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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Visitors laud Vietnam’s visa exemption extension
Vietnam will extend visa exemptions for citizens from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy for the next three years, starting from the beginning of July. The Gov’t said it would consider proposals from the Vietnam Tourism Association on the extension of the period of stay from 15 to 30 days and expansion of visa exemptions for more countries. Vietnam currently offers visa waivers to visitors from 24 countries and territories, including ASEAN member countries./. - VNA … [Read more...] about Visitors laud Vietnam’s visa exemption extension
Vietnam continues to exempt visa for five Western European nations
Visa exemption policy for the five Western European countries has been extended as part of the Vietnam immigration policy to attract tourists to Vietnam. From the beginning of July, citizens from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy will enjoy visa exemptions for the next three years, until June 30, 2021, as approved by the Prime Minister. Travel agents said that the visa exemption policy has boosted the country’s tourism sector. According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, since the beginning of 2018 to the middle of June, the number of international visitors to Vietnam rose drastically to 6.7 million, up 28 percent compared to same period last year. Visa exemption is one of reasons that foreign tourists flock to Vietnam as well as good promotion strategies resulting in growth rate of 30 percent yearly. Before, the Tourism Association in Ho Chi Minh City and travel agents had sent its petition to the government asking for continued visa exemption for … [Read more...] about Vietnam continues to exempt visa for five Western European nations
Foreign tourists happy with Vietnam’s visa exemption policy
Foreign tourists visit Hue Imperial City. (Photo: VNA) - Foreign visitors have warmly welcomed Vietnam’s continued visa exemptions for guests from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy, saying the policy is good for the country to spur tourism. From the beginning of July, citizens from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy will enjoy visa exemptions for the next three years, until June 30, 2021, as approved by the Prime Minister. “Visa exemption is good for the country to open to tourism,” said Anthony Dme, a visitor from France. Vietnam first offered visa waivers for citizens from the five European countries in July, 2015. The policy has been updated annually and would have expired at the end of June. French guest Anastasia Belkacemi said the policy made people want to go because they did not have to pay. “We feel like part of Asia that we can come in easily like Indonesia, no need visa,” Matteo Lelli, an Italian, said. Vietnam is among … [Read more...] about Foreign tourists happy with Vietnam’s visa exemption policy
Travel firms long for new visa policy for European tourists
Travel firms long for new visa policy for European touristsDao Loan European visitors are seen at the Post Office in HCMC. Travel firms are awaiting a new visa policy for tourists from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy - PHOTO: DAO LOAN HCMC – Travel firms are awaiting a new visa policy for tourists from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy as the current visa policy for such markets will expire at the end of June. According to representatives of travel firms, their European partners have repeatedly asked about the new policy. At the travel trade show ITB Berlin 2018 held early this month, international travel firms sought answers for any new policy as European tourists often prepare travel plans early. A businessman quoted a German travel firm’s report as saying that Vietnam is a favorite destination for German tourists. Besides weather conditions, local cuisine and convenient air transport, a visa waiver is one important reason that … [Read more...] about Travel firms long for new visa policy for European tourists