Vietnam's issuance of e-visas to all countries helps the tourism industry increase its competitive position, but it also needs to quickly find ways to keep visitors staying longer, according to experts.
From today, Vietnam will implement a policy of issuing electronic visas (e-visas) to citizens from all countries and territories, and extend the e-visa validity from 30 to 90 days. The government also extends the temporary stay from 15 to 45 days for citizens of 13 countries that Vietnam unilaterally exempts from visas. Previously, Vietnam only issued e-visas to citizens from 80 destinations.
"The tourism industry is facing strong development opportunities in promoting and attracting international visitors, especially in organizing long-term tourism programs," Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet said about the benefits of new visa policies at the "Conference to disseminate new documents to accelerate recovery and accelerate the effective and sustainable development of Vietnam's tourism" on the morning of August 15 in Hanoi.
According to Mr. Pham Hai Quynh, Director of the Asian Tourism Development Institute, Vietnamese tourism has always been "stuck at the visa stage", causing many businesses to worry. The current relaxation helps the industry solve two main problems: visitors have enough time to stay longer and meet the needs of visitors who go to a second or third country and then return to Vietnam before returning.
"This is an opportunity for us to balance supply and demand, and also an opportunity for Vietnam to receive more investment opportunities, recover tourism and the economy after the pandemic," said Mr. Quynh.
Vietnam has been making efforts to develop its tourism industry, with the goal of making the country an attractive destination on the world tourism map. One of the important breakthroughs is the policy of granting e-visas to visitors from all countries. But what benefits will this bring to Vietnam's tourism and economy?
The e-visa policy for all countries is a strategic step of Vietnam in the context of the global tourism and economic recovery and development. This change not only promises to create a leap in the number of tourists but also opens the door to economic and cultural cooperation opportunities, contributing to affirming Vietnam's position on the world map.
Applying for a Vietnam e-visa helps foreigners save time and effort. With the above information, hopefully this article will help you better understand Vietnam e-visa. If you need to apply for an e-visa, Vietnam Visa Services Center is always open 24/7 to advise and support you quickly.
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