to top the bucket list for travelers. Vietnam reopened its borders…
EXPAND VISA EXEMPTION TO BOOST TOURISM RECOVERY: NA DELEGATES
National Assembly (NA) delegates urged the government to consider expanding visa exemption to more countries and allowing a stay of up to 30 days to increase foreign tourist numbers. Vietnam is more open than regional countries in terms of visa policy as…
VIETNAM MINISTER PROPOSES VISA EXEMPTION FOR US, EUROPEAN TRAVELERS.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung proposed expanding visa exemption for tourists from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India to boost sector recovery. He also suggested the government consider simplifying immigration procedures to attract foreign tourists…
AUSTRALIA, INDIA, CANADA, THE NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND AND THE U.A.E ARE 6 NEW COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR E-VISA TO VIETNAM
Vietnam has extended its e-visa application scheme for visitors from six more countries including major tourism markets Australia and India, raising the list of beneficiaries to 80. A government decision said the e-visa system is now also available for visitors from Australia,…
VIETNAM SUSPENDS ENTRY FOR ALL FOREIGN NATIONALS
Vietnam will suspend entry for all foreign nationals, including those of Vietnamese origin and family members with visa waivers. The directive, issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc Saturday night, comes as Covid-19 infections continue to rise in the country, with most…
VIETNAM EXTENDS E-VISA POLICY FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS UNTIL 2022
A policy extension will allow citizens of 80 countries to enter Vietnam for 30 days with e-visa, . The Vietnamese government has approved a two-year extension of the pilot e-visa issuance program for foreigners visiting the country. The policy was launched…
VIETNAM TO RESUME E-VISA ISSUANCE TO 80 COUNTRIES
Vietnam will resume issuing e-visas for citizens from 80 countries under the amended Law on Immigration that takes effect July 1, according to a government resolution. Eligible countries include Belgium, Germany, India and South Korea. A full list is available here. Eight international airports…
Dong Van Stone Plateau is a tourist magnet
Located 1,000 meters to 1,600m above sea level, Dong Van Stone Plateau is formed by narrow valleys alternating with rocky mountain ranges in the north of Vietnam. The plateau was recognized by UNESCO as one of the 77 geological parks…
Hello Hanoi: History, horror and heavenly spa treatments on a journey into Vietnam
Vietnam is tricky to pin down. It is exotic, but austere in some parts and playful in others. And it is impossible to ignore the war that has left an indelible mark on American history. People say that it is…
Ha Noi – the city for peace
Located in the Red River Delta, Ha Noi Capital is the political, economic and cultural centre of Viet Nam. Through many changes and challenges, Ha Noi is developing incessantly and affirms position as one of the biggest tourist centres in…