Frenchman Thomas and Thai girlfriend Araya had big plans for Vietnam. Their first visit to the country in August had impressed them so much that they wanted to return for a much longer trip. The first trip happened after they’d traveled from France to Bangkok to visit Araya's parents. As they socialized with Vietnamese people and learnt about different places in the country, they regretted not visiting Vietnam sooner. After the trip, Thomas researched more information about other travel destinations in Vietnam. Fond of motorbikes, he planned to enjoy exploring the northern mountains on one, apart from a leisure trip to Nha Trang, a resort town in central Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh City for Araya. Vietnam’s beaches are a popular draw among foreigners, but those who want long holidays in the country face complicated visa rules and procedures. Photo acquired by VnExpress The plan was to spend the entire month of November exploring Vietnam, before Thomas starting a … [Read more...] about Vietnam visa hassles could deter long holidayers
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PM receives Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Chairman
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Toshihiro Nikai (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Toshihiro Nikai, Chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance and Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, and the alliance’s members in Tokyo on October 8. The PM expressed his pleasure at the development of Vietnam-Japan relationship, including the ties between the two legislatures, the exchange of the two countries’ parliamentarians, while valuing highly the sentiments and contributions of the alliance’s Chairman and members. PM Phuc suggested the alliance continue promoting high-level meetings between the two ruling parties, governments, and parliaments, as well as supporting further cooperation enhancement in trade, investment, and cultural and locality-to-locality exchanges. He also proposed the alliance speed … [Read more...] about PM receives Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Chairman
Japan relaxes visa requirements for Vietnamese
Japan relaxes visa requirements for Vietnamese Tran Thu By Tran Thu - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Japan has relaxed visa requirements for Indonesian, Philippine and Vietnamese passport holders, according to a statement by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since Tuesday, Japan has loosened the conditions for multiple-entry visas for citizens of the three nations as announced at a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Promotion of Japan as a Tourism-Oriented Country in June this year. The period of visa validity for nationals of the three countries will be extended to five years. The Japanese ministry said, “for those applicants residing outside of their countries of origin, it is possible to apply at the diplomatic mission which has jurisdiction over their place of residence.” In November, Japan will simplify the application procedure for single-entry tourist visa for Indonesians, Filipinos and Vietnamese in package tours arranged by registered … [Read more...] about Japan relaxes visa requirements for Vietnamese
Japan relaxes visa requirements for Vietnam tourists
Japan relaxes visa requirements for Vietnam tourists Thu Nguyet and Dao Loan By Thu Nguyet and Dao Loan - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Starting from November 20, local people can easily travel to Japan as Japanese authorities have relaxed the visa procedures for tourists from Vietnam. Tourists from the country will be required to submit a portrait photo and a visa application form to one of 56 travel companies in Vietnam designated by the Japanese authorities, according to travel firm Lien Bang Travelink. The Japanese Embassy in Hanoi on November 20 announced the list of 56 accredited travel companies, including HCMC-based Lien Bang Travelink, where travelers can come to buy Japan tours at ease. According to the embassy’s announcement, the simplified procedure is applicable to Vietnamese, Indonesians and Filipinos applying for a single-entry tourist visa. Under the new procedure, visa applicants from these countries no longer need to submit documents that attest … [Read more...] about Japan relaxes visa requirements for Vietnam tourists
Japan unveils visa requirement relaxation, eyes exemption for Vietnamese visitors
Vietnamese and Philippine tourists will soon be able to enjoy substantial relaxations of visa requirements when traveling to Japan, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday. The multiple-entry visa requirements for Vietnamese and Philippine nationals will be greatly relaxed, while requirements for their single-entry tourist visas will be eased to a level that is almost equivalent to exemption, the ministry said in a statement. The relaxation of single-entry tourist visa requirements is only effective when visitors apply for the Japanese visa “via specified travel agencies,” the ministry noted without any elaboration on what these travel arrangers are. It added that these measures “will also be applicable for nationals of Indonesia in addition to the above.” Indonesian e-passport holders, meanwhile, will have visas exempted based on prior registration at the Embassy or Consulates General of Japan in Indonesia, the ministry said. However, … [Read more...] about Japan unveils visa requirement relaxation, eyes exemption for Vietnamese visitors