Starting from August 15th, Vietnam has begun accepting e-visas for all countries and regions. These electronic visas will be accepted at various airports, land borders, and seaports in the country. Additionally, people from 13 countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus) who are visa-exempt can now stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days, rather than the previous limit of 15 days. This modification was authorized by the National Assembly in June 2023.
Vietnamese Government Expands e-Visa Program to Boost Tourism and Investment
The National Assembly has instructed the government to create a list of countries and territories whose citizens are eligible for e-visas, as well as a list of international ports of entry that allow foreign nationals to enter and exit using e-visas. The government and businesses hope that expanding the issuance and validity of e-visas will provide significant leverage in attracting tourism, investment, business cooperation, and scientific research.
Currently, the Immigration Department issues e-visas to foreign nationals through an electronic transaction system for one-time use. Prior to the resolution, Vietnam issued e-visas to citizens of 80 countries.