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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Vietnam promises change after asked to ease visa policy for Australian, US citizens
Business groups from Australia, Japan and the US in Vietnam have asked the government to ease its visa policy for their business persons, local media reported. They were speaking at the year-end session of the Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi on Tuesday, where they criticized Vietnam for failing to open entry for investors and tourists from other member states of the Pacific Rim trade bloc TPP, which Vietnam is joining. Sherry Boger, chairwoman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, said in a statement that it once asked Vietnamese government to extend the validity of temporary visas for US business persons and tourists from three months to 12 months, allowing multiple entries instead of single entry. However, since the proposal was made in June, the chamber has not seen any change yet, she said. Currently, the US government grant Vietnamese citizens who travel to the country for business and pleasure multi-entry 12-month visas. But, the treatment could be changed to match … [Read more...] about Vietnam promises change after asked to ease visa policy for Australian, US citizens
Vietnam to grant e-visas to citizens of six more nations
Hanoi (VNA) – Citizens of additional six countries can now apply for andreceive Vietnamese e-visas.Underthe Government’s newly-issued Decree 124/NQ-CP, the six nations added to thelist are Australia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Canada, India, the Netherlandsand New Zealand.Previously,under Decree 07/2017/ND-CP defining procedures on piloting e-visa for foreigncitizens, visitors from 40 countries are allowed to apply for Vietnamese visas andpay fees online.Vietnamlaunched a two-year pilot e-visa programme on February 1, 2017, for citizens of40 countries.Thefirst foreigner to receive an e-visa was a British tourist.Thecountries include Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brunei, Bulgaria,Chile, China (not applicable to Chinese e-passport holders), Colombia, Cuba,the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Myanmar, Norway,Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, … [Read more...] about Vietnam to grant e-visas to citizens of six more nations
Australia, India among 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 46.A government decision said the e-visa system is now also available for visitors from Australia, Canada, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the U.A.E.Vietnam has allowed foreign tourists to apply for electronic visas (e-visas) from February 1, 2017, starting with citizens from 40 countries including China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S., the U.K., Germany and Sweden, all major target markets for Vietnam’s tourism sector. (Click here for the full list.)Among the new additions, Australians are the seventh biggest group of foreign arrivals to Vietnam and among the top spenders, while visitors from the other markets have grown strongly this year.Under the program, tourists will be able to apply online for 30-day, single-entry e-visas by paying a non-refundable application fee online.Applicants are … [Read more...] about Australia, India among 6 new countries eligible for e-visa to Vietnam
Six more countries added to Vietnam’s pilot e-visa programme
Citizens from six more countries, alongside the 40 others that are already permitted, are applicable for e-visas when entering Vietnam, according to a recently-issued document signed by the Prime Minister. The Government’s Decree No. 07 stipulates the procedures for the pilot issuance of e-visas for foreigners entering Vietnam, effective within two years from the beginning of February this year PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc issued Resolution 124/NQ-CP, on November 29, supplementing the list of countries whose citizens are piloting e-visas when entering Vietnam under the Decree No. 07/2017/NĐ-CP, including Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, India, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. The resolution took effect immediately following its signing date.Previously, Decree No. 07/2017, which took effect in February 2017, stipulates that visitors from the following 40 countries can apply for and receive Vietnamese visas online, including Azerbaijan, Argentina, Armenia, Ireland, … [Read more...] about Six more countries added to Vietnam’s pilot e-visa programme